Recent content by Zip

Ahh yes, forgot about that issue! Probably will need two batteries then. Suzuki I plan to get recommends only Lead Acid. Also just read the stator from the Suzuki might not be able to charge the lithium battery either...

Looks like Wieze has a dual purpose now, looks interesting to me since Id prefer just one battery and really only use it for TM and starting.

Just googled that, awesome looking product!

@thill is right on that. It took me some getting used to. I didnt love the action either, but it really did open the boat up.

I have used this exact console in the past on a 12ft trihull skiff and loved it. I also have used stick steer I mounted to a cooler in the rear of the boat (doubled as a casting platform), could very well work for your setup if you create a platform on the rear. It was nice because the ENTIRE...

Boatlife caulk. Useful for if you ever need to remove motor in the future.

Yes I would add bracing for sure if I decide to take them out. I am still hoping to find a used model so I wouldn't "cut up a new boat" and void the warranty. @Tin Man thanks for that video. It actually shows what I was asking about! In part 1 at the 3:30 mark hes taking out the second box...

Would they be providing support if they were not mounted to the floor? Im not disagreeing by the way. Just trying to visualize my plan and how to keep the structural integrity if I do decide to remove them. If they are not mounted to the floor or a rib below, they are just "floating" there in...

There is no foam in them. They are hollow storage compartments. Heres a pic below, I am referring to the middle small ones that do not span the entire length.

Simple questions, but since I haven't seen a new one in person yet, I figured I would ask... The new v14/16 hulls have the center seats with storage on the sides that allow a center walkway (not a bench seat). I plan to remove them in my future boat to have an open layout, are these structural...

I wanted to add a bit of my personal experience here. I have been out in the Fort Lauderdale intercoastal multiple times fishing at night in my buddys Alumacraft V14. We had 4 people on board, 3 of us were casually fishing. Nothing special, throwing live/dead bait at dock lights for snook and...

Yes, its corrosion, a lot of the white stuff is silicone sealant the PO put on. I have been thinking about scrapping it for sure - but I got a few free packs of 650k and some fiberglass. Might see if I can spread it out and cover some. Not really holding my breath.

I finally got some time to start patching up my boat. I have a bunch of bolt holes throughout the hull. I have some larger ones I plan to patch with epoxy/fiberglass/riveting plates. BUT for the randomly dispersed bolt holes - I am not sure the best method of action. I have a few thoughts - I...

Interesting. So the ZC primer will help prevent further corrosion. Do you still have the boat? Hows it holding up? I was planning to avoid it just like @sonny1 did since TotalBoat makes an epoxy primer specifically for aluminum. I like the idea since it does help future pitting from happening.

Wouldn't sanding to bare aluminum, and then an acid wash, quickly followed by some sort of barrier coat (gluvit or totalboat) prevent corrosion in the future? My understanding is that the acid literally eats all the corrosion away, and you got a few hours before aluminum oxide starts all over...