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  1. ITGuy

    Wanted: steering controls for 1983 15HP Evinrude

    Hey there everyone, I am looking for steering controls for 1983 15HP Evinrude. This way I can use it as my main engine. I know new parts are available to convert it from tiller to remote. Just don't want to pay the high prices for new. Looking for the parts to convert it. If you know where...
  2. ITGuy

    Best way to add kicker motor?

    Hey there all. I was wondering what the best way to add a kick motor is? I think the transom is a long shaft with a 1978 Johnson 25 HP remote on it and I was wondering if I can just mount my short shaft 1983 Evinrude 9.9 tiller off to the port side with a mounting bracket? Won't this make it...
  3. ITGuy

    1979 15ft Fisher Marine Flat Bottom

    Picked her up the other day. Gonna start doing a few things to her. The boat is in pretty good shape with the exceptions of some dings and dents. The boat is 15 ft long, 40-42 inch floor Can't get an exact do to the panels), and 58" beam. The decking is ok, it is wood with aluminum over it...
  4. ITGuy

    How to tell if it's two bank or one bank? 12 or 24V?

    Hello all, I just got a 1979 15 ft Fisher Marine and it has two batteries in it. I have not looked closely at the wiring yet. But, I was wondering How to tell if it is a one bank or two bank. Or if it was a 12 or 24 Volt set up? I did search and couldn't find my exact answer. I do have two...
  5. ITGuy

    Will any Battery Charger work? What to buy?

    I have used a battery charger only a couple times in my life. Just got a boat. Has two batteries one for starting engine and one for Trolling motor. My question is what charger should I get for my batteries? Does it need to be marine specific or what? I have seen many different models at...
  6. ITGuy

    New to me 1979 15ft Fisher Marine

    :D Finally was able to get another boat. Bought one last year and then sold it right away due to having a surgery and missing a bunch of work. So here is my New to me 15ft 1979 Fisher Marine. Just picked it up today. Think I got a pretty good deal, picked her up for $850. It is already...
  7. ITGuy

    40% OFF at Sports Authority

    Just wanted to pass the word. 40% OFF at Sports Authority. I got a few good deals. BOOYAH BOOGEE bait for $4 after discount, Gitzit Large Paddle Fry jigs for $2.69, Minn Kota MKP-7 Weedless prop for $2.38 yes $2.38 after discount. Lots of plastics as well and all kinds of other stuff. I...
  8. ITGuy

    Have you seen this Red Wing Black Bird Lure?

    I have had this Red Wing Black Bird Lure lure for close to 25 years. I have used it and it has produced a few good bass over the years. I have not used it much though, only about 20 times. Does anyone know its brand or have you ever seen one like it? I received it as a gift from my uncle...
  9. ITGuy

    Were these rods a good deal?

    Hello all. Found a couple of rods with no price tag laying in the corner of a small local shop. So I bought a couple rods not knowing if they were any good. Bought them for $15 each and bought two. (all they had) Both are Spinning Rods. Both are Stafford Stimulator, IM7 Graphite, 6ft 6in...
  10. ITGuy

    1999 Johnson 2 hp engine

    Hello there all. I found a 1999 Johnson 2 hp engine that has been used only twice for a short time. I picked it up for $100. Did I get a good deal? It looks great. A couple scuffs but looks great. Will post pics tomorrow. Starts right up and seems to run great. I am hoping to use this...
  11. ITGuy

    Question on shaft length and transom.

    Ok...I read tons of posts and know I need a long shaft for my 20" transom. I picked up a older Johnson 10 hp that didn't seem to be a 15" or 20" shaft. It was kind of in between when I measured it at a bit over 18". Now my question is will this work on my boat with the 20" transom? I placed...
  12. ITGuy

    Mercury Thruster bow mount trolling motor

    Found an old Mercury Thruster bow mount trolling motor on craigslist for $20 today. Sounded like a good deal to me. It runs so we will see how well once it's mounted up. Does anyone else have one of these? just curious.
  13. ITGuy

    NewB here to the site from IL and starting a build.

    Just joined the site yesterday and just purchased a Tin Boat today. :D :D :D :D :D Just picked up a 1974 16 ft V-bottom Mirrocraft with a 1974 trailer and 1974 20 horse long shaft Mercury Motor. It's also around 5 1/2 ft wide. The boat is in good shape overall. There is some old...
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