Re: 1954 Fleetwin 7.5 This and That

[Buccaneer]

On these smaller outboards, what’s the best height for the ventilation
in regards to the bottom of the boat?
I looked at the Fleetwin earlier, and the ventilation plate was
about an inch below the boat and about even with the bottom
of the keel.
I got the high speed packing nut snugged down good this evening,
and looked for what might be making the rattle in the cowling.
Not finding anything for sure, I bent out the four spring mount clips
a little, which made the cowl clamps a little tighter.
Hope to get it back on the lake tomorrow for another go.

Prepare to be boarded!