Recent content by Sniper

I have one of those 3.3 merc's mounted on my customized 1542 alumacraft........fully loaded with two people it manages 6.5 mph. You might get 11 or 12 mph with that lightweight pelican......it's a wonderful little motor and will be all you need on that 10' boat.

I didn't really keep track of how many feet of tubing, but I believe around 8 full length tubes (8 ft lg). You also need a couple of pc's of 1" aluminum angle. The angle is cut into 1" pc's for attaching everything together with pop rivets.

I think they are Tempress, I bought them from a local Mercury dealer...... They are ok, if I ever re-work the deck I will make my own......

Well I had a choice of putting the inlet/outlet in the sides or raise the floor and go out the transom.....hoses wouldn't fit under ribs of boat......so I went out the sides.....used plenty of 5200 and so far no problems. I have a fresh water inlet pump coming in one side, and a pumpout/aerator...

I did buy this from Fishmate, but when I inquired about pricing etc, they told me about a couple of returns that could be bought for less.......so, I bought a 40" for a little less money (It BARELY fit into my boat) & got it very fast. I did have to put some JB Weld on the rivet/spot weld joints...

After reviewing hundreds of ideas on this website, I bought a 1540 alumacraft and decked it out. Still have a few things to complete but boat is 98% done..... Started with bare jon boat, built aluminum tubing frame, added livewell etc, and covered with exterior grade plywood and carpet. Whew, it...

Anyone have experience with the Honda 9.9? Worth spending the extra $$$ for?

Favorite Crappie Lake has a 10hp limit........could actually put a 25hp on boat, but the extra mph isn't an issue yet. I have a 3.3 Merc 2 stroke now & it's a little to small, but a really great running little motor. Electric Start worth the extra money?

Trying to decide between a new Nissan 9.8 or a Honda 9.9, any opinions? Not many used motors in my area.....