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Reading this bulletin https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/bulletin84-10.html and reviewing the current holes [in the transom of the boat under discussion, the transom holes appear to be] drilled at an upward angle. Once I get the F70 hanging over the current holes I will know how the engine ...

The new Yamaha F70 engine is getting installed. Ineed to clarify for the dealership exactly which holes to use on the Yamaha F70. I've read a post and looked at the Whaler bulletin. But I need more of use these holes and not these vs the run down on all possible options. I'm mounting the engine thre...

Thanks for the help on this everyone.

I just heard on July 7, 2021, that the new F70 engine arrived to the dealer in Edmonds, WA. I placed the order on March 9, 2021, and I was initially given a delivery date of May—in case anyone is wondering what supply chain delays are looking like.

Phil T--thanks for the list. I do a bit more research and pick [a new propeller]. jimh --gotcha; I have a chunk of ipe that I've used for other boat projects. I'll make my plug{s} out of that. I'll let you guys know how [the 1964 SAKONNET 16 is] running once I get the [Yamaha F70 engine rigged]. Tha...

Hey Jim and Phil. Thanks for the detailed replies. The [Yamaha F70] engine was ordered several months ago. and it should arrive in May. I'm buying the [Yamaha F70] engine along with some friends. We are trying to keep down the installation costs.We're pulling the old engine and running the rigging b...

Thanks for the advice guys. I've already got a dealership lined up for me, it will just take a couple months for the [Yamaha F70 engine] to come in. I can play two-stroke-mechanic for another couple months. No need for a jack plate since I'm in Seattle and in the saltwater there is plenty of depth o...

I have a 1964 Sakonnet 16 that I plan to re-power in Spring 2021. I decided on a Yamaha F70 to keep the weight in line with the 1989 Mercury 90 that we are removing. Q1: What is the best propeller? Q2: Why are people running a jack plate? Q3: What should I watch for? I will appreciate any replies.

I've had a [1960's—always use four digits for years] SAKONNET 16 for a few years. I made a repair [to the navigation lighting, but the repair has] failed. I want to to make a correct repair this time. I have the standard [white all-round pole-mounted lamp]. What is the correct part to cover the wiri...

I just installed a new SONAR unit my 1964 16-foot (Boston Whaler) boat The transducer is a GARMIN CV23-TM, a long unit. The depth sounder loses the bottom at speed. The transducer is kicking up a rooster tail. I mounted the transducer on the starboard side of the boat using a transducer block I fabe...