Recent content by samuelh1987

I plan to put a small deck from the front bench to the bow, but as of now I'm going to keep it wide open. Coming from the kayak world I find that it's easier just to put a couple bins with what I need in the boat. I'm a minimalist on the water lol

Got the new floors and benches carpeted. Also got new foam under the floor.

I originally left the rails white, but, for whatever reason it just didn't look right. When I was spraying the inside I decided to test out a side with the safety blue and It just worked. The USA scheme was totally a coincidence lol

Time for new floors finally!

I ran a 3.3 2 stroke mercury on a 1236 Jon and loved that combo. Would go about 11mph. No complaints here. Added transom wheels so I could put it on a small utility trailer and just wheel it about like a kayak.

First coat of white rolled and tipped on the side walls.

Got the first coat of paint laid down. It's going to take a while lol. Also, fairly sure this boat is a Marlin.

Seller had put a aftermarket Chinese carb kit in it. Float was extremely lopsided with the free end being over a quarter inch higher with the top inverted. Float Was also crooked and rubbing on the side of the bowl. I purchased an OEM kit and service manual for a 68 and it appears to be...

When it comes to fun items I always try to spend what I make off another item. Whether it be boats, kayaks, outboards, or guitars. Ohh, you were right about the finicky carb. Waiting on a BRP carb kit to fix a flooding issue haha

I made enough off of the 40hp to finish my hull rehab and purchase the 9.5hp (included tank & donor motor), trolling motor, & keep any eye out for a 18-25hp. Next new motor I get will be another portable unit with EFI. I'm not using my boats enough to justify a $3000+ motor currently...

I had a 9.5 before and am familiar with the engine mounts and exhaust leak. Thank you for the input.

If only it would strip that horrible paint job on my StarCraft haha

Nailed it!

The motor does run, even with the wiring issues and it leaking fuel at both T fittings. I was correct that the kill button functioned on the tiller handle. I didn't want to spend my time correcting someones project. So, I sold the Evinrude this morning and bought another motor in excellent...

And the floors got some shine haha