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I don't have any information about what the new product that will be made at the old E-TEC plant. Maybe it will be the previously touted Project Ghost or Project M. From the descriptions BRP has offered, I am having a hard time seeing how this "revolutionary" concept is different from inb...

Sad news. But perhaps they will store the tooling for another go at it in the future.

The age is not as significant as the prior use (or abuse). I recently purchased and restored a 1973 13'. Fortunately, the hull was basically sound, with no waterlogging at all, and fiberglass problems that were easily repaired by a fiberglass novice (me). That said, looking back, the work required t...

If BRP held on to the ETEC tooling then it is conceivable. To re-start from scratch would be a monumental task. Top There is an anecdote that the Seiko management at one point had determined that with the development of quartz movements reaching maturity, all-mechanical watches were passé. They ord...

A1: 30. A2: I have a British Seagull 2-HP engine that I plan to restore and perhaps take along on my 13-footer. A3: For main engines I have seen a classic Evinrude 70-HP three-cylinder two-stroke-powr-cycle engine on a SPORT [13] with remote controls. I wouldn't [use a 70-HP engine on a SPORT 13]. I...

Jim, thanks again for your thoughtful replies. I did install a Tiny Tach right on the tiller; it was easy to do, although I followed the setup instructions, it read double RPM at first, but I got that straightened out and it now reads correctly. On my second and third sea trials I was able to evalua...

My research indicates that a BRP Tachometer with System Check will only report engine speed and Low Oil when used with the 15HO, 25, and 30 motors. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/825282/Evinrude-E-Tec-2011-Series.html?page=26#manual Since it is easy enough to make sure the reservoir has sufficien...

I am not familiar with the required rigging for “portable” E-TEC engines. Refer to the Operating Guide for advice. There are LEDs on the EMM. Here is what the operating guide says: WARNING SYSTEM - S.A.F.E. This outboard is equipped with Speed Adjusting Failsafe Electronics (S.A.F.E.). S.A.F.E. is ...

Thank you, Jim for taking the time to respond. I am certainly aware how small boats are very sensitive to crew weight. I suppose I was hoping for someone who had had a similar quest and could therefore give me a shortcut answer. Too optimistic, perhaps. As far as installing an Evinrude tach, keep in...

I ordered both the [new] propellers [of undesignated pitch, perhaps a 10 x 10 and a second 10 x 11] , but I cannot return either if the propeller was used. I could re-sell as a slightly-used proeller. When I posted the original message, I had not yet had the boat on the water. I was leaning toward t...

I have a classic 13 Standard with Evinrude E-TEC 30 HP. I already have a three-bladed 10 x 13 BRP stainless propeller for speed with light loads. I want to purchase a four-bladed stainless propeller that optimizes four adults in the boat, or two adults in the boat and one adult waterskier. No fancy ...

Aschubox—My 13-footer hull had some crazing and some damage to the fiberglass at the chines and [runners]. In several places the foam was visible, but fortunately the previous owner had put some 3M5200 adhesive sealant in those places and I was able to verify no water absorption in the foam. I did f...

I contacted Boston Whaler customer service, and posed questions about my boat. They were very courteous and willing to help. However, I do not believe the rep was completely familiar with the 13-footer history. Over several emails, I got some mixed answers. At first, the rep said he could not find t...

I actually wanted a 15-inch transom since I have a 1981 Evinrude 25-HP Worktwin with tiller and low hours that I plan to use on the boat. The Evinrude has a 15-inch shaft. It should be a good match both in terms of power and vintage. Regarding the green line, I will perhaps find that when restoring....

Well, I do see your point about the rounded corners. The notch just looked like it was factory because I saw no evidence of modification. Perhaps I will know more after I remove the blue paint. The paint is peeling, so I don't think it was a professional job.

Thank you again, Jimh for your detailed response. Yes, it definitely has a factory notched transom. notchedTransom_.jpg Definitely 40 HP. capacityPlate.jpg I remember reading in the Reference section something like "The Standard model was not always listed in the catalog, but could be special o...

OK, first, thanks to everyone who posted a reply. But it seems I posted my question prematurely. I had been working off of the hull number on the title, which was mailed to me. I bought the boat over the phone, based on an in-person inspection by a friend and photos he sent, including the capacity p...

At 72-years-old I finally realized a nearly lifelong ambition, and I am now the owner of a Boston Whaler 13-foot bare hull. I want to configure it as a Standard tiller-steering model. I know [this particular Boston Whaler 13-foot hull] was originally one of the steering wheel models because it has a...