1969 orlando clipper

[explorer3114]

I use a 1/2" live well plug for my Clipper. Works great.

[chevynut]

I just bought what I believe is a 1958 16' Orlando Clipper. Owner does not have the title and I am in the process of getting one thru the state.

I have a couple of questions that maybe the people in here might help me with.

Is there a way to tell what year model it is?
Is there a VIN, serial # or some type ofnumberassigned to each hull? Location if such exist.
If anyone has one similar, do you now the max HP?
I know this is request is a long shot, but does anyone have a windshield?

Thanks in advance, and hope to be on here a lot.

Mike

[scenic]

[I think I found a solution by using a PVC 3/4" threaded adapter to a 1" slip fit. By placing an O-Ring over the threads and a 1" PVC slip plug glued to the 1" slip fit side of the threaded plug. The 3/4" to 1" provides a wide flange to compress the O-Ring to seal it.

[maxh]

Originally Posted by scenic

I acquired a used Honda 15 four stroke with a 20" shaft. http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/att...1&d=1234361544

Hi there. I am looking at buying one of these engines.

Can you tell me please if the Honda 15 (the one shown in the picture) has a tilt tube ready for cable steering and if you had to buy any more parts to accomodate the steering.

Also, what Honda control box are you using? Is this engine compatible with most honda side control boxes? Was it easy to link up to the engine?

How did you go about relocating the kill cord to the control box?

Many thanks for your help.

[scenic]

You may have to use an engine adapter to raise the 20" shaft up to prevent too much drag when it is too deep in the water. I have one installed on the picture you looked at. If your transom is 20 " there is no need.

I used a Honda steering kit which came complete with all easy bolt on parts to hook up tele-flex steering to. I purchased a Honda control box with built in ignition and electric choke. It also has a built in kill cord that comes with it. I think that there is a control box below the model I chose that does not come with the ignition switch built in. I would recommend one with the built in switch. The instructions and diagrams that came with the kits made it pretty easy to install. The shifting cable and throttle cable have to be ordered to length and require an extra loop of about a foot to accommodate the steering movement.

Here is a link that may help you in finding the correct parts needed for your motor http://www.boats.net/

[Tmartin56CLIP]

Maxh,

I have a jack plate that would help you for that long shaft motor. I had a merc 700 with a 20'' shaft on my 12' orlando clipper and I used this jack plate to lift it high enough to get my moneys worth out of the motor.. This jack plate is simple and it works, I had it on craigs list for 50 smackers.. I live in orlando too, actually Altamonte springs. Here is my email, email me and I will send you some pics if you are interested... tm100@yahoo.com

Just got another Orlando Clipper a few months ago, a 16' 1961, Im puttin some serious work into this one and hopefully it will be as nice as my last one, the 12'. I sold it to another Orlando Clipper Enthuisast! Phyllis is in a god home now!!! Anybody interested in starting an Orlando CLipper Club? I will post pic's as soon as I can!

Yall take care!