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    1648 Center console or stick steer?

    No matter what set up you will need steering gear and Merc controls. I have both if you are interested PM. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    Semper Fi brother. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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    what size motor

    57 Aerocraft J. V-hull, 14'2" 68" beam 28" deep.15" transom
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    what size motor

    My 57 says it is rated for a max of 45hp. New boats of similar size and weight show a max of 20 or 25hp. With mods and bods, total weight should be somewhere between 850 and 900lbs. I want to fish small rivers and lakes. My Mercury 25 has worn out its welcome. Never made to the water. I...
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    57 Aerocraft J

    Console will be mounted as shown it pics.
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    57 Aerocraft J

    She's 14 foot long, 68 inches at the beam, and 28 inches deep.
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    57 Aerocraft J

    These are pics of my project. Still waiting on steering and control cables. Needs transom rebuilt and 25XD Mercury mounted.
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    Drainage

    Thanks. Doesn't appear to have gaps, but at least 2 layers of paint. I think that may be the issue. Bilge pump is great idea.
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    Drainage

    I am concerned. Very. But unlike a jon this v-hull has no water channels under the ribs. Has anyone done anything to help get rid of the water trapped behind the ribs.
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    Drainage

    Working on a 57 Aerocraft J. I have a question. When decking or putting floors in your V-hull boats do you worry weather any water that may accumulate won't drain out properly? It seems that the ribs installed in the bottom of the boat do not allow for complete drainage. I am so sorry but at...
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    New Member

    Just wanted to say hello to everyone here. I have been lurking for sometime before I joined getting some great ideas. I have a 1957 Aerocraft J. It is a 14 footer with a 68" beam. On tap is a new deck, some storage and seating and a Mercury 25XD powerplant remote steer. I will add pictures of...
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