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  1. LaqueRatt

    Simple Floor Ideas?

    Impressive carpentry skills man! So I'm guessing with the 3/4" the weight holds it in place? Yeah, now that I know about the issue with treated wood and alum I'm a bit worried. I need to see what can do about that. I'll probably start another thread on that subject and hopefully somebody with a...
  2. LaqueRatt

    Simple Floor Ideas?

    I doubt if I'll be doing this anytime real soon. I know, spring will be here before we know it, but right now pretty much in the planning stage with a lot of small boat projects. Thing that concerns me most is my transom. It's not done very well, appears to be too low and I'm not 100% certain...
  3. LaqueRatt

    Simple Floor Ideas?

    The advice I've gained from this site sure has saved me some headaches and this floor project I'm sure would have likely not gone well if I just winged it. Thanks for all the details airshot. I don't suppose you have a picture of your boat with floor installed? I'm especially curious about what...
  4. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Gotcha Jim. Thanks for you input.
  5. LaqueRatt

    Simple Floor Ideas?

    I agree CDX can be kinda rough. Sort of depends though. Sometimes it's not all that bad. I do think though it would be worth a few extra bucks for BCX which normally has one side that is pretty flawless. The "X" though means exterior. Does that mean it has the chemicals that will eat into your...
  6. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Does the motor being too low contribute to poor low speed planing? Or is that just a matter of the angle of the motor to the transom?
  7. LaqueRatt

    Simple Floor Ideas?

    I have a very basic aluminum fishing boat. Think it's what you call a deep V. It's a bit difficult to walk around in. Especially towards the front where it's deep and narrow. All I'm after is making it a little easier and safer to walk around. Don't want to add much weight, don't want to...
  8. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Here's some better pics of the Fastwin sitting on the MirroCraft. Since I'm probably going to replace the wood on the transom, I should be able to position the motor where ever I want it. I'm thinking the motor should be raised up a bit. Am I thinking right? Is the AC plate the piece that is a...
  9. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    When temps get back above zero I'll get a better picture. Pretty sure both motors are shorties, but they are not exactly the same length. Fairly close though. A long shaft has a spacer right? I got the Mickey motor inside on the stand. Let me go get a measurement off of it. OK, it's 16" from top...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Yes the wood replacement seems a little crude to me and don't really like it. I had no idea it might have been done to accomodate the motor. I was thinking somebody had just tried to replicate the factory cut. It appears to be treated lumber which I think may not be the material of choice...
  11. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    The main problem was I bought two old motors and both were in a lot worse state than advertised. All issues have since been resolved. Still with either motor that boat will only maintain a plane at 3/4 throttle or more. I get tired of screaming around this little lake. I'd kinda like to take my...
  12. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Wow Jimmbo, that boat sounds sweet! Whatcha running? No fin I assume? Can't believe all you read online obviously, but what I did read said the fin improves every aspect of boating including fuel economy and top speed. Really sounds like a win-win type of deal. Wish I'da heard of these earlier...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Thanks for the input gentlemen. I'm learning a lot on this forum. I never knew you could get an extension for the rudder handle. I find it interesting and can see it being useful, but seems inherently dangerous to sit further forward which puts the kill switch and gear shift out of reach. It's...
  14. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    That prop looks like it may well be a winner, thanks for the link. I'll save it. Looks like it fits the same list of motors as the Green Bay prop. Wouldn't be surprised if it also needed a little tweaking. Could probably rig up some cables, but think maybe this is just more work than it's...
  15. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Forgot to add I feel you pain airshot. I also have a messed up rotator cuff. I originally did it in my late 20s when I flipped my sled. Healed up well, but I re-injured it 4 or 5x. The last time was a year ago when I managed to slip on wet leaves on the stairs off the deck. I wrapped my bad arm...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    I googled and contacted every prop source I could find. Even hit up a local place. They all told me I was out of luck. NONE of them had anything that would fit the Fastwin, except for the Japanese motor prop I have on there now. I'm pleased with how it performs, but have nothing to compare it...
  17. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Well Jim all good things come to an end, eh? Michigan had nothing for me. Neither did anyone else. One place, Greenbay Props, offered a replacement. When it came I found it would not work out of the box and I had to do considerable reworking to get it to spin without rubbing. So thinking your...
  18. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    I figured it would be a lot harder than it seems. So a donor boat isn't going to cut it is it? I didn't even consider cable length being a problem, but that makes perfect sense. I guess access cable can't be rolled up and zip-tied either. I don't get why it would be uncomfortable, but will take...
  19. LaqueRatt

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    As some of you know I have a small alum fishing boat. An older 14' MirroCraft. With all the weight in the back when I'm running solo it doesn't like to plane at low speed. Was thinking if I was sitting further forward it would perform better for me. Is it feasible to install a steering wheel...
  20. LaqueRatt

    Boat Cover Ribs/Braces

    OK, I get it Jim, but why do I have this feeling that if I go into the local hdw they'll look at me like I'm nuts if I ask for aluminum bows? Is there another name for them? I know the local hardwares pretty well, but don't recall seeing much of any kind of aluminum stock.
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