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Offline dbemis33

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1977 sportster
« on: December 16, 2012, 12:48:02 PM »
We just purchased a 1977 Sportster it is missing some part's. Missing fuel cap ,top & canvas ect .Any good parts places in central Minnesota ??
Will also need a outboard ! We Found a pair of 20 hp Chryslers with dual control's wondering if they would push it ok ?
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Dean
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Offline Rich_V174SS

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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2012, 12:59:56 PM »
I don't think you'll want to mess with twin engines, especially old Chryslers. Two engines means twice the maintenance in parts and cost. And even with twin 20's you're only getting 40 horsepower at most when that boat can take around 90hp. 50hp and up is ideal.
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Offline dbemis33

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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2012, 01:34:23 PM »
Good Point on the maintenance .I was thinking a Back-up motor & being able too troll on one engine .would be used for fishing on small lakes
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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2012, 04:02:09 PM »
Twins are where it's happening!!!





I have a bunch of 35 Johnson's, and dual a control.
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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2012, 04:52:35 PM »
Hi Jerry  How much for a set of twin's i will look may have the controls for twin Johnson's !!!
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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2012, 05:51:26 PM »
Check if you have the controls, They are rare. e-mail me 50sflash@comcast.net I want to clean the shop out.
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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2012, 07:40:06 PM »
Welcome to the CGOAMN Dean !

You might have trouble squeezing two motors onto your transom, pretty tight for just one ...
If ya could squeeze two on, setting up a steering system would also be a problem.

My V-156 came with a 1971 Merc 65 HP motor with out tilt & trim and I could get about 36 mph on gps with a 17P prop, third hole out on trim, latter replaced it with a 1994 Johnson 60 HP motor with T&T and could get about 41 mph on gps with 19P prop ( just me in the boat with a light load of fuel) a 17P would work with some people in the boat or pulling tube/skiers.

A newer 70 to 90 HP Johnson/Evinrude would work well on that hull.
My 60 HP Johnson would go all day on 9 gals. of fuel ... while my 115 HP Merc/Mariner takes 20 plus gals to do the same ...
Post some pictures of your V-156 ...







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Offline Jerry

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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2012, 08:45:10 PM »
Gregg, I think you're right on the space. It looks to small to me too. The steering would be fine though.
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Offline David CVX-16

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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2012, 08:59:06 PM »
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Offline Jerry

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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2012, 12:28:44 PM »
He may have that for some time. The only thing worth real dollars is the hood, and then only if the script is all there and good. I use the '58 motor which has a locking tilt, and then convert it to single fuel line, I sold this one for $1,000 with a rebuilt tank.

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Offline dbemis33

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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2012, 08:17:37 PM »
Wow Very nice picture's & Info !! Will start taking picture's of our project ! Will be awhile before we get too the point of the above picture's !
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Offline Retro Performance

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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2012, 07:43:56 PM »
I agree with Jerry.....Two motors= Twice as much fun..........
« Last Edit: December 18, 2012, 08:43:12 PM by Hyperacme »
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Offline dbemis33

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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2012, 08:33:05 PM »
YES TWIN"S LOL !! Forgot too ask it is on a all roller trailer ? Was thinking a glass boat should be on a bunk trailer ?
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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2012, 08:40:24 PM »
Quote from: dbemis33 on December 16, 2012, 12:48:02 PM
We just purchased a 1977 Sportster it is missing some part's. Missing fuel cap ,top & canvas ect .Any good parts places in central Minnesota ??
Will also need a outboard ! We Found a pair of 20 hp Chryslers with dual control's wondering if they would push it ok ?
Thank You
Dean
Dean, Hannays Marine in St. Anthony can supply parts and we offer a 15% discount to CGOAMN members. What size motor are you thinking? My wife and I closed up shop a year ago but I still have some stuff in storage.

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Re: 1977 sportster
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Offline dbemis33

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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #15 on: December 19, 2012, 06:13:14 PM »
We Did not get the motor with it but this is the project !!!!


« Last Edit: December 19, 2012, 06:26:07 PM by Hyperacme »
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Re: 1977 sportster
« Reply #16 on: December 19, 2012, 06:15:21 PM »
side view


« Last Edit: December 19, 2012, 06:23:34 PM by Hyperacme »
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