tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183829692888403456.post2614951824827767223..comments2023-05-22T04:45:24.119-07:00Comments on Narrow Escape: A Very Full Circle IndeedDick O'Reillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06801234129107826998noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183829692888403456.post-4026169561826753292009-02-24T20:39:00.000-08:002009-02-24T20:39:00.000-08:00I'm thinking about putting an outboard onto my '76...I'm thinking about putting an outboard onto my '76 Tartan 30. My biggest concern is engine overspeed and subsequent swamping when motoring in any type of sea. What has your experience with this situation been?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183829692888403456.post-49830999418599639912008-04-18T08:03:00.000-07:002008-04-18T08:03:00.000-07:00I have gone through virtually the same journey as ...I have gone through virtually the same journey as you, but mine was on a Catalina 30 with a balky Yanmar 8 HP. I am just now installing a new Tohatsu 9.8 motor after using a "temporary" Honda 8 for 3 years. I'm doing pretty much the same installation as you have. although, I hadn't considered using the old (diesel) fuel tank. I may see if that is possible. <BR/>I have pulled the prop and shaft and am in the midst of plugging the hole.<BR/>Thanks for your comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183829692888403456.post-87474256368514364162007-12-29T17:04:00.000-08:002007-12-29T17:04:00.000-08:00The Tohatsu was purchased from Min-Mar Marine in L...The Tohatsu was purchased from Min-Mar Marine in Long Beach, which is a factory-authorized Tohatsu/Nissan dealer, and other brands as well. They prepped and tested the engine. I took it from there. However, they provided critical information when I later couldn't figure out how to make the electrical hook-up for my non-Tohatsu tachometer. (Tohatsu does not offer a combination tachometer/hour meter unit.<BR/><BR/>The Garelick outboard bracket came from Boater's World in Long Beach, which has an unbeatable price in its 2007 catalog.Dick O'Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801234129107826998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5183829692888403456.post-37213082333160286332007-12-22T05:52:00.000-08:002007-12-22T05:52:00.000-08:00Dick,I'm looking for an engine for my boat. Where ...Dick,<BR/><BR/>I'm looking for an engine for my boat. Where did you get yours?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com