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I recently acquired a second outboard, a 1960 75 HP Johnson to complement my 1960 75 HP Evinrude. The cone that covers the propeller hub on the Johnson is 3-1/2 inches long, and the cone on the Evinrude is 2-1/2 inches long. The cones are interchangable between the two outboards. Question: How does ...

I used Gloss Sunrise red also.. it stuck good and I think it looks good also.. Jim, did the color of your Rhomus come out on the post as it looks in real life?... I need to paint mine also, although I never did find any evidence of it being on my 1960 Seacoaster. Seems like the other ones I have se...

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8134/thompsonbadgepaint2ym.jpg This is the color you will get if you order "Thompson Blue" from George Kirby paint. How does in compare to the original color? Does anyone have something to use to fill in the red in the Thompson seagull? Or should I just ...

Better late than never John. Here are my measurements (real dimensions, not nominal): Top board: 4-5/8 x 3/4 x 58-7/8 Center & bottom boards: 3-5/8 x 3/4 x 58-7/8 Three vertical slats: 3-5/8 x 5/8 x 13-1/4 The tops and bottoms of the horizontal boards were all slighty rounded with a router. The ...

I just pulled out my Pantone Matching System color book and matched the color on my boat.. The number that is the closest is... Pantone 306 ! That color is one shade lighter than straight Process Blue. Any good paint store will have this book...I am a printer that mixes ink everyday.... Ron P I pla...

Koolminx, Is the serial no. from the engine or the lower end? I think they were compatible between the two, and you could have a mixed unit. Dennis Evinrude can probably help you. Try getting in touch with him through the Antique Outboard Motor Club. I can give his phone number if that doesn't work....

Any of you guys from the home of Cruisers Inc. Wisconsin, know of any old local boat dealer / repair shops that might help me with bow ring? I am getting close to launch date on this boat and am getting desperate. I am almost finished sanding and prepping hull for final paint and awaiting chrome pa...

Dan,

Give Retzlaff Marine a call at 262-567-3228. That's the place with the old Cruisers sitting in their lot. If they won't ship it to you, let me know. I will arrange something. Give my name (Jim Pfefferle) if you need to, they should know me from all the checks I write them.

Jim

Rod, You were very lucky. That situation could have been fatal. In OSHA terms, I think the inside of the boat hull qualifies as a "confined space." If you work in a confined space in industry several precautions are mandated. They may include ventilation, air quality monitoring, personnel ...

Dan I got this off of a 62 Cruisers commander 18 ft. Is this what you need? http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/6783/mar10059bm.th.jpg http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/6485/mar10076yc.jpg http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/5852/mar10022qy.jpg Dan, You've got two threads going on this topic. Your ans...

Dan,

The place that does my outboard work has a 1960-something Cruisers that they scavange for parts. Is the bow eye common to other Cruisers models and years? If so, I'll wander by and take a look sometime.

Jim

John, I'm convinced the seat back is original. The construction details on this seat are the same as on the front seat. Also, the original owner didn't modify anything on the boat, except adding a larger outboard. The top board on the seat back is slightly wider than the other two. I posted another ...

John,

Here's what the seat back of my 1959 SeaCoaster looks like. I can get you dimensions when the cover comes off in April.

Jim

This is the new Dockside Views! The new format should be much easier to use. You must register to Post. The old Dockside Views will be available as an Archive soon. once i figure this out better, on how to get here and thereit will be ok mort kent. Mort, Try this link. If that won't work, go to the...

mort kent wrote:My 61 sea coaster came with a 80hp west bend, I am going to repower,can I get by with a 50hp, I am not interested in a speed boat, suggestions needed. mort.

Mort,

This thread discusses running a 16' Thompson successfully with a 40 hp outboard.

Jim