Recent content by jarhead

Sorry to hear you missed the craigslist motor. If you still need some help, post the pictures. I know this forum will make it worth your while. As to Delray, I am a 1964 graduate of Seacrest High School, which was recently demolished and leveled. I was born and raised in Delray. I learned to...

It looked good before you started dismantling. The problem with a lot of conversions is making the boat more rigid or having the stress load up in specific points. You will have your work cut out for you. I made some references to advice I received from a good friend/welder/structural guy (see...

If you post pictures, put a ruler or yard stick in them to give a relevance of measurement, both on the vertical and horizontal scale. By the way, is your handle "lakeida" a reference to Lake Ida in Delray Beach Florida? If so, you are from my home town. Let me know, we may have something else...

Off topic or not, it's good to read a reply. I was with 4 bn 12th, 1st bn 13th "B" (bravo) battery. Covered FO for 9th Marines, and a few others. Was radio chief (Sgt Position) as a Corporal. Was there from 12/17/66 - 1/12/68. Glad I missed TET. And, YES, the steel rain is not good for anyone...

It won't necessarily require a deck, but it will require some type of rigging or frame to hold it at the proper angle to the waterline and keep it safe from falling overboard. Might be as simple as a small cross member across the bow area and a bracket on the bow to bolt it down. It should be...

I had the same questions about plywood thickness. Ran up on this on the internet at this site https://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NSX/is_4_48/ai_100736197/ I hope this helps you out. It was a big help to me. I also found this info, which helped me on total load and distribution - "The...

I don't know how much you want to spend, but I have done some research on a few sites. The prices vary considerably. You should visit a few and decide what you want to do. This site builds custom PVC units https://customlivewells.com/productlines.aspx This one had pre-built out of aluminum...

Bassboy: Thanks for the "Thanks". I was proud to serve. Yes, I think the Yazoos are not a prominent boat on the forums. I really like mine. VERY STABLE flat bottom. My fishing buddy says it is more stable than his brothers bass boat. I like the wide beam and bottom. It should make for a good...

You may have to do some searches, but I know I saw a conversion here where the boat was cut into two pieces and made wider. I am sure there is someone who has done what you are looking for. I am a newbie also. I just posted my proposed conversion a few days ago. Use the search tool or go to the...

Thanks Waterwings. I hope so. I bought the boat around December of last year for $800 with galvanised trailer. Fishes nice like it is. Real Stable. A 180 pound person can stand on the edge and jump up and down. It moves, but not a lot. I am looking for a 25-35 horse motor for it. I hope to...

16 foot Yazoo Flat Bottom Drawings https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=11211

Good point Cheeseball. I have been very conscientious of weight and it's distribution. I have a revised drawing, as we speak, with the batteries moved forward just abreast of the live well location. I am still playing with weight and distribution. I know the current design is about 200 pounds of...

Tell your son we are all proud of HIM also. I only spent 3 years in the Corp, but was a Sergeant (platoon Sgt.)with over 9 months in grade when I got out. I was a forward observer and radio operator in Viet Nam with 2 meritorious masts and several recommendations for combat and non-combat...

Boat 1977 Yazoo Length 16 ft Bottom 4 ft Beam 6 ft Hi everyone. Semper Fi to all of you from an old Marine Corp Viet Nam vet with 5 kids (kids hell, their all grown) and 6 grandkids. Sorry for the wordy essay, but here goes nothing. After...

I've been around guns and reloading most of my life. Statistically speaking, most street fights with guns happens within 3 feet of the assailant (National statistics). I personally carry a Bersa 45 ultra compact. Accuracy at 3 feet to 20 yards is good. I have tuned some reloads for it. Recoil is...