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Offline SteveStoker

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SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« on: July 20, 2017, 06:42:19 PM »
Hello all from Texas. I'm a new member with a new project.
I have an 81 carlson. Its the C 537 Metric Series. I'm gonna start with the power plant first and see where it leads.

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2017, 07:36:19 PM »
Welcome to the forum Steve !
Any pictures of your C537 ?

Offline dorelse

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2017, 09:34:07 PM »
Hello all from Texas. I'm a new member with a new project.
I have an 81 carlson. Its the C 537 Metric Series. I'm gonna start with the power plant first and see where it leads.

Welcome!  I have a Metric C-512.
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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2017, 06:47:20 PM »
Here are a couple pics of my C 537. Not much to look at yet.

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2017, 06:51:24 PM »
Here's another.

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2017, 09:50:13 PM »
I really dont know much about this boat or any other for that fact. Im not sure I want a full blown restoration project but,  the thing was almost free. If anyone can help me determine exactly what this boat is and maybe an approx. value Id be grateful.

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2017, 10:54:50 PM »
OMC V6 "Shorty" ?
I'm Googling now ...

Pretty cool a V6 !

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2017, 10:59:48 PM »
OMC V6 Shorty ...
« Last Edit: July 21, 2017, 11:03:21 PM by Hyperacme »

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2017, 12:52:51 PM »
Welcome again Steve!

I've moved your thread to its own since we're all interested to hear more about the OMC V6 you have in it.

What does the transom mount look like?  I'm curious if its the round one or a different one?

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2017, 01:08:46 PM »
My uncle had one of those, went down in a storm in Ibiza! They were really cool, he had all white leather in his.

Great project!

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2017, 05:46:41 PM »
I believe its the round one. Its has the rubber boot. I havent found any rips or tears. Im sure I'll replace it when I tear down. 

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2017, 06:16:02 PM »
I'm willing to bet that is a pretty unique set up with the OMC/V6
Oh, and welcome to the group.
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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2017, 10:27:45 AM »
Is that the T & T system that the motor and drive tilts ?

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2017, 01:01:38 PM »
Im not sure I'm answering this right, but yes it has a trim on it.  The whole unit will tilt. Maybe some good laughs for all. I'm not very knowledgeable about this stuff.
« Last Edit: July 23, 2017, 01:04:36 PM by SteveStoker »

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2017, 01:48:08 PM »
"  I'm not very knowledgeable about this stuff. "

Nor am I ...
Remember some talk about a T & T system on an I/O where the motor tilt's up in front to trim drive.
Back to Google ... LOL

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2017, 02:26:02 PM »
The Google is very popular in my house. The motor doesn't tilt, just the outdrive.
This will b an interesting project for me. Its seems to b a complete and original boat. Its just been neglected real bad.

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2017, 02:48:36 PM »
« Last Edit: July 23, 2017, 02:51:35 PM by Hyperacme »

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Re: SteveStoker & Metric C-537
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2017, 05:22:59 PM »
"  I'm not very knowledgeable about this stuff. "

Nor am I ...
Remember some talk about a T & T system on an I/O where the motor tilt's up in front to trim drive.
Back to Google ... LOL

You're talking about the OMC 'Stringer' drive.  That is where the outdrive and motor are locked together, and the whole thing tilt up/down like a see-saw.
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