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    Sea Rayder What to look for when considering buying.

    Guy has a 95 or 96 (i think) F-16 for sale for $1500 w/trailer. I have done a little research and it doesnt look like these are the most reliable. Looking for something for the kids to dink around on at the lake. Wont be putting too many hours on it. Dont need high performance, just something...
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    Need a guess on pontoon weight

    I have a 1980 Kennedy 24 ft Toon (20 ft long deck), 25 hp motor, 3/4 plywood decking, no furniture (just railings). Building a bunk trailer for it to get it on shore for the winter. Need to get a big enough axle to handle it. Looking for a guess to the weight of it... I am thinking around...
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    The correct term for a part

    I have a 1986 Evinrude 28 SPL. The guy gave me a set of ignition wires with it. There is a rubber boot that comes off the motor that plugs into the end of the ignition wires. I am missing the ignition side of this connector (wires looked like they were pulled out of this half) and was wondering...
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    cleaning up toons

    Bought a 89 Kennedy 24' pontoon. The lake it came off of was full of algae/muck so I have a heavy water line. What is the best way to clean the toons before it goes in the new lake. I was thinking blasting with a soft media like soda blasting. Anyone have any recommendations? are there any...
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    1998 VRO 70 hp - Winterization to on the water

    I bought a 1988 VRO and it has been out of the water for two years. Are there any steps I need to take (other than filling lower unit with oil/putting on muffs) before starting it up. Never owned an outboard before...
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    1977 Lund S-18 Big Resorter Project boat

    Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Here are some more pics of some progress. Got the boat back on the trailer. Floor is starting to go in. Epoxying all sides of the exterior plywood. went...
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    1977 Lund S-18 Big Resorter Project boat

    Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Paint is all done. Both turned out real nice. Next up flip her back over and start installing the floors.
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    1977 Lund S-18 Big Resorter Project boat

    Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Got the etch coat on and followed that up with the tie coat primer. Paint just arrived today. Went with the Vivid Black Anti-fouling. Should look sharp...
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    I-pilot US2 ?

    I bought a Terrova I-pilot. Now the question is what FF/GPS to get. I am around the $600 range. I have looked at Lows Elite 5 and hummingbirds rival. The question I have is does the US2 support down scan imaging or do you have to use the transducer that comes with these units which would...
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    Anyone know the technical name for this is?

    It is the gasket (?) thingy that the gas/steering lines run through in the motorwell to keep water from running through the hole in the bottom. Need to order one but am not finding them online. Not sure what to search on the sites.
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    1977 Lund S-18 Big Resorter Project boat

    Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Got the painting started. Using Pettit products. Here is a pick of the interior underway. Bottom of the boat and motor taped off and ready for paint.
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    Pettit 6627 Tie Coating - spray gun issue

    Anyone have any idea what would cause a fluff to be produced when spraying this product. Almost like little pieces of cob web consistancy that I am guessing is the tie coat drying as it is sprayed. Just to be clear it isnt all the coating that is doing this when being sprayed. Seems like the...
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    1991 Evinrude VRO 70 hp

    anyone have a link to this motor manual. I have tried searching the model# E70TLCCA or the serial #G 1752869 and didnt come up with anything solid. Looks like a pretty standard two stroke. Wondering if anyone can throw a link up for a manual as I am pretty much done with computers after a day on...
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    1977 Lund S-18 Big Resorter Project boat

    Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. I got to work on the steering console. Found it on craigslist I guess it came of a Lund "Guide". I googled that but didnt come up with that model but...
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    1977 Lund S-18 Big Resorter Project boat

    Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Here is a pic of the installed gunwhale braces and the front decking and battery/charger rack. Foam is in as well...
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    1977 Lund S-18 Big Resorter Project boat

    Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. Re: Got my first project boat. looking for ideas and recommendations. I got the gunwhale braces fabricated and dryfitted. Waiting for my rivets to come in the mail so I can install them. I got a 2" wide c-channel piece of...
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    If I am going to rivet instead of weld in gunwhale braces

    What rivet would you recommend. I have a 77 lund S-18. I got some 2" c-channel that I will cut to the profile of the gunwhale. My dad brought down his plasma cutter so I could cut the curved profile in the aluminum. I can add in some tabs on the curved portion that can be bent over to rivet to...
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    Gunwhale reinforcement

    Is it best to weld in the reinforcement or have it riveted in? Boat is a 1977 Lund S-18. (Aluminum)
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    Trailer restoration project

    Re: Trailer restoration project Well the trailer is finally done with the exception of the fenders being mounted. Here are some finished pics of it.
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    would you recommend this for primer on aluminum hull (below water)

    http://www.pettitpaint.com/catalog_browse.asp?ictNbr=86 any other recommendations?
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