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William D. Pagano
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- Gloversville, NY
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OMC Tilt problems
Have trouble with the tilt on the OMC, it doesn't work. It's been repaired several times but nothing lasts! Any ideas?Continue
Started Mar 9, 2012
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- Year
- 1970
- Power
- OMC 210
- Serial Number
- Hull - 2307165; Engine - 117168
- More about your 233
- It is a 1970 Formula Thunderbird 233 Deluxe Short Deck with a single OMC 210 sterndrive, all original. Dad bought it new May 24, 1970 and she has only been on Lake George, NY since in the Summer, and stored under roof the rest of the time. The Hull is White, the interior gunwales are yellow, as well as the lay-down lounge chairs, jump seats, and the berth cushions (original), and a teak folding louvered door to the interior. No head is installed. She has an 84 gal fuel tank, no water or bait/fish wells.
After a decade of neglect, upon moving back to NY from Virginia last year, I commenced a steady repair and upgrade:
Full cleaning and polishing of the hull and deck; replacement of the original aluminum/black vinyl with a white/chrome rub rail;
Replacement of the chromed step pads with Teak; Replacement of the WaterBonnet full windshield PERKO hold opens and replaced the glass panel gaskets;
Cleaning and oiling of all the teak;
Repair/rewire of the navigation lights;
Addition of an ICOM 422 VHF w/8' antenna, a Raymarine A50D GPS/Sounder, and a Sony MX10 Stereo;
Replaced extinguishers, flares, and life jackets;
Replaced the existing and added a deep cycle battery and a with PERKO multi-switch;
Replaced the vinyl with a new Sunbrella convertible top; and
Added two Rocket Launchers to the back rail.
Next on the agenda:
A New full Swim Platform and Ladder and a Pulpit, (haven't decided whether Teak or Plastic), and an plow anchor and Windlass.
Replace the damaged Mast Head/All Around Light on the windshield with a fold-down type.
And possibly a Trailer, (Dad sold it about 20 years ago).
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