Recent content by arob8924

Thanks for the info. I think I would just set up two terminals, with power and transducer wiring at each. Would unplugging the display and plugging it in again at the bow have any consequences when dealing with GPS units? I guess I would have to look into models more closely... I would assume...

I have been searching online and can't quite get an answer for what I am looking for. Please forgive me if this has been talked about or if it is just a dumb question. Can you use a depth finder at the drivers seat, then unplug it and then plug it into a terminal at the bow? I would rather...

Alright I'll post when I have a chance to get out and look at it. Thanks for the tips

Ok so no reason to even check them huh?

I have a 12' Alumacraft boat thats really old and im wondering if the seats have foam inside that has become waterlogged. If its waterlogged I want to remove it and replace it so I can cut back a few lbs. As you can see, the seats are all-aluminum and they aren't panelled (im talking about the...

I know exactly what's wrong. The boat isn't designed for an outboard. The transom is only 12-13 inches deep and I built a transom extension to fix that issue .. The back end of the boat is tapered in much more than others of similar size. The hydrofoil is just allowing me to plane. In other...

Alright I added the backseat extension and it made a HUGE difference. I'm much more comfortable and stable. I also had trouble with the boat planing so I put a hydrofoil on and it planes great now. Next I'm going to add rod holders and improve the inside of the storage locker, then add a lift...

We'll this weekend I installed a hydrofoil and she planes with ease now! I'm thinking the combination of the small hull and the weight being so far back was just too much for the motor to get out with. I'm still going to investigate the possibility of having waterlogged foam in the seat. But for...

Yeah I just put a carb kit in it and new plugs and it was running like a top. But just for grins I'll check that tomorrow too.

Thanks for all the advice! Tomorrow I'm going to put my backup prop that has a screw in it because it was spun to make sure my current prop isn't spinning at all. If that doesn't make a difference I'll try the hydrofoil, then check for water logging. I'll post what I find! If it is water...

I have messed with the trim, trying each of the 4 or 5 settings it has and it seems to work the best while the motor is trimmed all the way down. I dont know anything about different props for this engine but could that be the issue? Also i should mention i have only tested the boat on a small...

I have a 12' mod v alumacraft with a 9.5 hp Evinrude Sportwin. With the motor mounted on the original transom the motor just sucked the stern down into the water. The cavitation plate was about 4.5" under the hull so I built a transom extension. With the new extension, the cavitation plate is...

So I got some stuff done, but still have some work to do. This is what I hope to get done by the time our water warms up enough for the fish to bite: Extend/Raise back seat and carpet Install a metal platform to support a new, better anchor pulley Install and test hydrofoil POSSIBLY remove...

Now the bow storage. The materials I used are: 2x4 lumber 3/4" Plywood Heavy Duty Door Hinges Nails/Screws Indoor/ Outdoor Carpet Carpet adhesive Staples The pictures speak for themselves, but Im really stoked about how this turned out. The platform is extremely sturdy. I stood on it (on...

OKAY ive had a few good work days. Im going to post them seperately because there are a lot of photos. So the transom extension, I cut angle iron, drilled holes (took forever), made a length of wood with the correct thickness needed, then cut two strap lengths of iron, and sandwiched it all...