Recent content by 1960 yellowboat

Actually, I've considered getting a used peddle boat and removing the pedals and water wheel and mounting a trolling motor in it's place. They already have a rudder so it should work

How do I start a new thread? I haven't done it in awhile

It may sound funny but sealed tight 2 liter soda bottles work just as well as foam. [ think outside the box]

wouldn't aluminum gutter also work?

I'm in central Florida now, in the middle of the winter, the coldest it got was 40 for a few hors. today a high of 81/

Scepter sells a replacement vented cap for "Vintage" tanks that are a direct fit. So does Moeller

There's a guy on E Bay that has that. Go on E Bay and type in "outboard motor decals"

If the plates are just attached to the current transom, they still depend on that thin piece of aluminum for strenght They would have to be, in my opinion, attached to the hull itself.

Why not mount the wood first with no holes drilled and then use the old holes to drill the wood.

Why put yourself through all this grief? attach the bilge outlet to some PVC and route it over the transome. Easy Peasy

I'm thinking that a boat covered that way may trap moisture under the tarp and allow corrosion to form. For around $170 You can get a canvas garage that is 19 ft. wide, 20 ft. long and 8 ft. high. It will keep the rain, snow, and sun off the boat and allow it to "breathe. Available at Harbor...

Well, if you use the reel correctly, a spincast is all you need. A reel of any kind is NOT A WINCH. Its primary purpose is to hold and cast line. If you use the "pull back on the rod and then reel in the slack as you move the rod forward" method. any reel is fine.

1960 Richline Challenger, 14 ft. with 1955 Evinrude 15 hp o/b many new parts and extra's call for more info. Timm Gage Homosassa Florida 352-400-8561 $1250

Just a thought/ As most fish finders run off 12 volts, where to put the battery can be a challenge, especially if it's a lead/acid type. Why not just use a 12 volt battery pack originally made for a cordless drill? Either ni cad or Li Ion. They seem to be infinately rechargeable, don't leak, and...

30 hp on a 15 ft jon? seems a bit much to me. flat out into a stiff wind may flip it. jon's hitting wave or heavy chop tend to beat you up. just my opinion