My 14' Jon Mods So Far, But Looking For Help With The Rest

[Jdholmes]

Nice and you saved a bundle I am sure.

 

[F239141]

Oh yea alot saved

And yea its going to haul :twisted: ......... Probably to fast. But that extra speed is nice to get back to the launch when bad weather or what not is comming. I really didnt intend to get a motor to haul azz, but the deal was good, I was trying to tell my freind I dont need more than 15, if I want to go fast thats what the bowrider is for, this is my fishing rig. But like I said, came across a good deal and jumped on it

 

[GGUG]

The OMC old (not oldest) motors are some of the most reliable motors. New motors are fuel injected most of the time and have an ECU which can be your enemy. So good choice on motor! Also in regards to hauling a$$. More motor = less throttle = being easier on the engine by running at lower rpms. The best and funnest sometimes is out running the weather. Good job! P.S. There are people who will pay big money for those vintage motors. EBAY!

 

[F239141]

Well friends today was trailer day ...... Added guide ons and a spair tire

I also ordered for the engine ..... A throttle cable, grip and all the piviots for it, prop, and other touch up parts

Post pics tomorrow

 

[F239141]

Here is the pic of the guide ons

The guide ons are the home made ones out of 2" pipe and a ladder stabilizer ..... added the guide lights since I come back off the water at night alot of the time

 

[F239141]

the new prop

10 1/8 x 13

 

[F239141]

Took it out Sunday, still need to work on the trim as it wants to dig the bow in to much even at a high trim, I know I had cruddy foils on it before, I ordered a stingray jr ... I have the sr on my bow rider and it made it so much better.

I got 27MPH out of it what is fast enough but the bow digging in the water can soak you

Also Installed the bearing buddys on the trailer and made a support system for the tarp to go over the boat when its parked

 

[JonBoatfever]

In earlier pics of the new motor it looked as if the caltivation (i think thats what its called) is sitting a good couple inches below the transom. If thats the case it can be causing the boat to porpoise and the bow to dig down. It should be no lower than about 2 inches from the transom.

 

[F239141]

I raised it up using a spacer and it cavitated so I'm not sure ...... I'll look at it again, it is a short shaft and my transom is 15"

 

[sixgun86]

How is that spot light holding up for you? Thinking about picking up another for my new rig.

 

[F239141]

How is that spot light holding up for you? Thinking about picking up another for my new rig.

Man that spot light is the best!!!!!!!!! =D>


As for the cavitation plate its within 2" from the bottom of the transom more like 1 1/4"

The 800 GPH automatic bildge pump and Stingray JR came in today

The other bildge pump goes off to another boat for a freind :mrgreen: