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  1. mechanicworkman

    Aluminum Jon Boat Welding

    I got some stuff at the state fair that's for aluminum and use a propane torch to apply! Works great no problems repairing myself.
  2. mechanicworkman

    Replacing my 9.9 with a new 15 hp

    I have a 15merc 2011 model on my 1436 not to big and hits plane great! It's a little heavier in stern but not bad. You will be fine
  3. mechanicworkman

    everything steelflex

    Steelflex is sandable, drillable, and the resistance to many things is awsome its pretty good stuff and yes I have drilled it without any problems! On thing I will note is that I HATE STEELFLEX it is a fantastic product when finished but the ablility to repaint over the top of it with another...
  4. mechanicworkman

    everything steelflex

    I just got done applying steel flex to entire outside of boat! This stuff was a Pain in the arse! but it works good I went with the olive drab color now that i am done applying steel flew i dont like the color as much as i did on my flat bottom can anyone tell me if they have had any success...
  5. mechanicworkman

    1987 ---17' 3" Alumacraft Bass V-Bottom---

    Sorry guys to the people who have been watching this I work for 5 weeks at a time so i havnt gotten any work done on this in a while only a few more weeks at work and i will be back at home and can get some work done on this!
  6. mechanicworkman

    1987 ---17' 3" Alumacraft Bass V-Bottom---

    Finally got the seats out today had to do a combo of grinding off the head and then drilling out the solid rivets now need to find a welder to get the leaky spots welded hopefully i will hear back from the one guy above that said he may be able to help on the issue!Now that i got the trailer put...
  7. mechanicworkman

    1987 ---17' 3" Alumacraft Bass V-Bottom---

    Gotta little side tracked working on the boat trailer! Had some issues but seem to got most of them worked out! Did get the trailer pretty much done it looks ok!
  8. mechanicworkman

    1987 ---17' 3" Alumacraft Bass V-Bottom---

    I have debaited getting some of that STEELFLEX stuff from FASCO to coat the HULL with will that in and of itself do it or do i need to weld and then apply the apoxy stuff?
  9. mechanicworkman

    1987 ---17' 3" Alumacraft Bass V-Bottom---

    Here is the other area at the back!
  10. mechanicworkman

    1987 ---17' 3" Alumacraft Bass V-Bottom---

    Anyone got the best ideas for this leaking part of boat? I was thinking aluminum welding it but not sure about the rubber gastket that looks like is in between it? Any thoughts? or HELP?
  11. mechanicworkman

    No data plate with HP & WEIGHT RATINGS-PLEASE HELP!!!

    1987 I have 17' 3' Alumacraft Bass Boat V-Bottome Jon there is not data plate saying what the weight ratings for the boat is or the max horse power.The Transom is 50" wide across the back. Can anyone tell me what the MAX weight for MOTOR,PEOPLE,& GEAR?? Can anyone tell me what the MAX HORSE...
  12. mechanicworkman

    1987 ---17' 3" Alumacraft Bass V-Bottom---

    I have started taking out the seats! Now that have gotten most of the wood out as well! Ok next I plan on using the grinder with the pait remover thing to go over most of the boat I guss i am gonna go with the option to stip down the whole boat all the way to the bare alumimum. This is gonna...
  13. mechanicworkman

    1987 ---17' 3" Alumacraft Bass V-Bottom---

    Hey Everyone I have been watching this site for about a month now! And like everyone else I seem to have caught the BUG! This is my first build so hopefully I can get some help from some of you as there seems to be a wealth of knowledge on here. So I started watching craigslist and came up with...
  14. mechanicworkman

    Marine Rivets & Rivet Gun

    I have used regular rivets just i guess not the solid kind! I am not to sure when pickin out rivets off the internet that they will be what i wanted! I jsut dont knwo that much about picking the right lenth of rivet for the medal i have to go through. I was looking at napa and it seemed easy...
  15. mechanicworkman

    2010 Mercury 15HP conversion from tiller to steering wheel

    I got a 15HP 2010 Mercury Tiller. I am wondering if its possible to convert this to a the steering wheel steering? I am looking buying a tin that has a steering console and wonding if they make some sort of kit to make it covert over?
  16. mechanicworkman

    G3 Light Modifications - Blue Water LEDs Rock!

    Hey thanks for the clarification! Appreciate it! Do you know of any bow & stern lights that also draw somewhere around the same amount of power as these or even close? I like the Idea of having lights that draw very little power!
  17. mechanicworkman

    Maximum Outboard Horsepower Capacity (Guide and how-to)

    OK, I got a 1436Jon Flat bottom Across the top its 51" or about 4.25 Feet Across the bottome its 36" 3 Feet I have 15HP Mercury Can someone help me figure this out cause i am still a bit confused! I may have figured out it but dont knwo if i even did it right? Can anyone help!
  18. mechanicworkman

    G3 Light Modifications - Blue Water LEDs Rock!

    Ok since i looked on the website it said that the draw for the bluewater LED is like .47 amps per hour. Now does anyone know if this is PER LIGHTBAR? So if i ran 5 lightbars i would have a draw of about 2.82 amps per hour dividing the 80 amp battery if this is correct feel free to chime in and...
  19. mechanicworkman

    Marine Rivets & Rivet Gun

    What Material are the rivets made out of that people are using? I have looked on ebay and most seem to be stainless steel! Since my boat is aluminum do i need aluminum rivets?
  20. mechanicworkman

    Marine Rivets & Rivet Gun

    Ok, I have been reading through posts and many people seem to state that marine rivets have some sort of a sealed center and thereby won’t leak like traditional rivets. 1. Where do I buy both the rivets & the gun to install these? 2. What size rivets are the best to get? If I am going to go...
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