Recent content by Whidbeyboater

I am a terrible painter. Just don’t have the patience. Luckily my wife can help in that department. Got all the exposed areas painted grey. The bow will have some exposed Aluminum. Looks great so far, needs a light sanding and one final coat. Got my 12 gallon fuel tank. Fits perfectly. I wish...

I appreciate the advice. I am using the flush mount seat bases so I can remove the seats and have an open rear deck and configure the seat layout the way I want depending how I am using the boat. I think this will give me the best of both worlds. I want to get the seat bases in now because I am...

I think it’s both. Needs to stay level and above water. Either way it’s an old boat I am not too concerned I figure I pack as much foam in as I can and pray I never have to test how well it floats. I will have a decent amount of foam up the sides of the hull which should keep it from going...

Anyone have any opinions on seat placement? I cut the rear hatch for my fuel storage without considering my seat placement. I want to be able to open my fuel compartment hatch without removing the rear seats just for convenience. With the current size of the hatch I would have to have my seats...

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, and occupants right? I guess I didn't really consider the weight of the occupants. If the goal of the foam is to keep the boat floating and the occupants safe...

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 ever I can into the voids. I am okay with it not being perfect. I figure some air gaps will help with draining and allow it to dry out better and it will be...

Finally got some time to make some more progress on this boat. Got all my storage compartments and reinforcements built out and riveted together. Got the main floor and skinny side panels covered with my flooring materials and started working on the rear deck. Pulled the boat out and gave her...

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 chance. It is pretty clean under the cowl. No corroded connections as far as I can tell. Should have it mounted back up on the boat in a few weeks to test out...

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 and camper to get ready. My aluminum is on back order. Hopefully will get the call today to go pick it up and I can finish out my storage compartments. I cut...

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 50 or even a 40 would works okay on this boat. How much of the engine hp rating on a hull has to do with weight vs the power? I figure if it was weight they...

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 sure if I can toss 70 hp carbs on it like you did to yours. Wouldn't mind some more power with no added weight....

I have been happy working with MDO / HDO plywood. Its commonly used for outdoor signs and reusable concrete forms. It is similar to marine grade 100% void free but instead of water proof glue it uses a waterproof thermoset resin and comes with a one or 2 sided paper face sheet that looks nicer...

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 close to what it had coming out of the factory. I will definitely be doing a compression check before even trying to fire it up. Turning it by hand it at least...

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 that sold it too me so I know its not total BS. If it runs good I really have no reason to shell out the money for a new motor. As much as I like the smell of my...

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 the hull only? I just double checked and the rating is "1600 lbs persons Motor & Gear" 7 people max. Engine is ~220 + 12 gallons of fuel ~90 lbs + extra...