I filled the boat with enough water to cover the bottom to cover the rivets about 2 inches above the bottom floor. I have multiple leaks along both sides from the transom to the middle seat. I am going to tighten the rivets and see how this does. A friend of mine, is a mechanic at a truck shop...
Thanks for the replies! The 9.5 is an evanrude. As far a flooring, I was going to take a page from the modern day Lund ssv and make drop in floor. Do I need to add the transom plate?
I need some advice from guys who know more than me. I have never been around boats.I picked up a 71 rich line big 16 to restore as a fishing boat for me and my 10 year old son. Here are my questions:
1. It came with a 9.5 evanrude is this motor big enough to push us around the lakes?
2. Can...