Recent content by ethanwerl

Looking for some advice to get some more juice. I am running this on a 14ft jon boat v hull and was 2 people loaded down going 22 top with wind. What best?

Super curious if anyone could give me feedback on quality of gps and info on how to find parts like power cables and such.

40 grit is being done. now I mean bare like absolutely and I’ll be rolling it.

On the last stretch of the project and was curious of how much I would need to sand to start applying gel coat. Now I know half of the project is the sanding which I’ve felt the pains. Could I apply to the sanded portion or do I NEED to absolutely sand bare and start there?

I did realize I didn’t put down the model and also found out that the release is on the handle near the locking screws and that lever is only used when motor is free.

The guy actually got back to me and told me he ran it and didn’t take it out because he’s older so it’s the unburned fuel which make sense because it was thinner liquid and silted black instead of nasty oil much appreciated response!!

Also after running and even after getting the motor (also was ran) dripping gear oil (black oil btw) guy said to had put new prop on; would anyone suggest changing seal or checking to see if it’s not all the way seated. Just found oil leaking after running maybe 2 days ago out of the tiny hole...

Well it’s the first project and i want it to be decent because it’s my money lol you gotta understand, i’ll figure a way out if it need be but i’ve been considering the same just leave it be and have fun.

well yes this is obvious lol i’m asking if there is a way to be fixed or leave it be and continue with the rest.

Picked up this hull for a back water skiff project, So far i’m sanding and filling areas needed but i have a slight issue with the bow. This is a 3 bench seat type of job boat and the previous owners ripped out the very front seat for open deck which i liked so i could add a floor but now the...