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Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1745

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Got my 1961 not 62 Texas Maid 20' Electra home last weeknd. Got her gutted and cleaned up. Now Iam looking for motor or motors.

I realy like the look of dual motors in the old brochures. Was looking for Evinrude or Johnson 35 to 50 hp motors. Iam am strictly going for looks this is not going to be a off shore boat. So I realy dont need two motors. Would just like to have 60 to 100 hp total.

How did the old boats control boxes work? Was there just one that went to both motors or like modern ones sperate controls for each motor. In the Texas Maid Brochure I can only see three levers.

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Matthew

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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1746

bfmccasper Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 101 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	If I had to guess, if theres only 3 levers. I would say one is reverse and each motor has independent throttle(the remaining 2) Just my two cents. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1754

LakeLBJ TX Maid Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 76 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	I tought may be two were shift one for each engine and one throttle. That away they are at same speed? The two are together and one is by its self. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1755

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OMC had 4 two short for shift, and two long for throttle

You could forward one and reverse the other for sharper turns at the dock. Or just put one in gear for slow moving

If you had tac you could adj the throttles as to be truing the same rpm

The leaver are side by side as to be able to move both port and starboard shift or throttle together

This is the set up I have stored away for when I get both of my Johnson Golden Javelins running and on back of the Yellow Jacket

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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1771

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 335 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	Here is a pic of the dual controls I think you're talking about or not, can't get the pic to upload Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1772

Glastron_GT160 Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 95 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 0	Bill's pic: Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1773

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 335 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	OK see if you can make this one magically appear Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1776

Glastron_GT160 Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 95 Karma: 13 Thank you received: 0	Okay... Bill's 2nd pic. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1786

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 335 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	Wow, you're good! Why didn't it work for me? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1792

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Not entirely sure Bill. The only thing I noticed is that when I tried to attach it as a .jpeg file, like you, it didn't work. I attached it as a .jpg and it worked fine. This software may not properly recognize .jpeg files. The file uploaded okay but wouldn't show up visually using img tags.

Your image files and method of attaching were correct, just not working properly. I saved the files, then re-attached as .jpg file.

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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1837

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 335 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	I didn't know there were different jpegs, I thought it was just because computers hate me. They really do. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1845

classicfins Offline Contributing Member Posts: 755 Karma: 26 Thank you received: 0	barnickelbill wrote: I didn't know there were different jpegs, I thought it was just because computers hate me. They really do. I've found that usually all files will show when saved as a jpg, not not always when they are as a jpeg. I don't know why that is.... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1850

scotty Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 1 Thank you received: 0	Here is a link to the installation instuctions for that control: s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh239/smhawkeyer/1957%20Simplex%20Control/ Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1879

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Its realy easy just to hook up to controls. I did it whan I had a troll motor and had 2 controls had the troll motor link up so could steer it also. You can mount them up side by side or one mounted into the botom hole and the first control.
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I will look and see if I have any pix

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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1969

LakeLBJ TX Maid Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 76 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Bill and Glastron Thanks for the pics. Tall Texan the set up your talkiing about is what I would like to find. Up here in Central Texas I guess it wasnt as common as down on the Gulf. I have found a 85hp Merc but realy want a dual Johnson or Evinrude. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #1985

thompsonboat Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1418 Karma: 188 Thank you received: 19	Twins are fun (when they work) Andreas Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #2034

herters59 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 263 Karma: 101 Thank you received: 12	Bryanfenwick has a set of omc dual controls. Call him at 623 478 2558 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #2062

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While dual motors may require more work to set up , they make sense for a larger ( over 18 feet) vintage boat. The safety aspect of having dual motors is one advantage. I only have one 40 hp. motor on my boat, but I always take my emergency kicker motor with me. And, you can get your 60 to 80 hp. total power using dual older classic outboards of 30 to 40 hp. each. The total weight of classic dual motors is higher than a single newer motor of the same total horsepower, but the classic look of duals is great.

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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #2166

LakeLBJ TX Maid Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 76 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Andreas that looks way cool. Do you have a picture form the outside of the boat of the motors. And your controls. Thanks Hesters59 but I need every thing not just controls. Yes I bought a boat wiht no motor lol . Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #2172

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Matthew, not only do they look cool, there's no sound as sweet as twins singing in unison behind you! It's been a long time, but I still remember the melody like it was yesterday.

You may want to consider snatching up the available controls, then work on getting the cables. Those buggers are getting really tough to find, and finding a complete assy with the right length cables makes the odds astronomical. Just a suggestion.

PS If you don't have the motors yet, it may not make sense to go there just yet. I'm famous for getting the cart before the horse.

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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #2269

thompsonboat Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1418 Karma: 188 Thank you received: 19	Here's shot of the twins and the boat from the backside. I do not have pics of the control box. However, it's the same as the one pictured in a previous post in this thread. Mine are painted the Johnson colours of course. Andreas Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #2271

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 335 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	Here's a nice set from Mt. Dora a few years back Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #2547

LakeLBJ TX Maid Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 76 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Andreas very nice Barnickelbill what year are those Johnsons? Those are super sweet looking Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #2550

classicfins Offline Contributing Member Posts: 755 Karma: 26 Thank you received: 0	That boat would look really sharp with a set of twin '61 40 horse Evinrudes. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #2595

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 335 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	They are 58's. I'm working on a couple for my Glastron, hope they turn out as nice. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 9 months ago #2741

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Yes the Evinrude would look sweet. I saw that very same motor on Lake LBJ this past wknd. LOVE the retro look !!!!

The 1958 Johnsons may be to old looking for this boat but those are super cool looking!!!!! Look great on a fin boat.

Sent some pics whin you get done Bill. Looks like ur doing a total overhaul.

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Re:Dual motors 14 years 8 months ago #4994

LakeLBJ TX Maid Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 76 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Well after I bought two 40 hp OMCs last weekend. Now Iam going to go get two 35 hp Evinrudes. There 1959 with four lever control box and two two lever boxes. No motors now Iam over run. Hope to have pictures Soon. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 7 months ago #5749

LakeLBJ TX Maid Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 76 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Two 1959 35 Larks Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 7 months ago #5750

LakeLBJ TX Maid Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 76 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Got this control box, but it says Johnson Ship Master. I have tow Evinrudes of the same vintage could I just chankge out name plate? And I do have a extra knob. I need to get on the ball and get them put on and get um wet!!!!! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 7 months ago #5778

thompsonboat Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1418 Karma: 188 Thank you received: 19	Yes, you can change the name plate. OMC used one control box and just changed the name plate and paint scheme depending upon which branch : Evinrude, Johnson, Gale. Andreas Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 7 months ago #5863

HandyAndy Offline Moderator Posts: 1107 Karma: 102 Thank you received: 12	The control box you have is for mounting on the port side- these can be converted to starboard configuration with the parts from a starboard two-lever control. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 7 months ago #5892

LakeLBJ TX Maid Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 76 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Thompson & Andy, What color I have seen both black and white? And its going on the port side so no need to change out levers. It kinda looks like you could just run the cables out the other end to mount it were ever. Thanks for the help guys! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dual motors 14 years 5 months ago #11371

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 335 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	Here's a few pics. They're almost done. Need some rear medallions & electric start plates for the front of the hood, if anybody has some Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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