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Anyone have any opinions on seat placement? I cut the rear hatch for my fuel storage without considering my seat placement. I want to...
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The max weight on my Vin Plate is 1650 lbs but this doesn't take into consideration the weight of the hull. Just the motor, fuel, gear...
Yesterday at 1:15 PM
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A few pics of foam install so far. Started trying to cut the pieces perfectly to size. Ended up just cutting strips and packing what...
Thursday at 12:37 PM
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Finally got some time to make some more progress on this boat. Got all my storage compartments and reinforcements built out and riveted...
Tuesday at 11:53 AM
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What Size motor for 17ft Aluminum
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I am very hopeful that this is all it needs. I can feel some compression just turning the flywheel by hand so I know it at least has a...
Apr 1, 2024
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If 1978-1984, a powerpack is only $46.99 on Amazon: Evinrude-Outboard-CDI-2-Cylinders-1978-1984 Pull the plugs, spray a little WD40 in...
Apr 1, 2024
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Not a ton of progress in the past week. I have my annual dirt bike 100 mile desert race this weekend so I have been working on the bikes...
Apr 1, 2024
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Thanks for the info. I didn’t know they switched to the rating at the prop vs the power head. That gives me more confidence that a newer...
Mar 30, 2024
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Mercury 60 vs. Johnson 60 vs. Evinrude 70
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Hey, I know this is an older thread. I am wondering how the 70 hp carbs are working on that 60. I have a 1983 Johnson 60 hp. I am not...
Mar 29, 2024
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What wood to use to replace transom?
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I have been happy working with MDO / HDO plywood. Its commonly used for outdoor signs and reusable concrete forms. It is similar to...
Mar 29, 2024
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Good to know. Its an old boat and I suspect it was rebuilt one time before I got my hands on it. But I think my build will be pretty...
Mar 29, 2024
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yes, the formula is roughly 12.5lbs per cubic foot of interior volume. If floors and consoles came from the factory, that was already...
Mar 29, 2024
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I am really hoping the current engine is in good shape. It apparently ran well 14 years ago when it was parked and I know the person...
Mar 29, 2024
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Is it safe to assume the weight rating is as the boat came from the factory? With floors, console, seats etc? Or would the rating be for...
Mar 29, 2024
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I have a 17 ft Aluminum side console I am working to restore. Its a pretty lite boat but its rated for 7 people or 1750 lbs (which seems...
Mar 29, 2024
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