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wallyg

I am getting ready to scrap these motors and outdrives - does anyone want these? Going once.....

Call Walt at (706) 339 0594.

wallyg

Our 1969 Alcan 3070 now has Twin 150 HP 2001 Yamaha OX 66 Saltwater series two stroke outboards. I had the boat yard do the work so the cost was a bit steep $25K USD. I had the yard rig my temporary helm to save some money. She is at the slip now and I plan to set up a dual helm in the coming months...

wallyg

Sorry, I have been away. I am having the repower done by Ross Marine Boatyard in Charleston South Carolina.

Walt

wallyg

Hi, I have my 1969 Alcan 370 at the boatyard now getting refitted with twin 150 hp Yamaha outboards :). They are used motors and the project will not be cheap. I should be launching in 2-3 weeks so stay tuned. Two single motor brackets: $1250 each Two 2000 Yamaha 150 2 stroke outboards: $7200 Weldin...

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One more (after one year in salt water)!

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Pete, We have the same boat. I bought mine in 2012 and hand sanded the hull and reworked the inside for two years. I launched it last year and it has been my live aboard during the week in Charleston S.C. til last Friday. I just hualed her to get repowered with outboards :)..... If you're sand blast...

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Ahoy, Skinny Dugan is getting outboards and the Volvo powerplants are for sale. Two 1969 Aquamatic 150's with GM 150 hp V6 Motors. Both motors are running but old . Known problems are exhaust manifold leaks in both starboard side exhaust manifolds. Starboards motor runs well. Port motor backfires un...

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Well Gentlemen, It time that I open another string on the tech tab called "repowering an Alcan 370 with Twin 150 Yamaha Outboards" - I bought the motors. They're old and used, but pretty. Stay tuned for pictures on a new topic! Thanks for all your feedback. The truth is I am not in a hurry, so plane...

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Hi David and Rob, Great information. Thanks for all the feedback. As far as the weight of the Skinny Dugan, I know that when I craned it from the transport truck onto my trailer it was 12, 400 lbs. Since then I sanded off about 100 lbs of paint :) and removed the genset. the boat is probably now @12...

wallyg

Or if someone can tell me at what speed their Alcan 370 gets on plane that would help.

Cheers,

Walt

wallyg

I am preparing to repower my 1969 Alcan 370 with twin outboards. The choices are twin 115 hp, 135 hp or 150 hp. Does anyone know how much it will take to get my boat on plane?

Cheers,

Walt

wallyg

After nearly two years restoration work our 69 Alcan 370 "Skinny Dugan" hits water in South Carolina!!!! Motored from Beaufort to Charleston where she'll make her new home. Stay tuned!

wallyg

I expected an least an executive summary of the 2012 rendevous with pictures from somebody there, to keep those who could not attend inspired. For all of us toiling away in the yard can someone who was there share a bit of the happenings?

Cheers, Walt

wallyg

I found a taker - sorry for any inconvience.

Walt

wallyg

I am planning to remove my orginal Onan generator from my 1969 Alcan 37. It was in running condititon when I bought the boat last yesr. Anyone who wants it let me know. Its in South Carolina, USA.

Walt

wallyg

Hi Rob, THanks for the offer. I went ahead and replaced the old control unit with new Teleflex CH5600P twin lever single function controls. I had to make a second cutout and install the second unit but that went pretty smooth. The cables look like they'll work so after a couple of hours I am off to ...

wallyg

A two hole strap in my throttle linkage control broke. I believe the control is the orginial for my '69 Alcan 37 with Volvo 250 and Buick V6 powerplants. The throttle cable is free to move so I don't think it was the root cause of the failure. I suspect wear in the dash mounted control. I can machin...

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Rb1,

I think your motors and outdrives match mine and I would be interested in having them as spares. Are they still availabe, and if so what is their condition?

Thanks, Walt

wallyg

Holy Christmas!

Rob is up to his old tricks... Don't let my wife see this latest "mod". ...I'd be a bilge slave whitlling on a downstairs bedroom til .. well. .. I've no idea

Rob, are you for hire?

Walt

wallyg

Here's the Allure Traficmater flooring in the Carole Ann.

wallyg

Robert, The way I have uploaded attachemtns on the forum: _ Click "POST REPLY" to start your entry _ At the botttom of the text entry window there are "OPTIONS" and "UPLOAD ATTACHMENT" tabs. Click the "UPLOADE ATTACHMENT" Tab _ Click "BROWSE" to navigate to the file you want to uplaod _ Select the f...

wallyg

Howdy Rob, Enjoying the forum activity on the subject. Thanks for your input on the Carole Ann - more feedback on her as i dig into things. Your call if we create a dedicated "gearhead channel". Sounds like the sale of Robert's hardware for sale has culitvated the gearhead in all of us. Wherever, I'...

wallyg

Hi Robert,

Yes the outdrives are Volvo Penta 250's. I am not sure if the V6 motors I have are of Buick origin. I will be digging into them shortly. As for your parts, it sounds like Emeral Mist is positioned to do the deal.

Good luck!

Walt

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Robert, The plan is to take it to Dataw Marina in SC (USA) and have them bottom paint it and then travel lift it into the Morgan River. I may try launch and retrieve at a ramp down the road. For now, I need a little help putting it all together. I think before I do the launch I may try Rob's lever t...

wallyg

You rock Rob!

wallyg

Hi Robert, I am not a motor expert - i have always equated an "inline 6" to be a "straight six", meaning the cylinders are in a line (thus "inline" ). In contrast, my boat has V6 motors - three cylinders on one side and three on the other forming a V around the crankshaft. Can you clarify what type ...

wallyg

Hello Robert,

Provided Rob passes, I may be interested in your gear. I am a bit confused though. Do you have V6 motors? or inline motors? And you have one VOlvo Penta Foot?

Walt

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I have my 69 Alcan 37 on a new triple axle aluminum trailer (see pictue at teh bottom of the "I think I'm in love" thread on this forum). I bought it new for $7,000 USD delivered. Made for salt water - all aluminimum/ stainless construction - Its rated at 18,000 lbs and 40'. Electric/Hydraulic brake...

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We took the Carpet out of the Carole Ann and want to replace it with something that looks like wood. We want it to be light weight, durable, and easy to clean. I have shopped around and saw that there are several "strip" vinyl products out there that look great. One variety is adhesive backed and is...

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Rob, Understood. I figured you didn't allow wasted space on the Catherine Ann. Interesting coincidence - I was provisioning at the local Walmart this evening and I happened by a Futon Sleeper Sofa - mmmmm it looked cumfy. I'm inclined to see if the matrass fits the pilot house. Stay tuned......

wallyg

Hi Rob, Nice job on the pilot house seating/ sleeper - I want to use your design . I studied the writeup you posted on ALcanboats.com. Questions: 1) I see drawers under the forward substructure for the seat (port side of the pilot house) but no drawers further aft or on the aftmost seat. Why not? DI...

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Forum,

South Carolina Base,

The Alcan Has Landed

wallyg

David and Rob, I am the proud owner of an Alcan 37. Thank you for coming, reviewing, and sharing opinions about the boat with me - it helped me make the decision to purchase the boat. Next is the trip to my yard in SC for some TLC and next spring we will moor her in Charleston. I wish you the best i...

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David & Rob, I just got off the phone with David and he's planning to meet me Friday morning for a look at the boat. Thanks David! Rob, It would be great if you could join us. Please call me at (706) 339-0594 or send me your number and I'll fill you in. The plan is to haul the boat out of the water ...

wallyg

Boat is 1969 Alcan 37 Paula Sue. I will be going to see it outside Ottawa Thrusday afternoon and Friday morning.

David, if you are available to meet Friday morning, I can give you details.

Thank you for the info gentlemen.

wallyg

Okay, "I think I'm in Love" has taken on new gravity. Going to the homeland (Ontario) to see the boat and perhaps consumate the deal two days from now. Here are my questions: 1) I've seen some issues with corrosion from within i.e. saturated foam - where can/ should I inspect for this? Or can I soun...

wallyg

Thanks for the reply - Understood.

I was just curious why the Alcan manufacturer would put wildly ( i.e. gas = 2x diesel) different horsepower motors in the same boat.

Walt

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Good information to know - thanks Terry.

Do you know if the diesel version was much slower than the gas version?

wallyg

I was reading in the Alcan 37 owners manual that the boat came equiped with either twin gas @ 170 hp each, or twin diesel @ 92 hp each (there was one more twin gas option @ 155 hp each) I was wondering why the diesels are so much less power than the gas - perhaps not enougth room to fit a more power...

wallyg

okay thanks.

i didn't notice how old the alcan ad was when i responded - i'm sure it no longer available.

keep those adds coming!

wallyg

David,

Thanks for the feedback and the link - I will study the plans. I'm curious - you mentioned cutting some holes to gain access to areas - what material did you cut through? Wood paneling, or aluminum covers?

Walt

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Thanks again Rob - I'll sleep better now.

Neat application of a computer fan on the link you recommended.

We'll be in touch...

wallyg

So far so good on the Alcan aquisition - the wife is not quite on board, but she is on the dock acting interested... Regarding the factory installed foam of the '69 Alcan 37: - my worst nightmare is that i bring the boat to the SE USA and, and due to the heat, I start a petri dish experiment in an i...

wallyg

I'm still trying to figure out how much its going o cost to transport the boat thus the purchase is pending - I'll send you pictures if/ when the deal gets firmed up.

wallyg

I had one other inquiry on repowering the Alcan 37 1) My intent would be to remove the orignal motors and outdrives and mount two outboard motors on aluminum brackets that I attach to the transom. My plan would be to weld the orignal outdrive holes shut with aluminum plate and then either bolt or we...

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Thanks for the info Rob. Its invaluable to have a users input . Interesting to hear about the thermal insulation. Unfortunately I wil not have the opportunity to be in the shade so will need to insulate the boat. Some thougths: 1) From the original owners manual: "Fiberglass insulation in the deckho...

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I was excited to discover the Alcan breed after months searching for a Intracoastal Waterway (SE USA) worthy houseboat. It looks perfect - hull shape, aluminum material, strength of construction. I am in negotiations now to purchase a 1969 Alcan and truck it to the SE where it will be my Monday thru...

wallyg

Rob, I am considering buying a 1969 ALcan 37 with stock I/O motors and drives. I plan to replace them - do you want them?

wallyg

Hi, Do you still have your boat for sale?

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