Open 16ft starcraft SS with tiller?

[user 20022]

Nice!

Sent from the dust in front of you!

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Time for an update.

I managed to have my dad run and scoop up a 40 hp 1995 mercury 2 stroke for me with no controls or tiller. I ordered a tiller for it that arrived from Israel of all places and will be heading down to Florida 4th of july weekend to put it all together and bring it back to Georgia to put on the boat! Its almost time to actually get this boat in the water!

 

[perchjerker]

wow great job

those boat registration numbers would never fly in Michigan LOL

 

[g0nef1sshn]

wow great job

those boat registration numbers would never fly in Michigan LOL

Thanks perch. I checked and doubled checked the regs on it here in Ga before going this route. Hope I got them right.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Got the motor on and tiller installed. It wasnt a direct fit though. Had to make a bracket for it go on. That still needs work and the key ignition needs wiring in still. Work is on hold I think until I can buy everything I need to get the rest done in one shot.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Got this old girl in the water finally! Motor ran fine but there is tweekin to do in the shifter and throttle. other than that there were no leaks and got on plain just fine! fishin and hunting ready.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Update and it has been awhile:I havnt done anything since the splash to the boat but a new (old correct(hopefully)) tiller handleis on the way. Thought I would have it today, looks like it will be here Monday.

 

[derekdiruz]

Is it ready for duck season!?

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[g0nef1sshn]

Is it ready for duck season!?

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should be soon.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

hit stump opening day, f d it up. still in the works. But we did get ducks on the opener! motor has been down since then. might not ever be up again. just an update....

 

[derekdiruz]

F! That blows. This year, the X was close enough to the launch that we never once used an outboard. just electric this season! However, for next year, I'm undecided as if I should build a longtail or buy a 9.9 for my boat. The longtail would be nice for the crap areas, but I'm not sure. Good luck with your motor!