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Scot:
I have an ’84 with the remote kit. Russ Bowler runs a mid ’80s motor with a system that twists the grip. I do not know of any source for the OMC kit, and few are in use in the races. The mid ’80s motors can be competitive, but their control adapters do not match the classics or the later (post 1990) motors. The Tohatsu class will be growing. Where are you located? I’m in Arnold, MD, and would be happy to show you several motor systems. I’m too deep into the old motors to do Tohatsu, but I have samples of the other 6 hp motors.
Charlie IliffJohn:
Late Classic and post ’79 have no trouble pushing 220 lb. drivers around. Unfortunately, as you noted, control systems aren’t compatible. Your early classic controls will work on late classics, but the ’80s post ’79s are unique, and 1990 and later have different connections from those.
I am no longer very fond of the early classics. Ours is temperamental – more so than the late classics and post ’79s. An early classic running well will plane a 220 lb. driver, but not as well as the later motors. If you’re looking at a late classic, I recommend a “77 to ’79 for their electronic ignitions.
There aren’t many Tohatsus running, yet, but they also should have no problem with a heavy driver.
Charlie Iliff
Rick:
I use both antique OMC and new Uflex boxes. Either works fine with cables set up for OMC ends. The Uflex box has an OMC kit, to match those cables. The boxes and cables are all the same for all 6 and 8hp OMCs. The differences are in the attachments at the motor. On your ’91-’99 they are inside the cover.
I have 6’cables, which are the shortest I found stock, but would suggest shorter if you can find them the 6 foot ones bow up or have to be stuffed inside the boat in S curve. I think 5 feet would be better but haven’t tried them,
Charlie Iliff
