Outboard install is off and running! Video and GPS reading!

[icemanbryan]

Looks awesome!  I'd like to see a closeup of the transom area and rigging...  So it I decide to re-power with twins down the road.

I will have some close ups once finished.
Should be able to see everything you will need to do.

[icemanbryan]

Bryan, some cylinders can be used in an "off the beaten path" type of install by inverting the pivot plate and using some "spacers".  It's when you have to start carving on the steering arm or notching the underside of the lower pan...

Rednecks will do that, smart people will buy and install the proper cylinder...

Yes, I believe it is better to do it right the first time.
We also saw a linkage issue with the way it was.
We purchased the correct cylinder and linkage, problem solved!

[icemanbryan]

Bob, BTW, you were exact on the outboard placement.
We ended up with about 3/8 of each transom drain showing.
Motors are centered at 29 inches I believe.
Good Job!

[RickK]

We ended up with about 3/8 of each transom drain showing.

That's a problem as the history of the AS transoms and engines go.  The 60's/70s engines were narrow on the clamp portion and the drains were drilled to be outside the clamp. Then they changed the width of the clamp in the 80s I think and centering the motor covered most of both of the transom drains on these old boats :cry:  
On my rebuild I am making sure I move my new drain holes in my transom so that will never happen again.

[icemanbryan]

We were thinking about moving my drain holes as well.
Problem is they are at the bottom of the radius already.
Any move outward would move them higher up.
We will see how they do where they are.

[icemanbryan]

Just wanted to post an update.
Was down in Dana Point today, project is coming along very nicely.
We had a week delay in getting the steering cylinder and arm.
We finally received it on Friday.

With the delay and David and myself feeling below par, it has taken longer than it should.
Today we decided to move some of the wiring  in the transom.
We, and when I say we, I mean David.
 He should have us on a sea trial by the weekend.
We are shooting for Thursday but you know how that goes.

David has done all new fuel lines, all new oil and return lines.
Serviced both engines and had the props balanced and tuned up.
We have a new steering cylinder and linkage, along with quite a bit of little things here and there.
He might be able to fire them up tonight.

Looks really good and I am very happy with the outcome thus far.
Just wanted to give those watching a little information.

[RickK]

Cool - sounds like she'll be a real go getter.  

[seabob4]

Bryan, always remember, it's a boat.  What should be a 1/2 hour job really means 4 hours.  So relax, let Dave get the job done right, and if the seatrial takes a bit longer, so be it...  

[dburr]

Bryan, always remember, it's a boat.  What should be a 1/2 hour job really means 4 hours.    

Just like Sheetrock Bob.. I told Laura I'd bang out a bed room in a day, remove old paneling, put in 5 outlets and three switches and rock it up, only 8 sheets how bad will that be???!?  She gave me "the look"..  3 days later I am almost ready for paint.    

Don't worry Brian the wait will be worth it!!  

[icemanbryan]

Bryan, always remember, it's a boat.  What should be a 1/2 hour job really means 4 hours.  So relax, let Dave get the job done right, and if the seatrial takes a bit longer, so be it...  

You have that right.

[icemanbryan]

Bryan, always remember, it's a boat.  What should be a 1/2 hour job really means 4 hours.    

Just like Sheetrock Bob.. I told Laura I'd bang out a bed room in a day, remove old paneling, put in 5 outlets and three switches and rock it up, only 8 sheets how bad will that be???!?  She gave me "the look"..  3 days later I am almost ready for paint.    

Don't worry Brian the wait will be worth it!!  

She is looking good Dave.
Well worth the wait.

[icemanbryan]

Outboards are up and running!
Last night both outboards were fired up.
They are both running well and sound really good.
Looks like we have a tach issue with the gauge.
 If David does not get it worked out this morning, most likely a new pair of gauges will be installed.
I have a short video of them running, no idea how to post it up.
I tried Photo bucket and it said "  did not load correctly"?

[gran398]

Great news Bryan!

Lew, Aaron,SB, Skoot and others have posted vids here before...hopefully they can help. I tried it once, and ran into the same situation you did.

[seabob4]

Bryan, upload your vid to youtube, then copy and post the url...easy peasy...

[icemanbryan]

Bryan, upload your vid to youtube, then copy and post the url...easy peasy...

Bob, I can't even get it to load onto Youtube
It was texted to me, would that make a difference?

Thanks B