Recent content by wmrmurphy

Stomper— MDO is easy to work with and the edge routes real smooth. Be sure to seal the edges real good. I used multiple coats of oil base primer and good quality floor paint (also multiple coats). I also have 3/8 stall mat on top for noise and to protect the finish. Enjoy your project!

Latest update on this old girl... She's going in next week for a repower. Trading the carb'd 2004 Yamaha for a Fuel injected 2021 40hp Suzuki 4 stroke in white and I can't wait. I will post a picture when I get her back. After that's complete I think I'll have a christening ceremony and rename...

Nicely done. Looks great... Now get some fish blood on that floor!

$500? Holy crap! I hope you felt guilty (for about 30 seconds).... Nice project!

I answered your private message. Sorry it took so long - don't check in here as often as I did when working on my project. Keep us posted on your progress! Have fun with it...

What year is your Tyee? I used to have a 1980 and would love to have it back to do what you are doing... Great boat. Had a 115 Johnson on it at the time and it flat out flew.. built like a tank. Keep us apprised of your project!

This diagram is exactly what I did and it works like a champ!

Hi Pine. I don't think I'll ever know for sure. I am a murphy so anything is possible. I did put it together the 2nd time exactly as I did the first time - the difference was I replaced all parts the 2nd time. My suspicion is the hard black plastic housing was defective and allowed the silver...

I know, I know - I said I was done posting on this topic but wanted to just stick a couple more photos up - this weekend I pulled the boat off the trailer and rewired it completely, repaired and improved the bunks, replaced the keel rollers and bow roller and painted all rust with rust...

Ok. Done. Motor works fine after replacing every part of the water pump. She's a little rough at idle and I have a bit of vibration at idle in gear I may try to calm down but for the most part this will be my last addition to this post. Thanks to all who have followed this project and I hope...

Thanks Jasper. Thanks for the complement. It has been an adventure getting her to this point. The impeller is OEM Yamaha but for the few bucks it cost it's not really worth messing with. I went back and replaced everything this time so hopefully it'll do the trick. Will report back after running...

Finally rounded up the time to tear into the lower unit. Check out the photo to see what I found. I have no idea how this would of happened... the installation was by the book but something didn't work as it should. All parts are replaced now and hopefully I will get a chance to run her tomorrow...

Well, the maiden voyage happened yesterday. It was a beautiful fall day here in the PNW. The boat was outstanding -no leaks!. The motor not so much. She ran like a swiss watch once I got her warmed up and ran some good treated gas thru her - 5900 RPM pushed this little Lund every bit as fast as...

I know you've all been anxiously waiting for the photos showing why I can't have lights on the bow of my build. Well, the wait is over. Here they are. Also developing over the weekend was the running of the engine. Now this is particularly exciting for me as the last time I ran the motor it...

Thanks for the input ppine. I appreciate your comments. Pretty soon I'll post a photo that shows why I moved the lights. I'm not 100% happy with my choice either but the options were few for my application. For right now, suffice it to say I do not have room on the deck for lights.... :beer: