1996 Privateer Renegade I/O to Outboard Conversion
They did a test run today to make sure it was propped right ...... at 5700 rpm they read 50 mph on gps. Puppy scoots nicely Mud !! 👍
Damn, what you gonna call your boat "Road Runner" meep meep
When it all comes together, wont be long now, excellent work, best of luck with the new motor and boat.
First MateOriginal Crew508 postsSince 2019
Wait till you hear that Motor, or should say wait till you Don't hear it. You will love it !!. 👍
Tell your Children every day that you love them
I was so poor growing up, if i were not a boy i would have had Nothing to play with !! :)
All that matters in the end is that we Loved
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain."
I was so poor growing up, if i were not a boy i would have had Nothing to play with !! :)
All that matters in the end is that we Loved
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain."
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,182 postsSince 2018
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I know you did a thorough research on the zuke, and this question is probably better in it's own thread but why the zuke over a Honda, merc or yamaha?
I will probably repower next year. I was looking at etec's but that is no longer an option. Was looking at a 300 or 350.
I will probably repower next year. I was looking at etec's but that is no longer an option. Was looking at a 300 or 350.
"The deer hunter habitually watches the next bend; the duck hunter watches the skyline; the bird hunter watches the dog; and the non-hunter does not watch." Aldo Leopold
"Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing it is not the fish they are after." Henry David Thoreau
"Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing it is not the fish they are after." Henry David Thoreau
First MateOriginal Crew693 postsSince 2019
Stopped in on the install ...... 40 something years of doing everything on my boats myself including rigging, made it hard to drop the boat off this morning at Sandpiper Marine. My friend Bob tried to as best he could to convince me it would be ok. We stopped in this afternoon ..... I was very impressed with the work and felt way better. It's looking good! They are going to take it for a ride tomorrow and make sure everything is good.
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you're not the only one who stopped by Sandpiper to get a peek yesterday
"Well, it's alright.
.............even if you're old and gray."
"Well, it's alright.
............you still got something to say."
.............even if you're old and gray."
"Well, it's alright.
............you still got something to say."
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,900 postsSince 2018
I know you did a thorough research on the zuke, and this question is probably better in it's own thread but why the zuke over a Honda, merc or yamaha?
I will probably repower next year. I was looking at etec's but that is no longer an option. Was looking at a 300 or 350.
Started a new thread: Yamaha or Suzuki ?
“The greatest things ever done on earth have been done little by little"
CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018
Trim tabs mounted, next I have to locate where the piston support brackets go. Dash is looking good, things are coming together quickly now. Trying to decide where the solix (laying on dash) is going, either the dash or hanging from cabin top ? Taking a few days off to celebrate the privilege of living in a free country!
“The greatest things ever done on earth have been done little by little"
CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018
Trim tabs mounted, next I have to locate where the piston support brackets go. Dash is looking good, things are coming together quickly now. Trying to decide where the solix (laying on dash) is going, either the dash or hanging from cabin top ? Taking a few days off to celebrate the privilege of living in a free country!
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Looking good. FWIW, my opinion is to hang it from the cabin top; the dash is so beautifully uncluttered now.
Now that comment is null and void if you wouldn't have a clear view of it from the aft end of the cockpit while fishing. If anyone wants to get swatted with a rod on my boat, see what happens when you block my view of the sounder...
Shall I go to heaven or a-fishing? - H. D. Thoreau
Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar
Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar
AdmiralOriginal Crew21,717 postsSince 2018
Looking good. FWIW, my opinion is to hang it from the cabin top; the dash is so beautifully uncluttered now.
Had a few friends over ...... that was the consensus.
“The greatest things ever done on earth have been done little by little"
CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018
Spent a couple of hours working on the wiring. Had to disconnect and separate all the wiring the engine installers had wrapped up. My panel wasn't installed and everything was in the way. Wasn't too bad. loosened the hydraulic steering lines and moved them as well. Should have taken a before photo.
“The greatest things ever done on earth have been done little by little"
CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018
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Swim platform ladder installed.
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"The deer hunter habitually watches the next bend; the duck hunter watches the skyline; the bird hunter watches the dog; and the non-hunter does not watch." Aldo Leopold
"Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing it is not the fish they are after." Henry David Thoreau
"Many men go fishing all their lives without knowing it is not the fish they are after." Henry David Thoreau
First MateOriginal Crew693 postsSince 2019
This afternoon I hooked up the Humminbird and watched the "Demo Mode". I'm thinking there is going to be a bit of a learning curve with this machine.
Last year I bought a Hook II 9" triple shot, I'm still learning, down and side scan detail is unbelievable.
Today I start installing my Furuno 1815 radar, this will be a big learning curve, but I'm confident I will be ok with it.
Love the detail in your cable management, after I wire up the radar I am going to enclose my wiring panel, right now it is exposed, I just never got around to building the enclosure.
Last year I bought a Hook II 9" triple shot, I'm still learning, down and side scan detail is unbelievable.
Today I start installing my Furuno 1815 radar, this will be a big learning curve, but I'm confident I will be ok with it.
Love the detail in your cable management, after I wire up the radar I am going to enclose my wiring panel, right now it is exposed, I just never got around to building the enclosure.
First MateOriginal Crew508 postsSince 2019
Swim platform ladder installed.
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CaptainOriginal Crew1,979 postsSince 2018
There were four posts welded to the underside of the platform. They were threaded and the ladder bolted to them and slides in underneath. There is a spring-type lock that holds it in place after it slides in place.
“The greatest things ever done on earth have been done little by little"
CaptainOriginal Crew2,530 postsSince 2018
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1996 Privateer Renegade I/O to Outboard Conversion