Hey Guys - finally getting to the motor on my build.
1971 Johnson 50hp Electric Shift - off an old duratech. 119 and 125 compression in the cylinders. I poured a little gas in the cylinders last night, and turned the key and she fired up for a second.(ended up with wrong gas tank fittings)...
Hey Guys - looking to fish while on vacation next week. Was thinking about a charter, but the one I talked to said all they have been getting is sheephead. Dont know if I want to charter for that yet...
Is there any type of fishing you would recommend right now? Charter, surf, inlets? Just...
I am looking at purchasing a 70's evinrude 40hp outboard for my project....but the steering system is the drum cable type system. I would like to get rid of that and move to the cable/teleflex type system.
What parts do I need to look for, in a used teleflex system?
Do I need to pick up as...
Evinrude 9.5 sportwin...guessing late 60s--early 70s? Anyone tell me anything about this motor? What would you pay for it, if it runs? Or would you go newer based on parts, etc? About all I know.
Hey Guys, been having some trouble locating the pin length I need for my rollers on my trailer. 1/2" diameter pins....but need to be 6 5/8 - 7"...all I can seem to find is 6 1/4. I did find one at white's marine, but there shipping is a rip off. Any other ideas?
and it looks like I need a...
Re: My Walleye Project - 70's Sea Nymph SS160 1668
Question : Since I will have the cracks (circled in red) welded shut, and possibly the whole lower seam (green circle) welded shut bc it leaks like a siv....would anyone reccomend welding this entire piece of aluminum to the rest of the hull...
Hi and thanks to all of you for your build threads!!!!!...as I have been learning a ton so far. The wealth of knowledge on this sight is invaluable! I am a new member, Jared, and have just picked up my new walleye boat...a 70's Sea Nymph SS160 1668. Once I saw watermann's build, I know it will...
