1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

parrisw

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

Got the boat back on the trailer!! Wow, it fits way better, much more clearance to the tires now, so no problem to fit the fenders.

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Built some fender mounts.

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In primer.

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fishbone77

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

Looks great Parris! Trailer looks sharp and the boat too!
 

TruckDrivingFool

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

Looks good Parris, even w/o the pinstriping.

Good deal on the better fit too. :)
 

parrisw

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

Looks good Parris, even w/o the pinstriping.

Good deal on the better fit too. :)

Thanks. I don't think I'll do the pinstripe, I've had enough of this trailer. I've just got way to many things to do on other stuff, now to enjoy the boat.

ITS ALL DONE!! Just have to test the lights in the morning.
 

parrisw

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

All finished up and ready to go. It tows so much nicer now!! I moved the axle 1" further back, before there wasn't enough tong weight, can't believe how much difference that made.

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fishbone77

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

Wow that looks nice! Just a bit thirsty though - time to get it wet again! Good thought moving the axle back - even 1" can make a BIG difference!
 

parrisw

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

Wow that looks nice! Just a bit thirsty though - time to get it wet again! Good thought moving the axle back - even 1" can make a BIG difference!

Hopefully getting wet this week.
 

parrisw

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

Had it out today, trailer worked awesome couldn't ask for anymore, however the hull rubbed slightly on the fenders when coming off and on. I could just go a little deeper. But was a challenge! since the lake level is so high right now, the ramp is completely gone.

Boat ran incredible too for sitting since September, I've only started it twice since then, it ran up to 5700rpm and 43mph!!

Awesome can't wait for the warm weather.
 

Cowthief

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Pw, let me tell you the work and pictures you have posted have taught me a ton of things and makes me much more comfortable when I pick up this beauty tomorrow for $1600. 1986 Bonito bay boat.
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fishbone77

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

Congrats on finishing up the boat and trailer Parris! Now that it's been a couple of weeks, have you already picked your next project? Haha - just joking... Congrats again and have fun this summer!
 

parrisw

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

Congrats on finishing up the boat and trailer Parris! Now that it's been a couple of weeks, have you already picked your next project? Haha - just joking... Congrats again and have fun this summer!

ha ha ha. Actually yes. been working on my truck. 97 F350 PSD, Just put in Stage 1 injectors, insane how much more HP I just got, and a Terminator engineering T500 HPOP, just got that today, so will have to put it in on the weekend maybe.
 

parrisw

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

Selling this boat, if anyone is interested. PM me.

Thanks.

Will
 

Woodonglass

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Re: 1965 Johnson Tri-Hull restore!

OK, Can't wait to see your next project!!!!!
 
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