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rebel skier
Gold Member Joined: October-17-2014 Location: Middle Tenn Status: Offline Points: 772 |
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john b
Grand Poobah Joined: July-06-2011 Location: lake Sweeny Status: Offline Points: 3238 |
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The Mercruiser 292 I6 GMs were rated at 200 or 205hp( I believe it depended on the year and they were only available for two or three years) and had 4V carbs and a hotter cam than the truck engine. They were torque monsters because it was basically a tall block 250 with a longer stroke. They came on a Mercruiser I setup and parts have been N/A for those for a long time. They had a raw water pickup through the hull and a raw water pump like an inboard and could be used in inboard applications. Like many inline Mercruisers the intake manifold incorporated into the exhaust manifold was raw water cooled to keep the charge very cool and dense. The Mercruiser 302 of this era was rated at 188hp and was much heavier. IMHO I believe the twin 292s would perform better than 302s but it's hard to beat a 350 or 351. I am not aware of a 292 OMC, are you sure? Here is a Mercruiser / GM 292 in a 1970 Mark Twain in immaculate condition. I considered this boat before my Mustang but like an SN it was too big to pull much farther than the boat ramp with my car. In addition the inevitable engine swap when the Mercuriser I failed would be very expensive since it used a really big octagonal hole in the transom that would have to be reworked and new engine mounts glassed in. This was a solid 50mph boat and pulled very hard for an I/O. |
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1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox"
If everyone else is doing it, you're too late! |
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td_in_nc
Senior Member Joined: March-30-2012 Location: Clayton NC Status: Offline Points: 381 |
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Fish nautique. 1500 south Florida. Link
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63 Skier
Grand Poobah Joined: October-06-2006 Location: Concord, NH Status: Offline Points: 4239 |
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Sounds very nice! 165 HP isn't bad, thought they would be rated lower than that. |
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'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique
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jimsport93
Platinum Member Joined: February-20-2008 Location: Alpharetta Ga Status: Offline Points: 1749 |
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Told this story before. Got to drive a San Juan with a fly bridge and twins back in 1976. Was a Correct Craft newbie back then; was just introduced to CCs while working a summer job at Lanier Harbor Marina-Correct Craft dealer. Did not think to open the motor boxes and check out the engines.
Had this retired Navy Captain (at least he was referred to as "Captain")who took me out with him on his '75 San Juan. He got falling down drunk on the cruise and I had the pleasure of driving the boat back and getting her trailered out of the lake. Thinking back, I should have really run that boat up that day, but was concerned about the Captain and wanted to get him back to the dock; and his beautiful boat back intact. Great ride! |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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Yup, so this has got to be the engines:
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63 Skier
Grand Poobah Joined: October-06-2006 Location: Concord, NH Status: Offline Points: 4239 |
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Pete, he said "Chevy inline 6 292", so not much doubt there. I posted all the pictures he sent me. |
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'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique
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Gary S
Grand Poobah Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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I just got back from a ride,had to see if I in fact have a clock and no I do not. I remember seeing the pictures,one engine was either in a garage or shed |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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It's a very good chance since CC was using some OMC's back then. Good find! |
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Bakchose
Gold Member Joined: November-04-2004 Location: Boston, MA Status: Offline Points: 554 |
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I'm barely hanging in till 5:00 p.m.. Never mind till when I can retire. TGIF!!!!!
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Hollywood
Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13512 |
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I don't know. I'm not sure Gary has a clock in his Shamrock (why would he?) so I don't think he'll be any help.
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Bakchose
Gold Member Joined: November-04-2004 Location: Boston, MA Status: Offline Points: 554 |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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I looked and couldn't find the picture!
I think we need to nail down what engines he has. He states "Chev's" but are they Ford 292 Y's (even though the year would be late for a Y)? |
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Gary S
Grand Poobah Joined: November-30-2006 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 14096 |
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Steve go back some pages,it was posted before and had a pic of one of the engines out |
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rosconole
Gold Member Joined: May-10-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 758 |
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That San Juan needs a couple Cobra Jet motors and an intercoastal zip code.
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1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee
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62 wood
Grand Poobah Joined: February-19-2005 Location: NW IL Status: Offline Points: 4527 |
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Any pics of the 292's?
Would love to see them.. curious about carburation, flywheel location, etc... |
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Riley
Grand Poobah Joined: January-19-2004 Location: Portland, ME Status: Offline Points: 7952 |
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Two motor boxes in that boat leave little room for much else. Great color though.
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63 Skier
Grand Poobah Joined: October-06-2006 Location: Concord, NH Status: Offline Points: 4239 |
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Maybe the SJ could be called a poor man's G23? Bet it throws a mean wake.
My hope is to find a Cuddy at a reasonable price someday. And though twins make little practical sense, I really like the cool factor of a twin engine setup. Twin 302's would be awesome. I'm curious what the 6 cylinder 292's were rated at, have a feeling a single warmed up (300 HP) 351 might have nearly the same power as those twin 6's. |
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'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique
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JMurph
Gold Member Joined: January-06-2006 Location: Maryland/NC Status: Offline Points: 738 |
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I would put a G21 in between them.
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Hollywood
Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13512 |
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A T14 sure would look dinky parked next to that!
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JMurph
Gold Member Joined: January-06-2006 Location: Maryland/NC Status: Offline Points: 738 |
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If we lived at the lake, I would love that boat. It just doesn't fit our needs right now. Good price, but even at free, someone if going to put a lot of time and money into getting it back to being worth it.
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JoeinNY
Grand Poobah Joined: October-19-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5695 |
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I keep expecting Tim Benjamin to bite on that boat however it takes a pretty good size trailer, truck, and workspace to handle that bad boy though. Only guy I know with that stuff already has too many big boats… If anyone really wants to make it happen it is about an hour and a half from my house and I would be happy to help with logistics and be a stopover along the route. Steve if it is only the hardtop that is stopping you I can have that thing removed and stowed in the nearest landfill before you could get yourself here to pick it up.
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67nautique312
Gold Member Joined: June-23-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 883 |
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that would be a cool boat to have!!
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1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter)
67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
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62 wood
Grand Poobah Joined: February-19-2005 Location: NW IL Status: Offline Points: 4527 |
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I want the 292's! . |
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Hollywood
Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13512 |
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Pretty sure I still owe someone a hot tub resulting from the last time I had tequila.
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skutsch
Grand Poobah Joined: June-19-2008 Location: Racine, WI Status: Offline Points: 2874 |
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Tequila make your clothes fall off too? |
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Hollywood
Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13512 |
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The more I drink the more I bare.
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Bri892001
Grand Poobah Joined: September-27-2008 Location: Boston MA Status: Offline Points: 4947 |
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I have some buddies that get quite lubricated when they go to the bar |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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"barring buddy's" This makes me wonder what he actually put on the trailer hubs! |
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scootdogydog
Senior Member Joined: November-03-2013 Location: Central MA Status: Offline Points: 404 |
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a little pricey, but has the 454 in it. Take away the pine needles, and it looks pretty good!
1984 6200 |
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