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A while back a got a screaming deal on a late 90's Nissan 8hp 2 stroke motor. As it was on a sailboat, and the previous owners told me it was a long shaft, I figured it was. Tape measure said it was just a bit over 21" to the prop shaft. So today's plan was to build a engine stand for the...

For no other reason that to prove it can be done I am considering an inboard conversion of my 14' tinny. The idea would be initially use a Harbor Freight 6 hp gas engine to prove the drive train, rudder etc. and then convert it to a 10hp electric start diesel. Conceptually a centrifugal clutch...

A couple years ago at the lake I saw a big aluminum cabin cruiser/ fishing boat. I believe it was a Starcraft Islander or Chieftan. Anyone own or run a boat this size? I love a boat to overnight on from time to time or at least one big enough for the Mrs, me and the two dogs (200 pounds worth...

I am running into a problem, I have too many boats (or too much stuff in general). I want to get my tinny ready to use without needing an hour of prep. Without space in the garage, the easiest thing to do would be to keep the boat on the trailer. Is this a good idea? My tinny is old and has...

I became part of the tin boat crowd today. Drug home a 1969 Sears 12' V hull. It has not been used much, but has some signs of being weather beaten. In the garage is a 8hp Nissan OB, and a couple of trolling motors. The fleet is now 3.5 boats. Two wind powered, a kayak(the .5 part) and...

I finally have a line on a local boat in good shape. A 12' V-hull with little on water use. I own a suitable sized outboard (8hp) but most of the local lakes are electric only. Luckily a 55# thrust trolling motor and two group 27 batteries are also in the stable. So in planning for this...

An old friend gave me a small trolling motor, perfect for a particular application. It is an 8lb thrust Minn Kota. It works but has no reverse. The motor current could be measured while running in a bucket but how representative of the real world would that be? It would seem that in clean...

A friend recently gave me a screaming deal on a late 90s (I think) 8hp Nissan outboard. The motor was used on a sailboat, making it a very low hour unit. It has been off any boat for a few years but I was told and offered my money back if otherwise, it runs like a champ. Knowing it has been...

I want to take trip down the Erie canal, at least parts of it. While lots of ideas have been kicked around, I keep ending up at a Tinny. Dollar for dollar they are tough to beat. I don't fish much, and when I do it is from a kayak so this boat will not be used for that purpose (for now). A...