jeremycanfield
New member
Hey Everyone,
I just joined this forum because I recently purchased a 1969 19’ Crestliner Norseman with an OMC 120. It has a welded aluminum hull, a cuddy cabin with windshield and side windows, and the original shoreline tandem axel trailer. I paid $350 for the set up and I am excited to get on the water, but I’ve got some work to do.
How We Will Use the Boat
My family will use the boat to lake fish, pull tubes and the occasional boarder, and maybe do some lake camping (Yellowstone, Powell)
The Work We Are Planning
The boat has sat without running for as much as 40 years (original owner passed away 2 years after buying the boat new--125 hours on the boat) and I believe it has sat ever since.
The second owner (purchased in the 90’s) made an effort to get it running but decided he did not have the wherewithal. He left it sitting with the carburetors off and one spark plug out. With that in mind, I intend to go through the motor (new gaskets, seals, bearings, rings, honing?, etc.); then there is a bit of engine electrical to be reworked (thanks to the second owner also); and carburetors to rebuild/replace (dual carb set up (benefits/disadvantages???).
We Are Considering a Power Upgrade
Since the motor needs to be gone through, carbs are in pieces, and the engine electrical will need to be reworked, I am considering purchasing a larger power plant that is in running condition. My aim would be to purchase a complete used unit to install; or purchase a donor boat with a running motor.
Here are some key variables you may need to know.
Question 1
Is 120 hp going to be adequate for the boat and our intended uses, or will additional power be needed/desirable? Note: I am trying to be practical here. I think most people want more power!
If more power is needed/desirable...
Question 2
How much power should I be looking for? (I believe the OMC 800 I have was used with up to 235 hp)
Question 3
Any difference in what will be needed to mount a larger motor to my ‘69 OMC 800 or the boat? Outdrive Gears (upper unit)? Mounts?
Questions 4
Will additional power create additional issues with the stern drive?
Question 5
I have three props, all 14”. I have a 14, a 15, and a 20 pitch. Will I need to purchase additional props?
Question 6
I’ve got access to a ‘76 OMC 175 (I believe that’s the Ford 302). How would that be?
I just joined this forum because I recently purchased a 1969 19’ Crestliner Norseman with an OMC 120. It has a welded aluminum hull, a cuddy cabin with windshield and side windows, and the original shoreline tandem axel trailer. I paid $350 for the set up and I am excited to get on the water, but I’ve got some work to do.
How We Will Use the Boat
My family will use the boat to lake fish, pull tubes and the occasional boarder, and maybe do some lake camping (Yellowstone, Powell)
The Work We Are Planning
The boat has sat without running for as much as 40 years (original owner passed away 2 years after buying the boat new--125 hours on the boat) and I believe it has sat ever since.
The second owner (purchased in the 90’s) made an effort to get it running but decided he did not have the wherewithal. He left it sitting with the carburetors off and one spark plug out. With that in mind, I intend to go through the motor (new gaskets, seals, bearings, rings, honing?, etc.); then there is a bit of engine electrical to be reworked (thanks to the second owner also); and carburetors to rebuild/replace (dual carb set up (benefits/disadvantages???).
We Are Considering a Power Upgrade
Since the motor needs to be gone through, carbs are in pieces, and the engine electrical will need to be reworked, I am considering purchasing a larger power plant that is in running condition. My aim would be to purchase a complete used unit to install; or purchase a donor boat with a running motor.
Here are some key variables you may need to know.
- Current setup weighs 1325 lbs dry
- Boat is rated to carry 8 people and 2410 lbs of people and cargo, we will probably do that!
- I’d love to pull multi-person tubes or even a big banana tube if possible so I can involve multiple family members at the same time.
- I want to be able shake riders if possible, not take them for a Sunday stroll! Those teenage boys and their friends need to feel the love!
- I want the set up to be reasonably stout and dependable. I can maintain it and repair it if needed, but who wants to spend their time fixing it. We want to be on the water!
Question 1
Is 120 hp going to be adequate for the boat and our intended uses, or will additional power be needed/desirable? Note: I am trying to be practical here. I think most people want more power!
If more power is needed/desirable...
Question 2
How much power should I be looking for? (I believe the OMC 800 I have was used with up to 235 hp)
Question 3
Any difference in what will be needed to mount a larger motor to my ‘69 OMC 800 or the boat? Outdrive Gears (upper unit)? Mounts?
Questions 4
Will additional power create additional issues with the stern drive?
Question 5
I have three props, all 14”. I have a 14, a 15, and a 20 pitch. Will I need to purchase additional props?
Question 6
I’ve got access to a ‘76 OMC 175 (I believe that’s the Ford 302). How would that be?