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  1. southkogs

    Started the 2011 Season a bit late ...

    It took most of the summer to get out on the water. I had some outdrive problems, put the boat in the shop - it was in the shop for 6 weeks and came out more broke than it went in - plus a bunch of traveling I had to do this summer. Anyway, got most if it all fixed finally this week (big...
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    Tri-Hull Club...Yes? No? Maybe?

    Re: Tri-Hull Club...Yes? No? Maybe? I want in!! I finally got mine cleaned up and couple of decent photos of it. 1972 Silverline Comoro 18T:
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    Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older)

    Re: Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older) '72 Silverline. Not perfect, but nice enough.
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    Remove Tru Course Steering

    I have purchased a replacement drive for my '72 OMC 165 Electric shift. What I'm up against (new lesson learned) is that this drive is a tru-course steering drive, and my rig was set up for the through transom arm with the big brass ball (attaches outside the exhaust housing). If I look at my...
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    Type C gear lube

    Shaking the Magic 8 Ball here ... Am I correct in understanding that the upper gearcase on a '72 electric shift stringer (165 HP) does not need Type C gear oil? I have been using Type C in both, but recently heard that the upper doesn't need it. I have to order that stuff from iBoats, and if...
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    1997 Bayliner 3.0 Mercruiser

    Hey all- On vacation and I'm going to be taking a look at my Dad's '97 Bayliner. The inline 4 Merc I/O (135 hp 3.0L, I think) is not idling. It will run if you give it some throttle, but it won't idle - don't know RPM's yet. Fuel flow is supposedly good, and airflow is supposedly good. Any...
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    Question about OMC 165 upper

    I need some help understanding something about my upper. Here are some details: Boat: 1972 Silverline Comoro Tri-Hull Engine: 1972 OMC 165 (Chevy inline 6 250) Drive: 1972 OMC Electric Shift Stringer Mechanic: 1970 model - "iffy" at his best I've been dealing with an issue all summer...
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    Omc stern drive..how to remove shift cable?!

    Re: Omc stern drive..how to remove shift cable?! I have an electric shift, so it's completely different: My manual includes your drive year, and I think this is the correct section for yours: Hope that helps.
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    Remove the Whale Tail!

    I'm looking at removing the hydrofoil from my stern drive (it was on there when I bought the boat). But, I'm unsure of how to treat the remaining holes where the cavitation plate was drilled to attached the foils. Do I need to worry about the holes? Thanks in advance for the advice.
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    omc tilt motor

    Re: omc tilt motor Just dealt with mine this year, but I was able to have the tilt motor rebuilt. I have a '72 Electric Shift and the second link wouldn't work - definitely the first link. The way it assembles is running the bolt shaft all the way through the motor into the housing - it's a...
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    Random Pics

    Re: Random Pics Couple of more: I think this was the Suffolk Ferry just off James Island Black Point on James Island - very cool spot, we just hung out for a while The Godspeed rigged and ready - She was to sail on the Chesapeake in a week or so Thanks to the good folks of Virginia for a...
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    Random Pics

    Re: Random Pics I'm in ... got to shoot some cool stuff last year: The rowboat was a replica aboard the Nina when she visited Knoxville last year. Thought it was cool that a 14YO kid built it. While in Williamsburg last year we went to check out the USS Wisconsin down in Norfolk ... Wow...
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    Stringer Electric Shift Question

    I'm dealing with a shift issue that I thought I solved last year ... doh! I have a 165 Electric Shift OMC Stringer and when I push the throttle forward or pull in reverse there is a pretty solid "wham" in the back and the entire system shuts down. It was suggested before that my drive is...
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    Parts Question (OMC)

    I'm still learning about I/O's and "white boat anchors." I've got an 1972 OMC 165 electric shift stringer. My first two questions for the season are: 1.) looks like I need to replace the starter (when I turn the key it just "clicks" but if I tap the starter while turning the key it'll start...
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    '72 Silverline Comoro 17V

    I'm new to the forums, but benefiting GREATLY from the experience out there. Thank you everyone for your suggestions and advice. This weekend I purchased a 1972 Silverline Comoro 17V. It's in amazing condition, but the stern drive is not working right now. That's really the only thing that...
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    OMC Stringer Problem

    I've been lurking on these forums for a few days, and can't say thanks enough for all of the valuable insight many of you provide. It's been very helpful! I just took a plunge into a project boat because I was willing to risk the purchase price. It's a 1972 Silverline Comoro in fantastic...
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