OMC Dual steering Linkage

[outbdnut2]

I’m planning on setting up a Crestliner Viking14 boat with dual motors. I’m looking at using either 10, 15, or 18 HP, 1950’s OMC motors, and may briefly try a pair of 35s – just becasue I can. ( I don’t care about being the fastest boat around, I just like the coolness of a dual setup. I just bought the correct Johnson SImplex dual remote throttle and gearshift remote controls on Craigslist. I intend to fab my own dual hookups for cable and pulley steering – unless someone is willing to sell a set at fair price.

I’m looking for photos of what others have used for dual OMC steering hookups.
Thanks,
Dave

[lloyd]

Maybe this will help.

• This reply was modified 4 years, 8 months ago by Mumbles.

[oldlure]

Here is a kit list from ’58 and a parts breakdown from ’59 if it helps.

• This reply was modified 4 years, 8 months ago by Mumbles.

[frankr]

The bend in the omc tie bar is the secret to being able to run with one motor tilted up.

[outbdnut2]

Thanks Guys, all the posts here was just what I needed! I should be able to make something up now.
Dave

[outbdnut2]

What is the diameter of that bent rod? I’m assuming it’s steel.
Dave

[frankr]

It’s stainless steel. Diameter, I don’t remember. 5/16″?????

[kirkp]

Sweet setup Lloyd. What model Alumacraft is that?

[wbeaton]

I’ve rigged twins with cable steering. It’s easy enough. Has anyone rigged twin OMC’s with rack and pinion steering? I’ve seen it done successfully, but didn’t take photos. The geometry has to be just right or it doesn’t work.

Wayne
Upper Canada Chapter

uccaomci.com

[lloyd]

Alumacraft Super CS. Took me a long time to find those two Original Javelins and fabricate and rig all the details. Running lights, steering, paint, decals,seating, bilge pump, trailer, etc. I had a blast with it here on the lake and at Tomahawk. I have 5 Alumacrafts at my pole Barn. Going to have to sell it and several more. Getting too old to keep up with all of them. Got any leads?

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