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Wow it's hard to believe that 4 years have past since this build. I thought I'd post an update showing the restoration of the trailer and the system I chose that allows me to organize my paddles and push pole. I went through the trailer completely, stripped the factory paint . . . or what was...

Hi stinkfoot, Just a word of caution. When setting your impeller to liner clearance to the tight side of the specified tolerance you first want to confirm that the pump's bearing assembly is in good condition and there is no deflection in the impeller. If you're running it on the tight side...

Thank you very much BigTerp, much appreciated. I guess it's time then to look for that missing 300-400 rpm. Now if I could just remember where I left it sitting!

Hi Folks, I just finished working through some mechanical problems with my new-to-me 1996 Evinrude 50/35 jet. I believe that I've identified and corrected all the issues. Today I took the boat down to the river and checked/reset the timing following a trigger coil repair (reglued). Because...

You're correct, one of the uses of geogrid is behind the large retaining wall systems you see on the side of highways, etc. The grid I used is intended to help collect liquids, gases, etc. from under large pond liners and allow it to be draw away, so yes the system I used will allow water to...

Greetings onthewater102, Excellent topic and one that anyone modifying a boat should carefully consider. I had an issue with waterlogged pink foam sheets under the floor of my jet jon that equated to literally 100s of pounds of additional weight. My solution, which has yet to be proven, was...

I got going on the camo this week. The original paint was in tough shape with lots of rock rash. I figured I had a couple choices; strip it and repaint, just live with it the way it is or camo it. Camo was the easy choice and by far the more entertaining option. I started by removing the...

Back at the boat again. Progress has been delayed as I waited on the new (longer) control cables to arrive. Over the last couple weeks I've: - installed the controls, steering wheel, gauges and fish finder to the console; - repainted the motor's hood using a can of OMC colour match paint; -...

Back at it this weekend. I installed the floor, casting decks, seat base plates x 4, and the console. I spent some time (maybe too much time) comparing seat pedestals. Seating is expensive, so I wanted to make sure I got the biggest bang for my buck. I ended up going with the Attwood...

Very nicely done Ebug! I'll be looking to build a grab handle and wind/bug shield shortly as well. I don't have the access to the same arsenal of tools and lack your talents so I'm looking at either notching, bending and welding square tubing or bending some heavy wall aluminum conduit. Keep...

Busy work schedule has prevented me form spending much time of the boat lately, but was back at it today. I've drilled a series of small holes through the ribs to promote water draining from under the floor, installed my plastic mesh and closed cell form under the floor. Had a cloud burst...

I've started making templates, measuring the various panels through out the boat and transferring them to my 1/2 fir marine plywood. If I would have anticipated what a pain it would be to transfer the various angles, etc. to the front casting deck I would have put more thought into elevating...

The frames for the front the rear casting decks are in as well as the doors to access the front storage and the gas tank in the rear. I went with 3 storage areas in the front. This will complicate cutting the deck, but should be worth it in the end. It was a windy day so I found it tricky at...

Good advice CedarRiverScooter. The alkaline copper in modern treated wood causes really aggressive galvanic corrosion with aluminum when water is present. I'll be using 1/2 inch marine fir plywood with 48 mil Deksmart vinyl deck material on the top and rubberized roof sealant on the bottom...

Hi folks, I'm a first time poster but long time reader of TinBoats. Let me start by saying how much I appreciate the sharing of information and ideas that goes into making a site like this great! I recently purchased a 1996 OMC Roughneck Jon with a jet tunnel equipped with a 1996 Evinrude...