Recent content by abatis

I recently bought the Suzuki 15 EFI shortshaft engine, electric start. I only have 5 hours on it, 5 left to go for the break in but I like the engine. It is light weight compared to most others in the same class, starts easy and is super quiet. It replaced a 1971 Merc 7.5 so a real upgrade for...

The guy is asking $1200 including the Chrysler 55hp. Not sure the engine runs. The spec says it Will take 105hp including twins. I like the boat but I would have to strip everything out to be sure things are right.

I put a SliderG5 on the back bench of my 1985 Harbercraft 14SLP. I was a little concerned that the curved edges of the Harbercraft bench would be an issue but it screwed on nicely. I like the option to move a seat over most of the rear bench. I am thinking about using the longer Slider5G on my...

I went and looked at this boat. It is a Crestliner Wildwind 19. I found the specs for it on retrocrestliner. The boats lines are very cool but the past work and rework is sad. It would take a ton of money to make it right. I like the size and will keep looking. Thanks for the input Zum.

Would an 18 ft aluminum rivet boat like this be worth looking at or at 18 ft would a welded boat be a better choice? I have a 14 ft harbercraft but I am thinking of something for bigger lakes.

I have been pressure washing the interior to get ready for the Tuffocat. Not bad so far but some work to go. I do have a question on the transom. Is the extra wood piece (arrow)for a trolling motor. I see no other reason for it. It does have two bolts through the hull so I may not replace it.

Thanks for the suggestions. I ordered the Overton Tuffcoat. Any opinion on installing the Tuffcoat on the bench seat tops? Currently they are coated aluminum. I know I want to do the floor and sidewalls but not sure how comfortable theTuffcoat is to sit on on until I figure out the seats.

3M has some interesting studies on rivet, bolt, weld and epoxy strength comparison in this white paper https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?mwsId=SSSSSu7zK1fslxtUO8tBPY_Zev7qe17zHvTSevTSeSSSSSS--&fn=Tough%20Stuff%20White%20Paper.pdf.

You could try Velcro

I just picked up a 1984 Harbercraft 14ft with trailer and a nice running little Merc 7.5HP motor. The boat was stored uncovered and the sun has beat the coating on the interior. Any suggestions for a coating/paint on the interior? Are there any good non-slip surfaces you can apply yourself? A...