Recent content by Alvarez1112

Tiller parts came from Boats.net. You'll need the tiller handle and the fit kit for your specific motor. For the 60/70 2-stroke the fit kit is part number 6X4-42102-53-00. The main handle is part number 6X4-42103-5C-00. Price was $617.75 for everything.

Thanks! It was a steal at $1200

A little update. I wrapped up the cockpit area for now. I reused the existing side panel and fit the switch panel and gauges to it. I'll eventually make a new panel, but this will do for the time being. I still need to make new hatch lids for the front deck. I also added a jack plate to try...

I sold my previous tin boat project after last summer, and swore off aluminum boats. The boat was good to me, and I went about as far as I could with a custom Jonboat, but it was time for me to jump over to a fiberglass boat. I wasn't in any rush so I started leisurely searching for my next...

A little late as always, but the tool you were looking for in your original post is a set of transfer screws. They're great to have around the shop! They can be had from many tool retailers online as well as Amazon.

Looking good! I've been using the same pneumatic rivet gun for probably close to 15 years now without any issues. It sure is a time saver.

I'm a little late to the party, but if you have extensive riveting to do a true 3x or 4x rivet gun is worth its weight in gold. Of course I understand most not wanting to spend the $$ but having the ability to creep up on the trigger makes a huge difference vs. the go/no go of an air...

Thanks! I say go for it as long as the tower doesn't limit you due to fixed bridges. Mine does keep me out of certain areas that were accessible before.

I've decided that despite my recent rebuild it's time for me to move on to something a little more family friendly. With 3 small children I simply need more room. I am selling my 2007 Grizzly 1860 that has had a lot of work done over the years. It is powered by a 1996 Mariner 90 HP 2-stroke...

Well I finally made it out on the water today. I still need to finish up some paint and latches on the hatches, and reinstall my side panels but the rigging is done. I took it for a shakedown run and it handled about as expected. It is inherently a little more "tippy" but far from actually...

Not a whole lot new to show I've just been working on the wiring and some hatch lids. The box below the tower serves as a passthrough and junction box for the wiring and controls. It is also where the house battery will be located. The livewells have lids now. I just need to paint, kiwi, add...

Working on rigging and wiring a little today. It's WAAAAYYYY too hot down here in South FL for it only being June. Umbrella and two blower fans are now standard equipment for working outside.

I don't have any pictures during construction but I'll get one to help show the frame/lip. It's just two different angles welded together. I really battled myself over what to do on the floor for years. I knew I wouldn't do carpet on a tin boat again. I don't have an opinion on the Kiwigrip...

I may cut some strips from a tubing later on and radius the corners. I'm just tired of messing with this thing and want to get it back on the water. I don't want to waste the whole summer working on my boat and not fishing

Finally a bit of progress. The tower is complete and back from powder coating. I got it mounted in the boat this afternoon. The livewells are guttered, painted, and set in place. I still need to plumb them to be complete. Now it's on to rigging and wiring.