What happenedtoallthe classic outboards???

[BP1330]

I always see classic V-drives and jets. What happened to all the classic outboards. Esp with gas prices I would figure these would be gaining in popularity?

[HavasuDreamin']

Check out my buddies website. www.***boatcharlies.com (http://www.***boatcharlies.com)

[Phat_Kat]

Is this what you call classic?
http://www.angelfire.com/pro/cow/DSC00014.JPG

[Boat Racer]

Nice ride Kat, but I don't think that is a classic...
I think the old inline 6 would be more of a classic... I remember the bumble bee sound, at the high revs, man I miss those motors!!!!!

[gigamurph]

Dude! Mine is still alive, kickin', and haulin' my big butt around! 1979 17ft. Witchcraft Banshee w/ 1980 90HP Mercury. Is that classic enough?
http://www.irnoyfb.com/op6v/images/gigamurph.jpg
[ May 09, 2003, 12:52 AM: Message edited by: gigamurph ]

[BP1330]

Thats what I would call a classic. Awsome boat. What year?

[BP1330]

***boatCharles I would say is more vintage outboards. I was looking for more of the OG Baker, Stoker, Eliminator, Nordic bubble decks from the 70's and 80's.

[HavasuDreamin']

BP1330:
I was looking for more of the OG Baker, Stoker, Eliminator, Nordic bubble decks from the 70's and 80's. You mean like this:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/523/1Mikes_Boat-med.JPG

[gigamurph]

BP1330:
Thats what I would call a classic. Awsome boat. What year? BP1330, if you're talkin' to me, she's a 1979 Witchcraft Banshee. That pic is from OP63 last year as we were towin' 77Charger's 1977 Charger to the sandbar. 90HP doesn't give ya much top end but she's a thrill a minute in the rough stuff! Can you say air-time? I knew that you could.
:D

[77charger]

gigamurph:
Dude! Mine is still alive, kickin', and haulin' my big butt around! 1979 17ft. Witchcraft Banshee w/ 1980 90HP Mercury. Is that classic enough?
http://www.irnoyfb.com/op6v/images/gigamurph.jpg How can i forget this photo stv keith took advantage and got the camera out(fuel pump crapped out but i did make it back on my own power) :D .Gig your boat and motor combo is a classic i have acousin with the same boat he got lucky and got the 15o and ai have an uncle who has a 73 avenger 16 ft that has a merc 140 both boats are afunto play with even thought they only top around 50 they are solid bnoats and reliable(very)

[BP1330]

Those are exactly what I am talking about. I am sick of seeing these over sixed cookie cutter boats. About time we started bring back the old school river boats. I am still trying to figure out how to post a pic of mine. Any help?

[BP1330]

I hope this finally works!web page (http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/523/551117-1775_IMG-med.JPG)

[BP1330]

Lets try this! http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/523/551117-1775_IMG-med.JPG

[BP1330]

Damn finally success!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :)

[Forkin' Crazy]

Nice boats. How about this? Early 80's Youngblood TX 18 with an '80 235 Evinrude. :D
http://www.havasubarney.com/AdminSite/ImageUploads/BP_6_10_2002_62408_PM.jpg

[BP1330]

Nice boat. Thing looks almost scarey fast.
[ May 12, 2003, 04:44 AM: Message edited by: BP1330 ]

[Sangster]

Here's my daughter's 16' 1970 Hondo w/Merc150 XR6, Hydraulic Jack plate, Hydraulic Steering, Hot foot.. runs low 70s :D :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/11825960148-med.jpg
[ July 07, 2003, 03:38 PM: Message edited by: Sangster ]

[HavasuDreamin']

BP1330.........I like your rig. Is it a Nordic?

[Phat_Kat]

Just to let you guys know that sleekcraft is the photoshoot one. The one at the boat show and the one in all the ads. I guess you could call it "THE" Sleekcraft SST. Just to let you guys know and you can't blame me for bragging once and a while :D

[BP1330]

Yeah its an '81 Nordic. Its not quite fast enough for me but I am working on it.

[eliminatedsprinter]

I have an 86 19ft Eliminator sprint with an Erude 150xp V6. It's yellow, orange, and candy apple red (like so many Eliminators of it's era) with a little burgandy and black striping as well. When I figure out how to post pics I'll post some. It gets a lot of looks and nice comments every time I take it out.
A couple of weeks ago I went out all day and ran it around in some really crappy and rough water at castiac. It used 8 gal of gas for the day.
[ May 13, 2003, 09:32 AM: Message edited by: eliminatedsprinter ]

[BP1330]

Tell me about it. I have a 175 on the back of my Nordic. On my worst day I put 12 gallons of gas after running up and down Parker strip all day. I would love to see a pic of your boat. My buddy and I are looking for people with older outboards.

[BP1330]

Oh and not to forget "THE" Sleetcraft. Thats a beautiful boat.

[Phat_Kat]

BP1330:
Oh and not to forget "THE" Sleetcraft. Thats a beautiful boat. *BOWING*
Thank you thank you :D wink
It's even more so on the water
[ May 13, 2003, 11:31 AM: Message edited by: Phat_Kat ]

[ALLAN]

I HAVE A 78 KONA BUBBLE DECK. IT HAS A INLINE 6 140 MERC. MY DAD BOUGHT IT NEW AND GAVE IT TO ME A FEW YEARS AGO. I GAVE IT NEW PAINT AND INTERIOR. IT IS A FUN AND RARE BOAT. IT RAN GREAT FOR OVER 20 YEARS UNTILL LAST SUMMER I THREW A ROD.

[Phat_Kat]

ALLAN:
I HAVE A 78 KONA BUBBLE DECK. IT HAS A INLINE 6 140 MERC. MY DAD BOUGHT IT NEW AND GAVE IT TO ME A FEW YEARS AGO. I GAVE IT NEW PAINT AND INTERIOR. IT IS A FUN AND RARE BOAT. IT RAN GREAT FOR OVER 20 YEARS UNTILL LAST SUMMER I THREW A ROD. Yeah this one's pretty well kept too. 1979 175hp merc. Purrs like a kitten! Runs like new but only because my dad's a psycho with matinence so he gave me a sweet ride.

[Charger 18]

I've got an 82, 18 Foot Charger DL, its powered by a 1980 200HP Merc. The motor was bought brand new and is run hard every season and still runs great. Everytime I talk to my buddies on the lake at the start of the boating season, they always ask me if its still the original motor, or If I rebuilt it over the winter, but I give em the same answer every year. "It may be old, but it still runs like new"
Knock On Wood :D
[ May 13, 2003, 12:52 PM: Message edited by: Charger 18 ]

[HavasuDreamin']

ALLAN:
I HAVE A 78 KONA BUBBLE DECK. IT HAS A INLINE 6 140 MERC. MY DAD BOUGHT IT NEW AND GAVE IT TO ME A FEW YEARS AGO. I GAVE IT NEW PAINT AND INTERIOR. IT IS A FUN AND RARE BOAT. IT RAN GREAT FOR OVER 20 YEARS UNTILL LAST SUMMER I THREW A ROD. My dad had a 1975 Kona 19' with a 150 in-line six. It was a great boat. :cool:
So how about some more pictures? devil

[superV]

BP1330:
I always see classic V-drives and jets. What happened to all the classic outboards. Esp with gas prices I would figure these would be gaining in popularity? Why is it everone says outboards get good MPG everyone I have ever drove got shit for MPG. Am I wrong or what?

[Back To Havasu]

BP 1330 your boat is gorgeous. The old Kona 19' Makais were beautiful and well built. A 200hp bracketed outboard on one would make a wonderful well-balanced rig. Just my $.02. wink

[Back To Havasu]

Just to clean up my thoughts on my last post. BP1330, your Nordic is beautiful. Allan, I love Kona 19' bubbledecks, and I think a V6 200 would wake up its performance potential. :D

[BP1330]

So where is every one from thats been posting here? We should make a River run and meet up. My boat is in the shop till June. New upholstery. http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/523/551117-1775_IMG-med.JPG

[BP1330]

another view. Look past my belly. http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/551A_Bboat-med.JPG

[Forkin' Crazy]

superV:
BP1330:
I always see classic V-drives and jets. What happened to all the classic outboards. Esp with gas prices I would figure these would be gaining in popularity? Why is it everone says outboards get good MPG everyone I have ever drove got shit for MPG. Am I wrong or what? I guess that depends on who is behind the wheel! wink
I have gotten at least 5 mpg out of mine. That was running a 29" SRX, a 1.86:1 ratio, and getting the boat to fly right around 65 mph.
I also can drain my tanks (22 gal total) in less than an hour if I want!
Too bad I am fixing to retire it. It is just too old and too thin. I keep on breaking it. So.....I am putting it out to pasture (in the barn). :( I guess it might make a good plug... eek!
http://extremeboatsmag.com/photos/data/500/88stillside18_15k-med.jpg
Don't worry, I have something else in the works....a little newer, though. :cool:
[ May 26, 2003, 08:54 PM: Message edited by: Forkin' Crazy ]

[Trailer Park Casanova]

2 strokes just seem more money to overhaul.
The newer fuel inject Merc 2 strokes get good MPG, but have funny power characteristics.
Somedays plenty of power,, somedays not.
It's rumored the problem is in the emission controls.
Hell, damfino.
Look closely at Merc 2 and four stroke motors,, and Yamaha outboard motors. Very similar.

[BP1330]

Bumping it up.

[Pete P]

BP1330,
Is that a Sidewinder you are working on?
I have one of my own, love it!
let's see some more pix
Pete

[BP1330]

Heres a pic of the new interior. Working on getting all new gauges and sound system. http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/551DSC00090-thumb.JPG

[BP1330]

This is what I wanted. http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/551DSC00090-med.JPG

[BP1330]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/551DSC00105-med.JPG

[Back To Havasu]

That is one sweet ride. What brand of boat is it? What sisze Merc V6 on the back? Is it for sale? How much? Thanks. :D

[Back To Havasu]

Sorry for all the questions in the last post. With your new seats, I didn't recognize your beautiful Nordic. Scrolled down too fast. One beautiful rig though. :rolleyes:

[BP1330]

Thanks. Still wating to get the new gauges and some other trip peices in. Will post those pics soon.

[FingerTight]

Where did you get your interior work done?
Pricing reasonable?

[BP1330]

Yeah it wasnt bad. Cost about 2K a guy in Corona. Is number is on the post. It would have been cheaper but I needed some wood work.

[HavasuDreamin']

Damn.........that interior is 110% better than the original. Nice work.

[KustomKlassics]

Told you Brian!

[bilgewiper]

Not sure if this is old enough to be classic because it is a 1985. After many years of Jets, V-drives, and boring tournament inboards thought I'd play with a Outboard for awhile. Finally a boat that I can run 6000rpm and not feel like I am hurting it to bad. Oops, now I probably jinxed myself and it will blow up next week! Oh well, I'll have fun doing it! Its a 18ft Lavey Craft with 200 Merc on a setback.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/8241985_Laveycraft_004-med.jpg

[HavasuDreamin']

Nice Rig.

[TANGO424]

how about a 78 merc inline 6 1500 on a 69 larson shcrk is that a classic or what ////
and can anyone tell me how to post a pic in this as well ????

[BP1330]

Load the pic to the image center. After it is loaded open it/view it full size. the right click on the pic. The bottom of box that pops up will say properties. Click that. Copy the web address. Go to hear you want to post your pic and write your post then click image. http will already be in the box. Delete that. Paste the address of your pic. Thats it.

[TANGO424]

hey thanks gonna give it a try
well here you go i hope this qualifies as a classic 69 Larson Shark with inline 6 150 merc
83269_larson_shark-med.jpg

[TANGO424]

ok try it again
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/523/83269_larson_shark-med.jpg

[BP1330]

Needs some serious work but I think you can trick it out.

[TANGO424]

na thats just the family boat put all the friends in it 10 of them and head to party cove on plane at 52 on the gps

[BP1330]

52 in that with 10 people???????

[TANGO424]

yea its all flat across the bottom 150 merc with 17p prop 6ft wide at the bottom once up on plane it will move but loves the fuel i didnt belive it either but gps dont lie (garmin hand held )gonna take the 150 off of this one and put it on my tunnel i just bought but gonna have to go to a bigger pitch on that one lighter hull

[Whole Lotta Nothin']

Here ya go! I is an old Avenger 150. Some dink really let it go to crap :(, but I am in the process of reversing his efforts. Should be pretty sweet someday! Check out the link!
Avenger Link (http://www.tangled-webs.com/boat/gallery2.html)

[eliminatedsprinter]

eliminatedsprinter:
I have an 86 19ft Eliminator sprint with an Erude 150xp V6. It's yellow, orange, and candy apple red (like so many Eliminators of it's era) with a little burgandy and black striping as well. When I figure out how to post pics I'll post some. It gets a lot of looks and nice comments every time I take it out.
A couple of weeks ago I went out all day and ran it around in some really crappy and rough water at castiac. It used 8 gal of gas for the day. I don't know how to post pics, but there is now a picture of mine in Hot Spots, West posted under "Lake Isabella pics". It's the boat the 3rd pic.

[HavasuDreamin']

Wow. That is a great looking boat up until you reach the transom. wink Can't you paint that big white thing black? :confused:
J/K. Nice Boat. boxed
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/78Mvc-049l-med.jpg

[eliminatedsprinter]

HavasuDreamin':
Wow. That is a great looking boat up until you reach the transom. wink Can't you paint that big white thing black? :confused:
J/K. Nice Boat. boxed
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/78Mvc-049l-med.jpg Thanks :D
Absolutly! I want to repaint that motor. The previous owner painted it white and put on the stickers. I'm not sure wheather I want to try to restore it to it's original charcoal gray or paint it yellow with orange and candy apple red flames.
It cost me $2,200 to get the motor running right, so the only cosmetic work I have done is the color sanding and polishing I have done myself and a little minor upolstry repair. You can't see the upolstry, but the seats are white with stripes that match the gelcoat and they are in great shape.

[HavasuDreamin']

What was wrong with the motor??

[eliminatedsprinter]

Well, $1300 of it went into a "tune up", water pump impeller, re-sealing the lower unit, a new wiring harness for the trailer, and a trailering bracket.
The other $1000 went into new coils, a solinoid, replacing some wireing and a new starboard side power pack.
I got a very good price on the boat, so I expected to have to put some money into it. However, if my mechanic would have spotted my probs from the get go I would have considered upgrading to a used 200. As it is approaching that kind of money. Right now it runs in the mid 50s with just me aboard and it has a somewhat dinged up aluminum 14 1/2 X 21 prop. I'm hoping to find a good stainless that will get me into the low 60s and still keep my hole shot. Any ideas? Perhaps a 14 1/2 x 23 chopper. The motor turns what I have around 5400 rpm. It gets there real quick and just levels out. My mechanic says I shouldn't run my motor to any higher RPM than that anyways.
[ July 28, 2003, 09:33 AM: Message edited by: eliminatedsprinter ]

[rude235]

i have a 1983 nordic with a 1982 evinrude 235. i'll try to post a pic but can't make any promises. http://www.boatxchange.com/uploads/680_3.jpg

[Tahiti Doug]

In my opinion, the cost to repair the old outboards easily exceed the value of the boat so a lot of them were junked. Here is a shot of our '73 Tahiti Tiger outboard. We are in the process of returning it to its original configuration. Got rid of funky wiring and switches. Also previous owner decided to install taller seat pedestal so they could fit speakers below that are now gone http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/880Mvc-002f-med.jpg . I did go through the inline Merc and completely replace seat wood and vinyl. Need to redo gel coat and carpet. Original colors area metal flake magenta and silver. Someone had decided to paint the deck with a burgundy enamel that is now peeling off in places.

[FingerTight]

Nice boat Eliminated!
Can you tell me more about this color sanding?
Does mine count as a "classic"?
'87 Ultra open bow with an '88 175 Black Max
http://www.rick-kane.com/Temp/Boat01.bmp

[eliminatedsprinter]

Thanks. :D
As for the color sanding, I just took fine grit sandpaper (400-1500) and CAREFULLY wet sanded off the old pitted or faded gelcoat. Then polished it back up to as wet a shine as I could. There are a few spots where the gel coat is chiped, dinged, and in one spot worn through. Those spots will probably require a pro to touch up, but for the most part it helped a lot and I'm happy with how it looks.
I don't know if your ultra is a classic, but I can tell you it looks fantastic. :cool: :D
[ July 29, 2003, 05:03 PM: Message edited by: eliminatedsprinter ]

[FingerTight]

Thanks!
So that process works for taking out minor scratches and slight chalking?

[eliminatedsprinter]

It helped for me. Mine had a clear coat that had a lot of discoleration and pitting. But it esp helps get rid of chalking and fading etc..Use as fine a paper as will do the job, keep it wet, and do it carefully by hand, so you don't go too deep. Then polish real well.
From the pictures, your boat's colors look pretty good already. :cool:
If you are wondering what to do to your boat's gel coat. There are many here who can help you. In particular there is a pro on the boards named "Havasu Barney". From what I've seen on these boards, I'd say he has probably forgot more about glass work than I'll ever know....
[ July 30, 2003, 05:14 PM: Message edited by: eliminatedsprinter ]

[FingerTight]

I have seen Barney's work on the board too. Truly impressive. For the most part, the gel is in great shape. There are a couple spots with some light chalking and minor scratches. I am a perfectionist, so I was thinking of getting them out. Probably should just leave well enough alone!
:D
Anyway, thanks for the info and compliments!

[eliminatedsprinter]

You might try polishing the chalking. If that dosn't work then rubbing compound and then wet sanding if RC dosn't work.
Of course, it's your call, since you are the one who can see it.
[ July 31, 2003, 03:35 PM: Message edited by: eliminatedsprinter ]

[blownmoney]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/551A_Bboat-med.JPG
believe me , i don't think anybody is looking at your belly!!!lol

[BILLY.B]

I'm in the process of restoring a Super Cat old racing hull(1960) with twin Merc 650's. The boat is in pretty ruff shape but the engines are in excellent shape. Trailer was a real beauty(piece of Shit). I'll try and get a picture up so there will be a before and after.

[zmoz]

Here's my '74 Merc 150hp and CV-16. Gets about 3.5 mpg if I'm carefull... :rolleyes: Will do 55 mph as is, probably into the 60's when I jack the motor up.
http://zmoz.us/boatinwater2.jpg
http://zmoz.us/wakesmall.jpg

[eliminatedsprinter]

eliminatedsprinter:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by HavasuDreamin':
[qb] Wow. That is a great looking boat up until you reach the transom. wink Can't you paint that big white thing black? :confused:
J/K. Nice Boat. boxed
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/78Mvc-049l-med.jpg Thanks :D
Absolutly! I want to repaint that motor.

[eliminatedsprinter]

Originally posted by eliminatedsprinter. Right now it runs in the mid 50s with just me aboard and it has a somewhat dinged up aluminum 14 1/2 X 21 prop. I'm hoping to find a good stainless that will get me into the low 60s and still keep my hole shot. Any ideas? Perhaps a 14 1/2 x 23 chopper. The motor turns what I have around 5400 rpm. It gets there real quick and just levels out. My mechanic says I shouldn't run my motor to any higher RPM than that anyways. [/QB]I finally stopped all my second guessing and got off my butt and replaced that crappy prop with a stainless. What a huge difference! Much faster out of the whole and more than 5 mph more on the top end. I was unable to air it out (the conditions were too rough) to see it's new top end, but in short sprints it went more than 5 mph faster than it ever did before, plus it now cruises (at approx 2/3 throttle) at what was it's previous top speed . :D :cool:
[ September 25, 2003, 05:22 PM: Message edited by: eliminatedsprinter ]

[TANGO424]

Here's my new toy file:///C:/WINDOWS/Desktop/P1050622.JPG

[TANGO424]

Sorry here http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/832P1050624-med.jpg you go

[eliminatedsprinter]

TANGO424:
Sorry here http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/832P1050624-med.jpg you go It looks tough. :cool:
What is it?
Can you post another pic, ie a side view?

[eliminatedsprinter]

Just giving it a bump because I like this thread.:cool: :D

[CMABadseed]

zmoz, that boat is immaculate. i have been trying to find a project tahiti or somthing to fix up. i hope it can look as flawless as yours does.
gotta love those I-6's......looking for one of those too by the way
again nice ride!:D

[zmoz]

Originally posted by CMABadseed
zmoz, that boat is immaculate. i have been trying to find a project tahiti or somthing to fix up. i hope it can look as flawless as yours does.
gotta love those I-6's......looking for one of those too by the way
again nice ride!:D
Thanks...it's not as nice in person as in the pictures. The paint is getting pretty rough...

[gregg canavan]

hey guys, I have a 1985 28' Signature, powered by triple 200 hp mercs, this thing is KILLER, all fresh power, nose cones, low water pickups, new imron paint, custom graphics paralift hydraulic jackplate, k-planes, new aluminum 2 axle trailer, fst, dependable and its for sale....CHEAP! I already bought a 38' Formula SR1 and I'd rather sell it than store it for the winter! e-mail for lots of pics (this boat was featured on pg 94 of october 2002 Hot Boat article on boat graphics) GLCanavan@comcast.net

[Capt. Insane-o]

Classic forever.:smilespi:

[swampfire]

Here's my 76 Hondo 18, I converted it from jet to outboard. 70 mph.

[CALIFORNIA PERFORMANCE]

Swamp.. LOOKS good.. Both of them:D