1968 Sakonnet "Metan Vintage Beauty"
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Posted on 01/14/13 - 8:25 PM
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http://youtu.be/ERbPJ_xxH6o
Hope everyone likes!
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Posted on 01/14/13 - 9:13 PM
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Beautiful.
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Posted on 01/15/13 - 9:22 AM
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Stunning!
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Posted on 01/15/13 - 1:29 PM
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incredible workmanship
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Posted on 01/17/13 - 2:09 PM
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Thank you all for your kind comments. The guys in the shop love their work being appreciated by you true Whaler fans!
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Posted on 01/17/13 - 4:31 PM
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Well done! When can i drop off my Outrage?
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Posted on 01/19/13 - 1:04 AM
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MetanMarine wrote: Hope everyone likes!
B R A V O !
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Posted on 04/07/13 - 2:46 PM
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Wonderful!
A feast for the eyes!
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MG56 |
Posted on 08/03/14 - 3:26 PM
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A very nice original hull like that should have been preserved & restored. What you did to it is an epic fail. When I saw your efforts at the transom repair I thought at least you were trying to preserve the green line, but the pictures that followed shocked me.
This is a perfect example of why there are so few very nice original hulls left in the world.
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Finnegan |
Posted on 08/03/14 - 4:02 PM
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There is always somebody.....
I think it's beautiful, the finest, most professional, restoration work I have ever seen, and a great service to the overall Classic Whaler community, keeping these famous boats out on the water and in the classic boat shows.
However, being a Merc guy, I don't like the look of the modern, over-styled 90 E-tec. I don't think it does justice to the classic boat and the work involved. An approximately period correct completely remanufactured 2-stroke, whether it be Merc or OMC, would be a knock out on this boat, and for no more money, maybe even less. Such as one of these:
http://classicmercuryoutboards.com/homes.com/home
These boats should also have restored red Tempo/Mirax 12 gallon tanks.
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lgolt...6&o=14
All suggestions meant only to be constructive!
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thegage |
Posted on 08/03/14 - 6:16 PM
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MG56 wrote:
A very nice original hull like that should have been preserved & restored. What you did to it is an epic fail. When I saw your efforts at the transom repair I thought at least you were trying to preserve the green line, but the pictures that followed shocked me.
This is a perfect example of why there are so few very nice original hulls left in the world.
You had to dig up a thread over a year old just to be negative? Talk about Fail.
There are probably at least 100 other perfect examples ahead of this one as to why there are so few nice original hulls left in the world. Number 1 perfect example: time.
John K.
Edited by thegage on 08/03/14 - 6:17 PM
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Posted on 08/03/14 - 6:35 PM
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A breath taking example of a labor of love by a group of artisans. I enjoyed every moment and slide in the video. My compliments. How far away from Boston. My son is a student at B.U. and would love to meet the staff that did such a beautiful job, when visiting.
Garris
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dougt |
Posted on 08/03/14 - 7:17 PM
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Wow, what a transformation.
Shines like a new Penny.
great work.
Doug
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Posted on 08/03/14 - 9:06 PM
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That is a fine step-by-step restoration! Very nice, Very nice! The results are beautiful.
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Finnegan |
Posted on 08/04/14 - 10:08 AM
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I did not notice that the thread was a year old. That means some very lucky owner is mostly likely out there already enjoying the water is this beautiful craft.
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jw0287 |
Posted on 08/04/14 - 5:33 PM
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I wonder what these boats sell for, a new 17 montuak has different features, ride, and motor, but, this to me is a new boat, and lots of man hours went in it, kind of like making a new one.
20,000 25,000 30,000?
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egerrity |
Posted on 08/05/14 - 11:08 AM
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Amazing... I do love the ETEC, but an old OMC or MERC would look great. I love that they stayed true with the Teleflex shifter. I have mentioned in other posts that I hate my new shifter with my new ETEC... I would love to switch to the Morse style, but I think the loss of the trim and tilt in the handle is too big of a trade off. I wonder if I could get used to it. I love the sound the old shifter makes...
I follow Metan on facebook and they did some amazing repairs to Sandy damaged boats.
I hope everyone is enjoying there boats this summer...
Ed
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Posted on 08/05/14 - 2:40 PM
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Ed - You can make a Morse MT-3 work for you - I did. See previous photo also:
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lgolt...6&o=16
I agree - the BRP engine control is an ugly beast, and way too large for the Whaler console.
I would also agree that the lack of power trim control in the handles is not quite as convenient, but not a deal breaker either. The benefits of the ultra smooth MT-3, especially when fitted with the new super smooth Teleflex XTREME cables, more than make up for it. I have quickly gotten used to the separate Mercury trim panels (round) located underneath the control on the console face. Even with twins, not a big deal at all. I replaced the traditional small red knobs with the larger yacht style knobs from "Ongaro" (or something like that!
Another question - Do you know if Sue still sells the replacement (uncut) gage panels, as shown on the left side of that Montauk? As you can see in my photos, I need two.
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egerrity |
Posted on 08/06/14 - 6:36 AM
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I don't know if Sue still sells them...
Your shifter looks amazing... I was out on my whaler last night and I cant deal with the BRP shifter anymore, the location of the key is dangerous, and can get caught on anything close and snap off the key.
Do I need to change my shift and throttle cables too?
Where is the best place to buy the parts?
Maybe we should state a new thread..
Ed
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Posted on 08/06/14 - 9:28 AM
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To make the conversion, you will need, besides the MT-3:
1. Teleflex XTREME cables. I think they make them Universal at the control end (which means they fit Teleflex/Morse directly, and OMC/BRP specific at the engine end. You can also get Universal on both end, and buy the adaptor kits for BRP. Try surplusunlimited.com for good pricing. About $45/cable, but worth it. Assuming you have BRP control cables now, they won't work in the Morse, Nor did my Mercury ones.
2. Power trim panel. I bought Mercury's for $75/each, which simply plug into the plug from the key switch ignition harness. They may also be convertible for use with BRP? Others have simply rigged up a toggle switch to save money. BRP may have an offering also.
3. You have a complication I didn't have because of the key switch integral with the control. I never thought that was a good idea, and Mercury never offered it. You may need a separate key switch panel.
4. Depending on the hole in your console, you may have to make a thin teak base plate as I did.
Because of the popularity of Evinrudes on Montauks, you should easily be able to sell your control for a good dollar recovery.
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