Doug Redinger
Seaman
- Joined
- May 22, 2005
- Messages
- 73
I recently acquired an old flat bottom jon boat with an old Mercury Mark 58E ( 1958 model) with a San Leandro jet (outboard Jets) jet drive attached to it. After some cleaning and servicing of the powerhead it fired right up! I serviced and painted the jet drive which seems to be in really good condition! My dilema is that I would like to find a regular lower unit that I can swap out from time to time depending on wether I want to fish the rivers or lakes. What options do I have for fitment. I realize that an original Mark 58 leg should fit, but what else. I seem to remember that some of the leg mounting studs were different sizes on like the Mark 55. Will a Merc 400 leg work? How about the later style Merc 500 through prop exhaust legs? Will they bolt up to my Mark 58E Mid-section? I know there are tons of old Merc guys on this site with tons of experience!! I Have used this wealth of experience and knowledge before!!! Thanks in advance to all !!
Doug
Doug
I just thought it would be fun to see what the old motor would do with a lightweight flat bottom boat and a standard lower unit!! I would guess 30-32 mph running a 12" pitch prop. Most of my fishing is in lakes although there are some great trout rivers in my future. Bighorn, madison, kootenai, yellowstone!! Yippee!!! spring is near!!