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  1. J

    1970 4 HP Lightwin

    I have an Evinrude 4 HP Lightwin. I bought it from a friend who got it from someone else I really don't know the history. I would like to replace the impeller. I started it yesterday and it seems to run well. I have removed the four bolts in the lower unit based on the diagrams I have I would...
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    Newbie with new boat project 1971 Sears 14' semi V

    Project has been very slow-- just because I have been so busy. Finished the transom tonight. I used 3/4" birch plywood-- actually used an old cabinet door I bought from Habitat for Humanity for a $1. I sandwiched the plywood between the aluminum and then put the 1/4" aluminum plate that was on...
  3. J

    Transom material ? Hardwood or Plywood ?

    If it has to be 1" thick this will not help but I went to Habitat for Humnaity Restore and bought an old cabinet door made out of Birch plywood-- this is going on my 1971 14" Sears semi V and is only 13"x12". The door was only $1
  4. J

    Newbie with new boat project 1971 Sears 14' semi V

    Thanks for all of the great info. I think I will keep it simple! I'll keep you posted.
  5. J

    Newbie with new boat project 1971 Sears 14' semi V

    Ben2go- thanks for the reply I was under the impression you used the 2x4 as a "backer" to stop the aluminum from going to far-- this will be a lot easier. Thanks, Jeff
  6. J

    Newbie with new boat project 1971 Sears 14' semi V

    Been lurking for about a week now. What a great site. I bought this boat from a friend of mine. Boat, original Sears trailer-- which needs work and a 4 HP Evinrude Lightwin-- he kind of threw the motor in it was given to him and when he got it he could not get it started but he only tried to...
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