Recent content by TinSkeeter

Got the bench seat back together and a temporary step on the bow. I also painted some aluminum rectangles black to match the transom. The handles on the stern are bolted through the transom and these. I think adding a foredeck that is just about flush with the sides is next. Gotta add some...

Slapped the ol' reliable 15 horse Johnson on it while the 50 is in the shop getting a tune up. The shaft is too short for the transom but she still manages to get up on plane before aeration starts diminishing thrust at about 1/2 throttle. A little more than 1/3 throttle is all it takes to plane...

Original wood was no good. Two layers of 5/8" exterior plywood sealed with deck sealer. After using deck sealer I would recommend epoxy thinned with acetone for a longer lasting product. This just sits on top of the wood like paint. Deck sealer might be ok if you have one of those mini...

Hey guys and gals I picked up a Valco jon with a 1978 50/35 OB jet on it. The boat and motor had been sitting for at least ten years so naturally it needs some love. I bought a starter that wasn't an OEM replacement to replace the one on the motor due to it having a broken magnet. I also had...