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by kladd
Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1976 OUTRAGE 19 Re-power
Replies: 8
Views: 1139

Re: 1976 OUTRAGE 19 Re-power

I find myself doing my own analysis/comparison of the Suzuki df140 and df150/175 for my own repower. Suzuki seems to have an excellent reputation. I have never owned or operated either of these motors so there's that. Consider that the df140 is a 125 cubic inch motor. It is a souped up version of th...
by kladd
Sun Nov 05, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Tesla Boat Trailer Towing
Replies: 22
Views: 3333

Re: Tesla Boat Trailer Towing

We need to lower our expectations.

[Moderator's note. I am not sure what expectations are being cited, but perhaps the intention is to suggest boaters should lower their expectations for electric vehicle range when towing heavy trailers].
by kladd
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Tesla Boat Trailer Towing
Replies: 22
Views: 3333

Re: Tesla Boat Trailer Towing

My friend/neighbor recently bought a Rivian truck. Its the fancy pants AWD model with a motor on each wheel resulting in over 800hp. Range is advertised as 300 miles or so. My friend says he loves it and regularly commutes 200 miles between MA and ME. Then last spring he attempted to tow his ski boa...
by kladd
Sun Mar 07, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1978 Outrage19 with Mercruiser 470
Replies: 11
Views: 4345

Re: 1978 Outrage19 with Mercruiser 470

Its confirmed. Yes the rub rail was red. And yes a new red one will look fantastic. Of course now I will also have to freshen the whaler decals etc etc!
Better call Janis....
by kladd
Sun Mar 07, 2021 12:28 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1978 Outrage19 with Mercruiser 470
Replies: 11
Views: 4345

Re: 1978 Outrage19 with Mercruiser 470

Jim, In addition to being a sterndrive, the 470 is a controversial one. It has no lack of haters right or wrong. advocates say it is a quiet efficient torque monster. Detractors say it is an inherently unreliable design and expensive to repair. I guess I will find out. I just had the motor rebuilt. ...
by kladd
Sun Mar 07, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1978 Outrage19 with Mercruiser 470
Replies: 11
Views: 4345

Re: 1978 Outrage19 with Mercruiser 470

Jim, Your guess is as good as mine as to what the pink line was about. I think the winch is too high on the trailer and is putting undo stress on the bow eye. Perhaps it was to keep bow from bouncing due to poor winch placement? In any case I am going to adjust winch. Will use captions from now on. ...
by kladd
Sat Mar 06, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1978 Outrage19 with Mercruiser 470
Replies: 11
Views: 4345

Re: 1978 Outrage19 with Mercruiser 470

The saddle tanks in the Outrage appear to be original. They are dated 10/76 which seems plausible for a 1978 model year. One tank was patched with a layer of fiberglass along the bottom 2 inches. I found out why when I filled both tanks with a mixture of muriatic acid and water and left to soak over...
by kladd
Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 1978 Outrage19 with Mercruiser 470
Replies: 11
Views: 4345

1978 Outrage19 with Mercruiser 470

Last summer I bought a classic whaler. A total project. Complete except no ignition key which was probably intentional so I wouldn't notice all the missing teeth on the ring gear. Below is a picture taken when I first got her home. In the background is a 1971 Sourpuss I've owned for over 25 years. I...