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I found an 1990 Alumacraft Trophy 19ft that that I would like to buy, but I am not sure if the 115 HP Mercury outboard that comes with it is a good option, or is it something to avoid. The seller told me: the outboard is in perfect running condition the outboard is using an external oil tank...

In the fall of 2020 I winterized my 25hp 4 stroke Honda outboard. At that time, I ran stabilizer + fuel, changed the oil, the oil filter, changed th lower end oil, and fogged the carb and the cylinders. During 2021 and 2022 I didn't touch that outboard. If I want to use that outboard now...

DaleH, thank you for the detailed reply. Now, that I think of you explanation, it makes sense. I will install the angled one in the stern and the straight one in the bow. Your installation style is interesting, it might work just fine for my bow light. Thanks!

I would like to install navigation lights on my boat and I am not sure which bases to use. I have a round base and a rectangular tilted base (attached pics). While researching on the internet, I saw rectangular bases with 6 degree tilt, or with 16 degree tilt and round bases without tilt...

Some progress was made, but I didn't have the chance to upload the pictures:

Pierre, thank you very much for all the info you shared, I really appreciate it . I have to ask you one favor. If you have the chance, please take few pictures of the windshield and first seats behind the windshield. I am looking to see where exactly are they positioned. Again, thank you very...

That means you have 300lb on the transom, while the one I found seems to be 234lb, so, well below 300. Does it matter that your weight is distributed in 2 spots (2 motors) as opposed to one?

I found a motor for my boat, but I am afraid it is too heavy. I found a 1999 Yamaha 50HP T50TLRX that is 234lb dry weight. The specs of my boat are: Centre Line: 18'1", Beam: 6'9", Maximum Depth: 39", Transom Height: 20", Weight: 450lb, Max HP capacity: 55HP, Max Load capacity: 2050 lb Is this...

Some progress this weekend: I installed the bilge drain kit, all foam was cut and installed and all benches are in place. I estimate so far I installed a little bit over 20 cubic ft of foam. I will leave the rear left bench empty for storage (the plywood is hinged as a lid to the side of the...

No deck for now, just the benches and test it with my wife and kind. If we like it, then yes, I will build a fishing deck that will cover the first bench and all the space to the bow.

Here is the foam that I can't trust, so I will replace all of it. Based on my measurements, the rear bench (3rd counting from the bow towards the aft) can hold about 5 cubic foot of foam. The first and second benches are not as wide as the 3rd, but they are deeper, so probably those can also...

Yes, that number sounds about right. I will take some measurements tomorrow and do some math to see how much foam can I fit in the benches.

In my boat, it looks like each bench was split in 3 and the previous owner gave me only 2 pieces of styrofoam for each bench - the port and starboard ones, for each bench. I am wondering, did one of the previous owners removed the center pieces, or maybe each bench was empty in the middle from...

I agree with putting as much as possible, I am not taking safety lightly, but if the factory filled up only 75% because they knew it is enough, I would rather fill the remaining 25% with a battery or live well, and still have peace of mind (if I knew it was empty anyway). I will use this boat...

Thank you, Pierre. How much foam was in the benches? are they supposed to be 100% full with foam?

Finally, spring is here, so I started to work on the boat. I bought a sheet of 5/8 Okume Marine plywood BS 1088, Minwax Polyurethane, Mineral Spirits, boiled linseed oil and Seaway vinyl flooring. Today I was able to cut four benches, sand the edges, test them in position, then apply a coat of...

Thank you for your answers guys. Pierre, you have a very very nice setup there. The measurements you mentioned fits exactly to my boat. Does yours have three benches inside, like mine? How thick is the plywood in the benches? Did it came with windshield, or did you install it? If there is any...

Last year I purchased my first Aluminum boat and it came without any plates. If you know anything about the specifications of this boat, please let me know (max HP, max Capacity...etc): 1981, 18' Springbok (Alcan Jumbo). I already installed a new 15" transom and the plan is to get it on the...