Section for inboards?

Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128495

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We have several sections for outboard motors but we inboard afficionados have no place to discuss the problems/solutions and peculiarities of inboard engine installations, operation and trouble-shooting. A section for inboard motors might be a welcome addition to many and it could cover all types of inboard engines...Ford, Chevy, Chrysler and AMC based, flatheads and all types of inboard transmissions. Something to consider Ken?

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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128497

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Interesting thought Jan I think that's a good idea. Could probably discuss the trannies that go with them, i.e. velvet drives, v drives etc.??? Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128504

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Yes...that's what I had in mind. Inboards have their own set of requirements and problems. There are a lot of collectible boats built in the 1960s and 70s with inboard engines. Admittedly, the smaller ones are usually ski boats but some are just "go devils" with no particular specialty i.e., Donzis. Lots of things could be discussed: re-powering, substituting different make or larger engines; Paragon vs Velvet Drive vs PCM transmissions, etc. An inboard section could also prove to be a help to stern drive guys with their engines/problems.

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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128509

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Jan, Good idea. If you're interested I have manuals for Velvet drive(s) and also a parts manual and an engine manual for Fireballs. Had them for my Century but they have been sitting on the shelf for years. Can send them if you want. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128510

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Thanks Cal. I could put that Velvet drive manual to use fairly soon. I have about 7 or 8 of them sitting around collecting dust. I've never had to rebuild one but I think that time is coming soon. Still have my address?

If I ever get the time and energy (at the same time) I'll post a lot of the info I have to the Glassic Library.

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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128513

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Jan, I sent you a mail. Need the address. Two bound manuals, one printed and a small extra bonus of an OMC owners manual I think it's for a model 800 or something. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128516

tomroyal4 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 10 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	I'm in the process of inquiring an inboard project myself. This will be my first inboard, so I would definitely be interested in a forum dedicated to them. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128529

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Damn missed it. Have a velvet drive for mine that I have no idea what condition it's in. Oh well....... Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128535

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Bob, lots of downloadable info on the web for the velvet drives, even shop manuals. Just have to print them out. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128548

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Roger that Cal thanks. Haven't looked really, so busy with the new chines and no plank problem at hand. lol Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128556

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1577 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	We inboard owners are being discriminated against and treated like second class boaters. It's not fair! We have feelings! There's more to vintage boating than being pushed around by a stinky egg-beater! (I guess my idea died...not much of a following.) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128566

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Purely a blatant case of age and class discrimination. Wood inboards were around before Columbus and the Vikings. Glass and steel inboards evolved to become toys of the upper class. Something ought to be done.
Prime example of first inboard powered boat...

examples of inboard powered boats after the evolution...

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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128576

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Don't call it dead yet ?
As soon as I saw this thread, I started looking for a copied manual for a universal Unimite 4 that I have (out of a 1953 Lyman Islander) to have scanned and get ready for upload if the section forum came to be ? From what I'm told ? it is the same motor of a model B Chris Craft motor ?

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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128592

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Hey I have a few vintage glass inbords ( Resorter and Arabian) I've restored and am running along with the old outboards so you are not alone!
I do find them way simpler which is an endearing quality but still, questions arise. I think it would be a worthy category so specific questions isssues etc. don't get lost in the general forum.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128594

16Again Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 176 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	A separate section for inboards is a great idea. There were a lot of glass and wood glass boats built in the 50's,60's,and 70's that are worth preserving. In addition there was a lot of ingenuity that went into making these boats perform. Jack Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128597

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A good thread like this might really help someone who may have always wanted an inboard, but never knew much about the marine engine mechanics (nor mechanics of direct or V-drive, stuffing boxes, alignment so it does not vibrate, etc, etc.) They were always catching my eye...LOVE the sound...skied behind a ton of different inboards (and always love going to the wooden boat shows). They are all amazing in their own right. I sure loved the sound when a guy fired up his twin 440 mopar inboards...one v-8 is already pretty sweet to hear...I had never heard 2 in the same classic wood boat before - Lots of WOW tied to those docks...and then when they all glide away with the sun shining through that American flag on the back - very classy in my book. I would follow a thread on inboards! Just my "wanna be" thoughts.

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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128605

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1577 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Earth to Ken! Come in, Ken. So what do you think of the idea? Over. Ken! Come in! Do you read me? Over. (I guess Ken is lost in space. Let's name a high school after him.) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128639

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Exactly three years ago it was a sad day. I sold my namesake 1963 Century Sabre. Yes an INBOARD. All the info I could have posted on this rebuild/restoration over five years is not lost but also is not shared. Still archived somewhere....I forget. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128640

kensikora Offline Administrator Posts: 1082 Karma: 93 Thank you received: 12	Ken to Earth: I read you, over. Inboard Section coming: how about a catchy name like: On board with Inboards My Inner Inboard Inboard not Overboard or (Over Bored for that matter, well maybe an overbored Inboard...) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128643

Subaru Scott Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 120 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	INNER INBOARD... BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128651

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Overbored inboard would make Jan happy!!!!!! LOL Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128656

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1577 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	How true...but we don't want to make it an exclusive club. Then again, maybe we do. How about "Inboards Only-No Eggbeaters Allowed." Actually, "Inboards/Direct Drive" would do. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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A couple of my favorite glass direct drives. Of course I love the wooden inboards, the exotic speedy ones and the home built modifieds...I just do not have the resources, talent, nor space for them. That is why I really appreciate going to shows and appreciate owners even more for sharing their beauties!

Can't wait to see this thread take off.

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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 11 months ago #128683

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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 10 months ago #128747

kensikora Offline Administrator Posts: 1082 Karma: 93 Thank you received: 12	New section is up! Any volunteers to moderate? I would like to lighten the load on the regular moderators. Light duty includes checking the forum every now and then to make sure topics are relevant, no off color comments, language, no spammers, etc. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 10 months ago #128752

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1577 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	"I'll take the job until I'm dead or you find somebody better." - Johnny Rico, "Starship Troopers" (But I don't see the new section listed anywhere.) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 10 months ago #128754

jimandros Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 651 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 37	Nautilus wrote: " (But I don't see the new section listed anywhere.) That's the beauty of an inboard, you can't really see them. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 10 months ago #128755

kensikora Offline Administrator Posts: 1082 Karma: 93 Thank you received: 12	Ken to earth: do you read me now? Nautilus< do you want to moderate any other forums as well? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Section for inboards? 7 years 10 months ago #128756

Nautilus Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1577 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Well, I seem to stop by here every night and here and there during the day. So, I might as well help out if/where I can. "Use me. I'm Trash!" ("Jekyll and Hyde Together Again") Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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