1968 Richline Jon to Runabout build

[Scorpion]

Hey folks, this was my passion quest for quite some time and i finally completed it. Took me about 6 months of here and there work. Got the Richline 16' with trailer in north Arkansas for $400. Came with a depth finder and trolling motor. I found a Mariner 50 locally for $350 in great shape and gave it an early 70's Mercury 40 treatment. It will pull tubers and tops out at 35 mph. Interior has been completely redone with double sidewalls(?) And 1" floor with new carpet. I modified the stick steer to a steering wheel utilizing the same cable and a gear reduction setup i made. I always wanted something like a northeastern wooden "style" boat(the ones with a big American flag on the back you see in New England) and this is what i came up with. People approach me all the time to check it out at the ramp or on the water, makes me feel slightly proud, in a good way.

Several pics to follow if i can load them all. Peace.

 

[Scorpion]

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[Stand Up]

Very nice. You've done a good job and you should be proud.
I'm going ice fishing today. The ice is over 20" thick. No boat. Whaaaaa.

 

[Scorpion]

Very nice. You've done a good job and you should be proud.
I'm going ice fishing today. The ice is over 20" thick. No boat. Whaaaaa.

Thanks, catch a Pike for me

 

[Billinthedesert]

Quite a metamorphosis! I'll bet the guy you bought it from would be stunned.

 

[airshot]

Awesome !!! Thanks for the pics...

 

[Scorpion]

Thanks folks!

 

[Ronbedard57]

Beautiful job. Great colors.

 

[RFLIVES]

Great job! Wanna get rid of your old stick steer lever?

 

[Scorpion]

Beautiful job. Great colors.

Thanks Ron. I used "Criscraft" type colors..........

 

[Joemac4445]

Amazing job, well done!

 

[Scorpion]

Great job! Wanna get rid of your old stick steer lever?

I used it for something else, sorry

 

[airshot]

Good lookin "Pup" as well as the boat !!