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by jjacobs
Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Engine Brand Choices: Effect of Reduced Power on Performance
Replies: 9
Views: 26942

Re: Engine Brand Choices: Effect of Reduced Power on Performance

Thank you all for your advice during my decision process. I have now had the SUZUKI 25-HP engine on my 1973 13-footer for about 10 hours of run time. Here are my observations: ⋅ The SUZUKI 25-HP four-stroke-power-cycle engine has as much get up and go as the old Evinrude 40-HP two-stroke-p...
by jjacobs
Mon Jul 22, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Engine Brand Choices: Effect of Reduced Power on Performance
Replies: 9
Views: 26942

Re: Engine Brand Choices: Effect of Reduced Power on Performance

Thank you all for your advice. I've chosen to buy a Suzuki 25-HP for a good dealer, available in short shaft, and lighter than my current 1983 Evinrude 40-HP engine. Another question: Q4: would a 1983 Evinrude 40-HP short-shaft outboard engine that appears to be seized have any value for someone nee...
by jjacobs
Tue Jul 16, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: Engine Brand Choices: Effect of Reduced Power on Performance
Replies: 9
Views: 26942

Engine Brand Choices: Effect of Reduced Power on Performance

My 1973 13-footer needs a new outboard engine. The c.1975 Evinrude 40-HP outboard engine that powered it has stopped working. In my opinion all the current 40-HP engines are too heavy, so I'm thinking of re-powering with a 30-HP or even a 25-HP engine. Q1: having been used to a 40-HP engine on my 19...
by jjacobs
Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OEM Seat Pads for c.1972 13-footer: Need advice
Replies: 5
Views: 4249

Re: OEM Seat Pads for c.1972 13-footer: Need advice

My boat is a Super Sport with the back rest. The pads came with the boat, but not installed on the boat, when I bought it in 2005ish. As to whether they are original to my specific boat is a mystery. I've found someone with a "show boat" to take them. Although I keep my boat pristine, it i...
by jjacobs
Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: Re: Original Whaler Branded Seat Pads for 1972 13'
Replies: 0
Views: 9629

Re: Original Whaler Branded Seat Pads for 1972 13'

Sale of items listed for-sale are pending. If that buyer falls through I will alert readers.
by jjacobs
Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OEM Seat Pads for c.1972 13-footer: Need advice
Replies: 5
Views: 4249

Re: OEM Seat Pads for c.1972 13-footer: Need advice

I'm in the Boston area, and would definitely prefer that these go to someone who is an enthusiast rather than a reseller.
by jjacobs
Mon Apr 12, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: OEM Seat Pads for c.1972 13-footer: Need advice
Replies: 5
Views: 4249

OEM Seat Pads for c.1972 13-footer: Need advice

I have a set of what I believe are original seat pads for my 1972 13-footer. seatPads.jpg seatPadsLabel_.jpg The seat pads (see above) came with the 1972 13-footer when purchased by me as a used boat in 2006. I have never used these seat pads, and I don't think they had much use before I acquired th...