posted 05-18-2006 03:54 PM ET (US)        

I should be picking it up tomorrow is all works out as planned.

Pictures to follow.

Wish me luck!

Jason

BTW... the motor came with an aluminum propeller as part of the deal. I'm toying with the idea of a S/S prop for those times I'm not running in the shallow stone riddle areas.

posted 05-18-2006 05:03 PM ET (US)            

I run a 73 Outrage with a 225. I run a 21 pitch Saltwater Series Yamaha prop. I would think you would run a 19 pitch with a 150. Alot depends on the model prop (Rake and all that) but I would think a 19 pitch with atleast a 14 7/8 diameter.

BTW, Nice choice in engine. I think it s a nice match for the boat. I know you were going to jack plate it to compensate for the 25 inch shaft, did you do it?

posted 05-18-2006 09:10 PM ET (US)            

The reason I used the jack plate was due to the hull extensions. I was concerned I would not realize the full advantages of the tilt and trim due to them. Seem like big trim tabs when I looked at the hull.... Also, there was not much room for adjusting the height of the motor as the lower mounting holes had to go in one spot and one spot only. I want that motor to be positioned precisely where it should be.

posted 05-19-2006 01:25 PM ET (US)            

No idea how it will perform as the boat was not taken out for a trial run before I picked it up. I had waited long enough and the weather here was not cooperating.

posted 05-19-2006 05:19 PM ET (US)            

Looks great! Congratulations.

posted 05-19-2006 06:27 PM ET (US)            

Hooter.. the wood is all original except for the gunnel caps and the piece running horizontal along the transom.
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2985/031120060047ie.jpg
I added those to cover some holes rather than repair the glass. The boat had saddle tanks and they were removed. I also made and added rod holders onto the ceiling boards.
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/5420/041320067xe.jpg

There is still a lot to do but she is coming along. I'll use it for the season and then bring her back into the garage for what's left to be done over the winter. It will be here soon enough....

For those that did not follow the previous thread, this is what it started out like... http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/3928/011720060038jd.jpg
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/135/012020060047fv.jpg

Thanks again and thanks for looking.

posted 05-19-2006 08:33 PM ET (US)            

Absolutely beautiful - I'm drooling!

I just bought a 1974 Ribbed Outrage & have a LONG road aheaf of me - am going to use your boat as inspiration when things get tough.

Any pics, pointers you could share would be greatly appreciated!!!!

posted 05-19-2006 09:19 PM ET (US)            

You have a project ahead of you. Get rid of that T-top. It will do a number on the floor as it is not thru bolted and can't be.

Wood looks intact, is it still solid?

posted 05-23-2006 06:32 PM ET (US)            

I need to pick up a new anchor, compass and fire extinguisher tomorrow. That should cover everything I need to get.

posted 06-22-2006 08:27 AM ET (US)            

THAT CHANGES IN AN HOUR!!!!!!!

Yee-haaa!!!!!

Killing two birds with one stone too. We are going to check out waterfront property for sale while we are out. Should make for a fun day.

Can't wait to report back on how things go.

posted 06-22-2006 09:00 AM ET (US)            

Did you put the bimini up yet. I'm looking forward to seeing how she looks.

posted 06-22-2006 07:25 PM ET (US)            

Bimini slides and new straps have not come in yet so it is still sitting in the garage.

Motor ran very well. A little rough for the first couple seconds and I then realized the vent on the tank was closed. opened it up and all was fine.

Quiet, smooth and POWERFUL. Wow!!! Talk about hole shot.... I felt like a bullet in a gun barrel.

One thing I am not to fond of is the throttle response. There appear to be three points where it jumps in rpm as the throttle is advanced. I could not run it in between 2000 and 2400 rps.... It happened higher up in the rpm range but as choppy as it was, I could not make note of the point.

Hopefully future outings will allow me to get a better feel for it and take notes.

I got 32 MPH at 3800 RPMs and it topped out at 5600 RPMs but I could note determine speed as the GPS shut down (hand held on batteries). Maybe next time.

All in all, I am very pleased. My wife who gets sick each time the exhaust is upwind was not bothered in the least and I tried to give her a face full of the stuff.....

posted 06-28-2006 12:51 AM ET (US)            

I gave you the wrong serial number. The improved cam starts with SN 5161838 and up. Sorry about that, you still have the older type cam on your motor.

posted 06-28-2006 08:59 AM ET (US)            

I had him order the I-Command gauges the other day so I will be certain to have them take care of it all when they do the install.

Thanks for you help. I really appreciate it.

You wouldn't have a picture of the upgrade cam would you?

posted 06-28-2006 09:23 AM ET (US)            

From one woodworker to another....Beautiful job:-)

posted 06-28-2006 06:45 PM ET (US)            

You know that you can download the manuals for I-Command digital at http://www.e-tecinfonet.org/id10.html so you can study up on them.