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I have a 2001 Alumicraft 1860CC welded hull and the transom is starting to get soft. No real way to put coosaboard back in there without completely cutting the rear of the boat apart and lots of rewelding. Only reasonable option I can find would be Arjay, CarbonCore, or Seacast pourable...

I have a 2000 Alumicraft 1860svCC welded hull. Currently running a (very heavy) 2022 115/80 merc jet on a homemade minimal setback jack plate. Setback is approx 3 inches. With the new 4 stoke I just cannot get rid of the spray (trying a homemade splash guard next, story for another thread). The...

Is there a good thread that has been posted following someone as they build their own hull from scratch on here? The search did not really turn anything up along the lines of what I am looking for. I am looking at building a simple 1648 slick bottom hull out of 0.125" aluminum like the guys in...

Buying a longshaft 27hp Prodrive mud motor from a buddy. His boat has a 20" transom and mine is a 16". I talked to Prodrive and the fellow told me to just weld a 4" tall piece of aluminum channel across the back of the transom to make it a 20" transom, said they do it all the time in their shop...

I have an 1860 Alumacraft that I want to add float pods too. Problem is on the transom there are some bolt heads sticking out that would prevent a smooth matting surface with a set of Boyds Welding float pods. What is the solution? I want them welded on for more strength, but those bolts are...

I have a 2001 merc 4stroke 90hp. I am beginning to have idling issues, especially when trimmed up. I have the service manual and have cleaned the carburetor enrichener circuit and that has not helped. It all started when I ran some carb cleaner through it. It is idling low and dieing constantly...

I feel the need to add GPS to my cast and blast boat. Going to be hunting a new area this year with some long winding river channel runs way before daylight (not to mention fog). Feel its a needed addition this year. A swivel mount is also a needed accessory too. Mounting the unit at the drivers...

I bought my weldbuilt boat used with a CMC trim unit already installed. Its the small unit rated up to a 35hp motor. The boat has a 1982 25hp evinrude, very light motor. The motor went out a couple weeks ago. Took the unit off and called CMC to order parts.... REPAIR PARTS ARE NO LONGER SOLD...

Looking at upgrading my 1981 25hp evinrude to a 40hp. Ran across a 1994 40hp motor locally listed for $1000. I am currently waiting on photos of the motor. I don't have a model number yet. I do know it comes with the remote controls. It does not have power tilt/trim (but I have a cmc trim unit...

I have a 1648V weldbuilt. Its a solid boat and I love it....well, all but the floor. I bought it used for a song, but I knew the floor would have to be replaced at some point. Its a thick bent piece of fiberglass/plastic composite stuff. Its brittle in the cold, I broke a corner a few weeks ago...

I have a 1981 evinrude 25hp motor. I have the OEM carb rebuild kit with a new float. I just don't have the time nor the knowledge to do it correctly. Does anybody know of a good shade-tree mechanic that can re-build my carb and tune it correctly? I have talked to the two local marine dealers...

I have a 1981 or 82 evinrude (thinking 82, but have forgotten at the moment) 25hp outboard on my tin boat. Has elec start. Overall the motor is in really good shape for the age. Trying to get the sucker started will nearly toast the starter and drain a brand new battery. Once the motor finally...

I have never used a downrigger before. Always had good success trolling our umbrella rigs for stripe, but I want to get a little more exact with our depths and thought a simple downrigger would work. I don't plan on going any deeper than 70-80 feet. I am looking at the Connon Mini Troll. I...

Model number 25rcim. The original '81 ground wire broke on the last time out right next to the starter. I have removed all the small stuff to gain access to the (-) terminal on the starter and put a new end on the ground wire, but there is not enough clerance to get a wrench or scoket on the...

I started a thread a couple weeks ago here: https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10689 Finally got a chance to put her in the water yesterday. Its a 2002 16.5' Weldbuilt with a '81 Evenrude 25hp. Yesterday was NASTY here, but had the day off and headed to the lake late in the...

This is a boat I am looking at buying. Its a fair price and the boat is exactly what I am looking for. Just the motor is not. Its a 1652 weldbuilt all welded boat with floor, storage, ect... What year is this motor? The owner can not find a mfg date anywhere on it. Early 80's? Also, if I were...

Who are all of the manufacturers of mud motors or shallow drive motors? pro drive (my favorite so far, but also very expensive) muddy buddy bog hog (also has build it yourself kits) beaver tail scavenger Utah Marsh Motors (great deal on a 25hp long tail) Anybody else? I am looking for a...

My deal on a used 1648 with 40hp fell though and I can not locate another used jon in that size range to save my life (thats not WAY overpriced). I guess my quest has now changed to locate a new 1648, 1652, or heck even a 18 footer if the deal is right. Who makes the most "bang for your buck"...

New to the forum. I have been lurking for a while, finally joined a few minutes ago to post about the duck boat project I am starting. Brought home a 1432 jon boat/trailer/motor last night. The boat is in OK condition, trailer is fair and motor is great. Trailer: needs some new wood. Going to...