Video of new top speed - Vintage Frankenmerc

**peter1708** · 07-16-2018, 03:23 PM

Just renewed my membership and thought I'd post this to celebrate.

New top speed of 63mph for the 1961 Merc 800, built and highly modded by Doc Frankenmerc (Thom Adams). I've shown the boat before on this site, and thought this speed achievement was worth another video.

24" small eared chopper, just over 5700rpm. Sorry about the poor sound - the mic cord disconnected somehow.

Pete

Video of the boat at dock.

**XstreamVking** · 07-16-2018, 03:31 PM

That is so cool. That whole rig is like brand new. Maybe better.....Gotta be a lot of fun.

**mach351** · 07-16-2018, 03:32 PM

Very cool. Sure would like to hear it sing better! Beautiful water too!

**home made tunnel** · 07-16-2018, 05:57 PM

Boat is gorgeous. Water is gorgeous. you are gorgeous... I mean... what?

**NICE PAIR** · 07-16-2018, 06:25 PM

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"Awesome" I miss those days.

**LakeFever** · 07-16-2018, 07:52 PM

Very Cherry! So clean and stylish and who else has anything like it? Very very cool

Beautiful location too

**Dave S** · 07-16-2018, 07:59 PM

Had Merc 800 on a 15 checkmate....with a sm lower...did 50 mph.... but a real nice smooth running motor..At 76 cid they are weak power wise .Is yours a 90cid? I don't get the pixs ... are they on U tube?

**peter1708** · 07-16-2018, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by Dave S

Had Merc 800 on a 15 checkmate....with a sm lower...did 50 mph.... but a real nice smooth running motor..At 76 cid they are weak power wise .Is yours a 90cid? I don't get the pixs ... are they on U tube?

Yeah, 90cid; the engine started out as an 800 short shaft; a completely rebuilt 1964 1000 power head was subsequently installed, along with solid state ignition. I have quite a few videos on YouTube, search for my channel "peter1708".

**Capt.Insane-o** · 07-17-2018, 01:07 PM

Everything about that clip is beautiful.

**Robby321** · 07-17-2018, 02:53 PM

Hey Pete how ya doing? Got it up to 63 now? Amazing and Doc and you sure did put a damn good boat/motor combo! Proud of ya! Robby...

**Dave S** · 07-17-2018, 03:00 PM

Someone post a link ...... please...

**Dave S** · 07-17-2018, 03:09 PM

I also ran a Merc 1000 under 800 covers with new ingtion... and a 1959... SPORTMASTER.....What back then.... yes. On my 15 eltro.

**peter1708** · 07-17-2018, 03:31 PM

Dave, see if these links work for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyiNtPDHXuw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoPJ8SbBPnE

**peter1708** · 07-17-2018, 03:48 PM

Hi Robby, good to hear from you! She's a runner alright, I'm really impressed with this engine that Doc built. I've been on the water at least 3 times a month since March, and the engine is rock solid. Still get compliments at the launch; seems like everyone had one of these iconic White Mercs in their youth, raced 'em or knew someone who did

Construction on HWY101 around Lake Crescent was a hassle earlier this year (delays, etc), but the repaved road is a joy to drive now. Looking forward to the boat show again this year.

Pete

**peter1708** · 07-17-2018, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Dave S

I also ran a Merc 1000 under 800 covers with new ingtion... and a 1959... SPORTMASTER.....What back then.... yes. On my 15 eltro.

I recall seeing an Eltro for sale in the back of Wooden Boat magazine some years ago, the ad ran for at least 2 or 3 issues. I drooled over that boat, it was very, very cool and was a nice change from the usual wood sailboats you'd see in the classifieds. I believe this one was painted white, but I could be mistaken. I tried to find other images of an Eltro online, never could locate any. The boat looked like a lot of fun and had style! Pete