Recent content by casey_714

Thanks a bunch, guys! That was the screw I initially assumed, but then I "overthunk" it and went down a bunch of rabbit trails. I get off work early tomorrow (when it's actually light out!), and this will be the first thing I try out. If that fixes it, great! If not, I will then look into...

Also.. I should state that I just ordered a manual for it, but it won't be here until next week. Was hoping I could take it out hunting by this weekend which is why I asked here first. I can't seem to find idle information on this exact motor anywhere!

Alright guys, here is what I have going on.. I have a 1981 e50belcic 50hp Evinrude. It is tiller steer/electric start. This summer I took my boat out and the motor ran like a top. Nothing really wrong with it. If I put it on muffs in my driveway, same thing..starts and runs fine, put it in...

Thanks Jethro. I do believe I'm going with storage on both sides. I'm starting on the project tomorrow and I'll post pictures of my progress in case anyone is interested in the future.

I have a Monark "1662'ish" jon boat that I've been getting ready for duck season this year and just looking for any advice before I get started on this part. I searched for gunnel storage on the forum and couldn't find much (I may just be bad at searching). I want to add some gunnel storage to...

Thanks for the input everyone, I knew I could depend on you. I ordered a little pumper bottle to put in the new gear oil and my boat will be 1 step closer to being ready for duck season!

Thanks Pappy! That's what I figured about the bottom weep hole, but I hadn't seen anything about that upper one. I did drain the gear oil yesterday and there were dark green, light green and black colors coming out. No shavings that I could see. Should I have been able to see through the oil...

Hi guys. I recently purchased a 50hp Evinrude for my jon boat. I have a few different questions about it. I believe it was made in 1981 (model # E50BELCIC) 2 stroke. I don't know the history of this motor but was told it ran well a few years ago. I took it out last weekend and it did push my jon...

Thanks TheDude! Yes I do have controls for the new Evinrude as well, although they are a few feet shorter than the current ones on the Merc. I am pretty set on cutting off the "covered bow" and building a deck that extends a few feet further back than the current console. From there I'm...

Ok I have another question. Still can't get the motor to run and I have a running 50hp Evinrude I can buy for $300. There is no plate on this boat with Max HP/etc. Is 50hp too much? I believe this is considered a "1680" jon with a modified V. Any help?

Thanks for posting, Brian. Definitely sounds like I need to upgrade the trailer. While not terrible, I can see small spots from the rollers already. I liked the idea of the rollers because they lower the water in the areas I hunt, and launching is always a pain (driving down in the mud). I think...

Thanks for your input. I did figure it probably won't go quite as shallow, but hoping it might handle bigger water a little better than a normal flat bottom (i could be wrong, honestly not a boat guru). I'll get back to you on year soon, I'm thinking 72 but will have to double check. When you...

Thank you. I picked up the boat/trailer/motor with brand new battery and electric motor for $1,300. I think that's pretty good, especially since boats seem to go for more $$ where I live. Also, the pictures create a bit of an optical illusion because the trailer does go to the back of it.

I have since gotten the water out of the boat :oops:

Hello everyone, first post on this forum. I recently bought a 16 foot aluminum Monark boat. 60" wide at the bottom and 80" wide at the rails. I believe this is a modified V but unsure?? It has a 40hp mercury that needs a new switch box (already ordered a new one). Anyway, information on these...