Bernie Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 A couple years ago, maybe more, I began plans to fix up a boat to install twin engines on. Over time I gathered up pats and pieces, engines and finally a boat. Originally twin 18HP were the plan but the 1955 25HP electric starts came together first. The boat is a 1984 16ft cedar strip, same model as my first boat in 1975. Turned out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMan11 Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Super cool. You don't see that everyday. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) Nice, we're going to try and wrap up our Giesler resto this winter. Dads retiring so that will help Edited July 6, 2016 by Freshtrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Any chance we could hear those twins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 That looks like fun, I love the look of those old motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 They must hum a nice tune in sync..well done looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Nice motors. My dad had the same engine (only one) on his cedar strip boat in the early 70s.I didn't think that they were still making cedar strip boats in 1984. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Far F'N out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Nice motors. My dad had the same engine (only one) on his cedar strip boat in the early 70s. I didn't think that they were still making cedar strip boats in 1984. Bernies family still makes them today, and they are affordable compared to an aluminum. I'm often tempted to pick up a new 18 ft . http://www.gieslerboats.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Nice rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thanks guys. Kickingfrog, I have a video but it's mostly fingers. Trying to operate two things at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Nice job Bernie! Now get out in the boat with your drone and do some filming/flying! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Very cool! Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelheadphycho Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Ok? That's a dream rig Bernie! Nice work man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Thanks guys. Kickingfrog, I have a video but it's mostly fingers. Trying to operate two things at once. Thanks Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Any chance we could hear those twins? Read my mind! Very cool work away from your work Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 That's a beauty combo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 That's super cool Bernie. Love the twins, must scoot pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 A real head turner, nice, really nice Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 I would say nice boat Bernie but so far I haven't seen a bad build from you yet. Keep up the good work as usual. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Thank you again for your kind comments. I'll try to get some better pics when I get back home. It does scoot along fairly well but need to check RPM to get proper propellers. Think the ones on them now are more suited for 40hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Very nice Bernie!! Twin okd school O/Bull. Sweet rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Nicely done a said!!!!!! Looks great ! Edited July 10, 2016 by davey buoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Reminds me of a 15hp evinrude 1955. That I had. Great motor. I always wantsed a boat with twins. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Sweet ride Bernie! My dad loves those old boats. He also builds boats, but nothing like that! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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