Thread: Fast Fred's OMC Mod 50 secrets Thread #2

  1. #791
    FFX-61
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Stellwagan Ledges
    Posts
    1,389
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    the factory made 15" mids, you can chop a 20"

    Part one of "Secrets of the OMC Mod 50" : http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2052

  2. #792
    Team Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Posts
    10
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I thought I was pretty specific. I asked if you made mods to Yamaha 70 mid sections.... Meaning cutting them down to 15". Someone said you had a jig to do so. Just inquiring if you did that kind of work or not. But I found a guy in South Carolina that does it. Calhoun Marine.

    Thanks!!

  3. #793
    FFX-61
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Stellwagan Ledges
    Posts
    1,389
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    never did cut a yamaha 70hp mid down, just took the 15"mid out of the box, about three bills, then, don't see a cut down bein as nice as a stocker.........

    Part one of "Secrets of the OMC Mod 50" : http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2052

  4. #794
    Team Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Posts
    10
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Would love to have a stock mid, but unfortunately here in the states they didn't produce a 15" mid for a Yamaha 70. Can you order one?? Be glad to pay you for it?? I just picked up a 20" mid, but I'm gonna have to pay another $700 to have it cut down. $300 sounds pretty cheap right now.

  5. #795
    FFX-61
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Stellwagan Ledges
    Posts
    1,389
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    maybe a used one out there. what bracket are you goin to use? oh i would not know about what bullcrap that someone else said i did, but you can always ask me.

    Part one of "Secrets of the OMC Mod 50" : http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2052

  6. #796
    Team Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Posts
    10
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Will be mounting it to a Yamaha ProV 50 transom bracket. You can get the short shaft swivel for that motor, but Calhoun Marine can also cut down the swivel of the long shaft during the cut down of the mid section also.

    I'd much rather just buy one already done and I'm like you. There is nothing better than from the factory.

    Well that's why I was asking, I saw in the forum where you were the "Go To" guy, but I like to go to the horses mouth for first hand information and hear it directly from them.

  7. #797
    Team Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    32
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Fast fred do u have a straight in front for sale
    ?. Ill send you them photos today of the portin of my engine

    I asked earilier in thread but got no reply about the straight front
    Who aint addicted to fast boats.....

  8. #798
    FFX-61
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Stellwagan Ledges
    Posts
    1,389
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    thinkin a pro 50 yamaha braket works, yes it will. did buy new 15" 70hp mids from Hydrotec,may be a used one to be had, 300 buck was a long time ago, like 10years.
    i do have a straight moda, but she is not for sale, did see them pics, is there a stamped coin in the top of the moda?

    Part one of "Secrets of the OMC Mod 50" : http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2052

  9. #799
    Team Member DoktorC's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Ontario
    Posts
    7
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Mod40yammy View Post
    Will be mounting it to a Yamaha ProV 50 transom bracket. You can get the short shaft swivel for that motor, but Calhoun Marine can also cut down the swivel of the long shaft during the cut down of the mid section also.

    I'd much rather just buy one already done and I'm like you. There is nothing better than from the factory.

    Well that's why I was asking, I saw in the forum where you were the "Go To" guy, but I like to go to the horses mouth for first hand information and hear it directly from them.
    Here's mine...cut down to 15 3/8" with the P50 trim.


  10. #800
    Team Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    32
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Fast Fred View Post
    thinkin a pro 50 yamaha braket works, yes it will. did buy new 15" 70hp mids from Hydrotec,may be a used one to be had, 300 buck was a long time ago, like 10years.
    i do have a straight moda, but she is not for sale, did see them pics, is there a stamped coin in the top of the moda?
    Thanks for the reply fred
    No theres none their im sure its a stock block that they put the FT goodies on it
    I have a pro50 short with trim i built it from factory parts a few yrs ago
    Also have a few trim brackets may sell if anyone is req one
    Who aint addicted to fast boats.....

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 25 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 25 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. An Amazing Story: Cover Thread
    By Mark75H in forum Outboard Racing History
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 10-13-2008, 05:48 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •