Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Tilt solution

From: BreAnne Upcott <h2onsnow@...>
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:10:28 -0400

Thats fine, I wasnt complaining. I like to read and help when I can.
 Thanks

On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 1:42 PM, Lee Shuster <Lee.Shuster@...>wrote:

> BreAnne,
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> Lee
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> *From:* omc-boats-bounces@... [mailto:
> omc-boats-bounces@...] *On Behalf Of *BreAnne Upcott
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:09 AM
> *To:* Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
> *Subject:* Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Tilt solution
>
> Sorry, I've been getting responses that dont pertain to my topic for
> some reason. I'm not quit sure what you mean by cutting a new hole. My unit
> would bolt up to all the original locations. no drilling or cutting
> involved.
>
> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:18 PM, Nexi <ohnoitsnexi@...> wrote:
>
>> Funny how you've now responded to 2 other messages and mine still
>> remains unanswered. I'll ask again.
>>
>> So this would require cutting a new hole in the transom and patching
>> the old hole?
>>
>>
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>> *From:* BreAnne Upcott <h2onsnow@...>
>> *To:* Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's <
>> omc-boats@...>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 26, 2009 10:44:58 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Tilt solution
>>
>> Andy,
>> I'm sorry you took that as an insult, but if I show you a picture or
>> illustration at this point, It negates my legal responsibility until the
>> patent is filed and I have protection. You cant be mad at me for following
>> the rules. Your lucky as far as the longevity of your tilt system. You
>> obviously maintain well. KUDOS. I've been repairing the stringers for over
>> 31 years and have seen my fair share of frustrated customers. People in
>> general that owned these boats were not in state of mind to do repairs, let
>> alone maintain fluids. Do a little more Due Diligence before monkeying up my
>> back. its one of the reasons many people scrubbed their attempt to repair it
>> ( the clutch pack (N/A) and expense of the motor.Avg $100.00 (a mediocre
>> motor for that stress application). I have seen people bolt their clutch
>> packs together so it tilts. A dangerous remedy for lower end underwater
>> collisions. The clutch pack was designed to slip in the event of an
>> underwater obstacle. Mine will do the same, but not in the same location as
>> the clutch pack It is also a reduction gear setup, so the outdrive does not
>> drop down at the original rate. I'm sure you have experience with relieving
>> your finger off the switch so the outdrive doesn't slam down so hard. There
>> are other better features included that make it virtually maintenance free.
>> Like I stated in the previous post, I will be adding Illustrations after the
>> patent has been finalized.
>> Thank you
>>
>> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 10:17 PM, Andy Perakes <aperakes@...
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Apologies for my bluntness here, but if you can't tell me anything
>>> about it then don't waste my time not telling me about it! I've got 42
>>> years (and going) on my ORIGINAL tilt -- I hardly call that a bad design.
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> *From:* BreAnne Upcott <h2onsnow@...>
>>> *To:* Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's<omc-boats@...>
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:58 PM
>>> *Subject:* Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Tilt solution
>>>
>>> I'm not at liberty to send any illustrations at this point since its in
>>> the middle of being patented.
>>>
>>> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 4:55 PM, Scott Veazie <scottveazie@...>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Do you have an illustration on how this would be done? I'm curious,
>>>> sounds like a great idea, for future problems down the road that might pop
>>>> up with the old system.
>>>>
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>>>> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:30:57 -0400
>>>> From: h2onsnow@...
>>>> To: omc-boats@...
>>>> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Tilt solution
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The stringer outdrives were made by the Omc Corp. and used in evinrude,
>>>> johnson sterndrive boats as well as Thompson and others. They have a direct
>>>> drive electric motor with a worm gear and oil bath clutch pack for tilting
>>>> the outdive. The clutch packs are no longer available and the design was
>>>> tough on the motor, especially at around 100.00 for just the motor. The
>>>> motor was also close to the flor of the boat which induced moisture
>>>> buildup. My system would eliminate the need for the clutch pack and reduce
>>>> the stress put on the motor for longer motor life. And relocate the motor
>>>> higher for less moisture buildup.
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM, Justin DeSantis <
>>>> duc1098desmo@...> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> When you say solution, what problem are you solving? And which boats
>>>> use those outdrives?
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Bre<h2onsnow@...> wrote:
>>>> > I have come up with a solution for the tilt system for the stringer,
>>>> 400 and
>>>> > 800 outdrives. I am trying to find a market for it and would like
>>>> feedback
>>>> > on the need for this improvement. Just a glimps of what it would
>>>> include is
>>>> > no need for any clutch pack and easier mounting for the motor.
>>>> > Thank you.
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