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by jmbreitinger
Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1962 Currituck Re-power
Replies: 8
Views: 7475

Re: 1962 Currituck Re-power

I called Hallberg Marine in Wyoming, Minnesota (just north of the Twin Cities), and they had stock of every model outboard engine I asked about. I inquired about Honda and Yamaha outboard engines in the 50-HP to 70-HP range. HALLBERG MARINE got me in right away. I had [a new engine] installed and ri...
by jmbreitinger
Thu Jul 29, 2021 4:13 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1962 Currituck Re-power
Replies: 8
Views: 7475

Re: 1962 Currituck Re-power

I appreciate the comments. After reflecting and doing some reading, I am going to spring for the F70 - they do have one in stock $1,600 more. I realize that I have never wished for less power in anything and, as I lifelong pilot, I agree that for cruising, running at a lower percentage of power prov...
by jmbreitinger
Wed Jul 28, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1962 Currituck Re-power
Replies: 8
Views: 7475

1962 Currituck Re-power

I am re-powering my 1962 Currituck with a Yamaha 50-HP engine. Of all engines available in stock this seemed like the best value. Q1: will I regret re-powering a 1963 CURRITUCK with a 50-HP engine? BACKSTORY: The CURRITCUK hull is rated for 100-HP, and it used to have an Evinrude 60-HP two-stroke-po...