Recent content by Steve A W

Wow! And I thought subzero fire fighting was a challenge.

Schof80 wrote "2.) Should I add a couple treated wood triangles (kinda like shelf brackets) above the floor each side to tie the hull into the floor higher up without losing too much floor space?" You should not use treated lumber in aluminum boats. The chemicals don't react well with...

My CD12 is one of the best motors I own. It's my fishin motor for speed restricted lakes. It pushes my 16' jon boat just fine. Be generous on the oil and it will outlast you. Good luck with it. Steve A W

Stinkfoot Do it on a cool day. When it starts burning the off gasses that barrel will be red hot. Good luck with it. Steve A W

stinkfoot I've studied up on making charcoal this last winter. I made a batch of maple charcoal last month. I cooked a chuck roast on it and wow, it tasted great. Even my picky daughter ate a bunch. I used the double barrel method to cook the maple. Used a twenty gallon galvanized garbage can...

Thanks for the replies. I remember how happy I was when I saved up and bought my first spinning reel. No more Zebco's and their messed up line! =D> I was just curious. Thanks Steve A W

Is it possible to use braided line on closed face reels such as Zebco? I recently started using braid on my baitcasters and spinning reels and just wondered. Thanks Steve A W

I admire your dedication! That boat looks like a solid built boat. It's gonna look good when your done. Wouldn't you like to hear the stories that boat could tell? Good luck with it. Steve A W

How about the spec's on this boat?

I'm not hooked up on facebook. If I haven't talked to someone since high school there's probably a reason. I don't want to be found and friended! Another thing I've found with some other organizations and web sites is once they start on facebook their websites seem to suffer. I hope that...

If your new to the Classic OMC outboards here's a tutorial on reviving a 1955 Evinrude 25. https://www.duckworksmagazine.com/04/s/columns/max/24/index.htm Good Luck with your motor. Steve A W

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I heard there is some sort of ceremony or ritual involved in changing the name, some kind of mojo to curb the bad luck. [-o< Any way, Good luck with the new boat. Steve A W

Rich Glad your OK. Do those Firefighters a favor, stop in and let them know that your fine. I was a F.f. for 25 yrs and we always wondered how our patients fared. Most of the time the last we heard of them was as we loaded them in the ambulance. Tight lines and take care of yourself. Steve A W

Here's a link to Marinengine for your motor. https://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1970&hp=25&model=25002E