Posted by Pathfinder14 on 08/24/21 - 6:37 PM
#1
I just purchased a 1964 Whaler. It's been on lakes its entire life. Never had bottom paint. Gel coat has expected glazing cracks and in a few spots (very minor) you can see fiberglass.
I'm thinking about having it re-gel coated.
My questions are what is the perfect engine for that hull?
And I had a 1969 restored Eastport with a new Suzuki 70 hp 4 stroke. As much as I loved wood console/seats I'm 6' 2". I have a console from a 22' Outrage. I'd rather have that and a high lean-on seat.
Suggestions, thoughts, opinions????
Be easy on me.
Edited by Pathfinder14 on 08/24/21 - 9:59 PM
Posted by Windsors2 on 10/01/21 - 1:01 PM
#2
I repowered a 1972 - 16 a few years back with a DF60 and its WOT was 36 mph with a stainless prop. Fantastic gas mileage and boat was very easy to handle. That boat was restored and sold.
I now have a 1968 16 with a 2000 Johnson 90 2S. For reference, my WOT with the Johnson 90 is 41 mph.
Plan to repower with a Suzuki DF60 to keep weight down. Possibly a DF70.
I am going with Suzuki again since dealer / service marina is 1/2 mile away and very good.
If convenience or money were no object, the Yamaha F70 would be hard to beat. If you can get one !