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    Motor size question for 1976 Mon Ark project

    wish I could find the HP rating on this old boat, but there is not information out there.
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    Motor size question for 1976 Mon Ark project

    Right now I am in the process of making this old motor 1975 motor run again. https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=26928 I am wondering what is the biggest size motor I could put on this 15 foot jon boat. I saw a jon boat about the same size as mine with a 40hp motor on it...
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    '75 Johnson 25HP Model 25E75B converted to electric start

    having a hard time finding a solenoid cover.
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    '75 Johnson 25HP Model 25E75B converted to electric start

    https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=26928 project thread. This motor has not been used in the two year plus years I have had it. Plus Wayne had not used the motor in maybe five years. I pulled the carb to inspect and clean it. It's nice and clean now. Barryman's does the...
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    '75 Johnson 25HP Model 25E75B converted to electric start

    That was the trick. Starter off. Carb off. Huge thanks. Float looks fine and rest of the carb is nice and clean. I still replace the float just to be safe
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    '75 Johnson 25HP Model 25E75B converted to electric start

    Thanks!! I will try it this afternoon
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    '75 Johnson 25HP Model 25E75B converted to electric start

    thanks. I have not purchased a kill switch yet because of the way this motor was converted. I removed the nuts on the starter bracket but this starter will not budge.
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    '75 Johnson 25HP Model 25E75B converted to electric start

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    1976 Mon Ark project

    I put the motor on today and finished organizing the transducer wire. This motor will need: Carb rebuilt Solenoid Solenoid Cover Impeller I need to figure out to install a kill switch on this motor that has been converted to key start motor. I created a different thread in the motor forum.
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    '75 Johnson 25HP Model 25E75B converted to electric start

    I am on the final stages of getting my 1976 Mon Ark Jon boat complete and need some help. 1. How do I install a kill switch on this old motor? It has been converted to an electric key start. I will get pictures to show how this was done. It's pretty nice for this old motor. I did not do it...
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    1976 Mon Ark project

    tested the boat Saturday and Sunday morning 1. I really need the motor on the back to counter balance my large self up front. LOL 2. Going to add a second 12v battery. 3. Wood decking is coming out and being replaced by Aluminum. 4. Boat might have a small leak, but it was never an issue. Bilge...
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    1976 Mon Ark project

    two things left to do motor and get cracked welded shut. All the electronics work. Boat is registered. I have to get a fire extinguisher and throw cushion. Not sure about the size of anchor I will need either. Do I have to have a kill switch for this old motor? I will paint the outside of the...
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    1976 Mon Ark project

    Lights, bilge pump, trolling motor, and front fish finder all working. Took me a little while to figure out how to wire it all back together. :D I have what appears to be a power supply plug in port. Not sure I really need it though. I will probably just remove it. One less thing to mess...
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    1976 Mon Ark project

    Got the trolling motor and a new transducer installed. I am working on getting all the wires moved out of the way and hooking up the power supply from the fish finder up front. I am looking for suggestions for installing rod holders.
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    10' Jon Boat Build

    This will be a fun project. Looking forward to your updates.
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    1976 Mon Ark project

    all the seats installed
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    Aluminum sheets in DFW area?

    Do not use Trident in Richardson for small jobs($250) or below. They are not friendly at all, but did recommend Metal Supermarket in Plano. Better people and great customer service.
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