Re: [OMC-Boats] Flotation

If I recall the 500 lbs sounds right, without outboard
>
> From: "Lee Shuster" <lee.k.shuster@...>
> Date: 2008/01/09 Wed PM 01:42:01 EST
> To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's"
> <omc-boats@...>
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Flotation
>
> I don't recall ever seeing a published weight for the open-deck Sport 14
> outboard.
>
> The sister model (same hull) Playmate/Caprice with 90 hp sterndrive
> weighed in at about 1200 pounds.
>
> You can deduct about 400 pounds for the V4 sterndrive and ancillary
> equipment. Then I'd estimate the nicely finished Playmate's windshield,
> deck, seats, etc., at around an additional 250-350 pounds.
>
> Therefore 1200 - 400 - ~300 would equal about 500 pounds dry hull weight
> for the Sport 14 (and that would not include any outboard motor, fuel,
> battery, rigging, etc.
>
> This is only a guestimate, I could be off by a few dozen pounds.
> Cross-check the weight against a very similar classic Boston Whaler 15,
> and you'll find they come in right around 500 - 550 lbs.
>
> Lee
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: omc-boats-bounces@...
> [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of
> tpaquette@...
> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 7:45 AM
> To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and70's; OMC-boats list
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Flotation
>
> Welcome Aboard Michael.
>
> I have a Sport 14 that my dad purchased new in 64.
>
> Odds are the foam is saturated. In a month or so i will finally be able
> to refoam the boat. You will need the foam as this model does not have
> stringers under the floor it uses the foam as a structural component.
>
> There are many on the list who have replaced the foam and are are
> enjoying their boats.
>
> Removal is not that hard, just a day of removing the 1/4 decking etc.
>
> If anyone can tell you the dry weight it would be Phil or Lee.
>
> I have some pictures on the site that show what the hull looks like
> diassembled.
>
> Regards,
>
> Tom
> Charlotte, NC
>
>
> >
> > From: Michael Peck <mpeck@...>
> > Date: 2008/01/09 Wed AM 09:23:46 EST
> > To: OMC-boats list <omc-boats@...>
> > Subject: [OMC-Boats] Flotation
> >
> >
> > I have heard a few people comment on the flotation being saturated.
> How can you tell if it is and is there any way to resolve that without
> completely replacing it? I might be able to weigh it to make sure but I
> don't know what the empty weight (minus motor) is. My Sport14 is
> currently upside down now waiting for warmer weather so I can begin the
> minor fiberglass work.
> >
> >
> > Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 01:46:32 +0000From: fwh11749@...:
> omc-boats@...: Re: [OMC-Boats] Introduction-----
> Original Message -----From: Phil Budne Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2008
> 10:54 amSubject: Re: [OMC-Boats] IntroductionTo:
> omc-boats@...> Welcome aboard!> > > I recently dug up
> (literally) a 1965 Evinrude Sport 14.> > It's a rare one (only made for
> one year)! I'm still kicking > myself I> didn't pick one up when I had a
> chance a few years back [and yet> somehow relieved that I didn't]!> >
> Happy New Year to all!> > phil> (list & website operator, who, oddly
> doesn't own an OMC boat!)>
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> http://lists.ultimate.com/mailman/listinfo/omc-boats>Hello Phill, I also
> am restoring the same boat. So far I have removed the floor and
> styrofoam (water logged approx. 600 lbs worth). I 've replaced the dump
> in foam. Next step plywood and glas!
> s. Reguards FRED HOEFFNER
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