Search results

  1. southkogs

    1969 Evinrude Explorer will not planeout

    Re: 1969 Evinrude Explorer will not planeout Very cool boat, Paul. Welcome aboard. I think you actually have a Buick 225 on a OMC 155 (though yours does say 165). The 165 was an inline Chevy 6 250 ... I gots one. Your Stringer is probably mounted already trimmed. The Select Trim option...
  2. southkogs

    Show Yer Boat II

    Re: Show Yer Boat II '72 Silverline Comoro. Still kickin'.
  3. southkogs

    Spring sprung!

    Plopped into the lake today for the first run of the year. Weather was nice ... lake level was WAY down. Went out on Percy Priest lake just to get a run in and see if everything was put back together right. Trying to figure out if I'm overheating but otherwise things went well. I even...
  4. southkogs

    OMC Stringer Overheat alarm

    I was wondering if anyone knew if the OMC Stringer (I have the electric shift - '72 6cyl/250 Chevy) is supposed to have an audible alarm when/if it's overheating. My outboards did have one, which is why I'm asking. I changed the thermostat for this season because I was pretty positive that I...
  5. southkogs

    OMC Stringer Select Trim

    Short version: Anyone happen to know the model #/ part # for a OMC select trim electric motor? Inline 6 cyl. 165HP Electric shift. I can't find the bloomin' ID anywhere. Long version: I had the boat looked at early last summer by a local marine guy who said he'd worked on OMC in the past...
  6. southkogs

    Build a boat ... be a dealer

    Just saw this news story today: http://www.wsmv.com/story/16773393/state-threatens-suit-against-boat-hobbiests I was thinking about doing a similar project with my son next year or the following ... now I'm thinking I might have to shift gears. Before I completely rant on my state government...
  7. southkogs

    Delta Mariner

    "She'll clear it ... we're fine ..." :rolleyes: http://www.newschannel5.com/story/16612822/ship-strikes-eggner-ferry-bridge-causes-partial-collapse As with the Costa Concordia post ... how the heck? Wouldn't you know clearances along the route, water levels, vessel displacement, etc.?
  8. southkogs

    tri-hull bounce

    Re: tri-hull bounce Paul, based on the picture I'm coming back to the overpower question: I had to paw through a bunch of tri-hulls when I was looking for mine, and there were a BUNCH that were designed to run under 100HP and were built pretty light. Yours looks like it's in that category...
  9. southkogs

    Spindle help

    Re: Spindle help So, how'd I do? "More gooder?"
  10. southkogs

    Post a pic of your Silverline!

    Re: Post a pic of your Silverline! Well, you knew I'd pile on, eh? Need to get some better pictures next year. Spent most of this year cleanin'. 1972 Comoro 17T.
  11. southkogs

    Strange road signs

    Re: Strange road signs It's actually not a bad place, but I crack up everytime I see the name: Yes, you can find it on Google maps.
  12. southkogs

    Spindle help

    Re: Spindle help Okay, so I at least qualify as a BIG girl :D. I got the race off without any additional grinding. A few good whacks with a real hammer and a cold chisel and it slid off (did not break). Here's what's underneath: Based on Dingbat's post - even if I'm going to blow...
  13. southkogs

    Spindle help

    Re: Spindle help Okay, did some cleaning (could do more) and did some grinding (new to me). My little grinder/cutter is way on the "sissy" end for this type of work, but it did some business. Grinding was getting not too far in, and I didn't want to cut completely through the race. The race...
  14. southkogs

    Spindle help

    Last boat trip of the season my trailer bearings let go ... and I mean COMPLETELY. They very nearly disintegrated. I didn't realize they were that bad. Now as I'm taking everything apart, I'm not 100% sure of what I'm seeing and need a little help. Three photos and two questions: Question...
  15. southkogs

    Anyone own(ed) a Dodge Magnum?

    Lookin' at used cars and kinda' wanted a station wagon. I've got a full size van, so plenty of cargo space and hauling power already - so, staying away from SUV's and crossovers for the moment. Plus, I'm trying to keep it to a cash buy. Magnum wagons are intriguing, mainly for the cool "chop...
  16. southkogs

    Tinny and Glasser having a Talk

    Re: Tinny and Glasser having a Talk
  17. southkogs

    Thinking About Changing the Mug Shot

    Re: Thinking About Changing the Mug Shot Is it me or is that fish growing a little bit? :D
  18. southkogs

    Garmin GPS practice outside of boat

    Re: Garmin GPS practice outside of boat That's pure genius.
  19. southkogs

    Historic Points in Minnesota

    Calling all the Minnesotans!! - We're looking at possibly taking a trip up that way to visit some friends. I'm wondering if y'all know of any historic places that would be cool to take the kids to. We're all kinda' history buffs in my family and I don't know much of what's around Minnesota...
  20. southkogs

    Clam shell thru hull leak

    Re: Clam shell thru hull leak If your shifter looks like this then it's definately electric: Better if you can verify by finding the actual shift wires (just below the soleniods on the starboard side) at the back of the engine coming out of the intermediate. My manifold is just good ole'...
Top