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I have a 1974 Johnson 70Hp Model (70ESLR74M) Saltwater Edition on a 1964 Evinrude Sweet Sixteen TriHull.
I want to go fishing with this setup without Kicker about 12 Miles/ 20 Kilometers from home. I have tested the Engine @ slow speed in gear where the motor wont stall @ about 2.5 - 3.5 Knots...
Re: 1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 Boat (Small Leak)
I have an update on recent findings.
Weighed the Boat w/seats only, Motor, Trailer, etc. Weighed in @ 870Kg - 1918Lbs
Boat weight is a little grey. Magazine clipping...
Re: 1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 Boat (Small Leak)
Thanks for the Reply Chris1956.
Quoted from the attached safety brochure from the Flotation paragraph.
Being a bit skeptical of something printed from the 1960's (Could it still be possible to water log this type of foam?) I will snap a few photos...
Recently Got myself one of these boats. Have tons of material relating to them, their construction, etc.
I have had the boat out on the water now a hand full of time testing the motor etc, I lowered the trailer as to level out the boat and found in good weather the last few days a small drop of...
Re: 1974 Johnson 70Hp Power Shift 2 -Loop Charged Motor Specs
Awe Jimmbo.... you dont like my boat?:(
Thanks for the link to the articles & Engine Specs!
No Power Tilt.... Pin is in the First (Closest to Transom) hole.
Also it is rusted in so bad that I would rather ship it to you than try to...
I recently Purchased a1964 Evinrude Sweet 16 that hasn't been in water for 10+ years.
During rebuilding the Water Pump, etc... I removed the Sacrificial Zinc's from the Motor.
They appeared to have deteriorated quite a bit. My Question is:
Should I put them back on, buy new ones, or since my...
Re: 1974 Johnson 70Hp Power Shift 2 -Loop Charged Motor Specs
Thanks for the replies,
What is the best way to gauge if the boat is water logged? Its in factory like condition from what I can tell. Floor is Fiberglass, possibly over wood. There is only one spot where wood is exposed (Up front...
I recently purchased the above motor. Model# 70ESLR74M
Work Done:
Water Pump (Impeller) Rebuild kit Installed
Changed Gear Case Lube
New Plugs (Installed New Champion UL77V) Previously NGK Standard type plug
Carburetor Tear Down & Rebuild (All components looked clean and as new compared to new...
