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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
newbie 1st build: '76 Meyers SuperPro 14','73 25hp Evinrude
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<blockquote data-quote="rkc118" data-source="post: 437824" data-attributes="member: 21626"><p>I finally gave up trying to figure out the problems with the motor and took it to a marina. They fixed it up and it runs OK now. I've had the boat out a few times to test it out and I guess I have to call it "done"! though I'm sure I will continue to tinker with it. Everything is working great, just as I had planned. </p><p></p><p>Here is a picture of how it looks in the water. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>here are links to the other threads i started in the appropriate forums about the motor: </p><p></p><p>https://www.forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=41763&hilit=1973+evinrude</p><p></p><p>and electrical systems: </p><p></p><p>https://www.forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=43061</p><p></p><p></p><p>I also wanted to share the costs for anyone who is considering doing a similar project. I realize every project is different, but this will at least give a ball park figure for someone just starting out.</p><p></p><p>boat, motor, trailer (bought off craigslist) and registration $1250</p><p>materials for boat conversion (lumber, plywood, carpet, fasteners) $600</p><p>trailer repair (hitch for car, lights, wires, bunks, new fasteners, added trailer jack, spare tire) $300</p><p>USCG requirements (life jackets, throwable, extinguisher, portbale marine radio, etc.) $150</p><p>motor repair $650</p><p>boat cover $120</p><p>trolling motor (Minn Kota Powerdrive, 2 walmart group 27 batteries, minn kota power center, smart battery charger) $800</p><p>electrical system (switch, fuse box, LED lights, running lights, misc connectors) $400</p><p></p><p></p><p>total of just over $4000</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rkc118, post: 437824, member: 21626"] I finally gave up trying to figure out the problems with the motor and took it to a marina. They fixed it up and it runs OK now. I've had the boat out a few times to test it out and I guess I have to call it "done"! though I'm sure I will continue to tinker with it. Everything is working great, just as I had planned. Here is a picture of how it looks in the water. here are links to the other threads i started in the appropriate forums about the motor: https://www.forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=41763&hilit=1973+evinrude and electrical systems: https://www.forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=43061 I also wanted to share the costs for anyone who is considering doing a similar project. I realize every project is different, but this will at least give a ball park figure for someone just starting out. boat, motor, trailer (bought off craigslist) and registration $1250 materials for boat conversion (lumber, plywood, carpet, fasteners) $600 trailer repair (hitch for car, lights, wires, bunks, new fasteners, added trailer jack, spare tire) $300 USCG requirements (life jackets, throwable, extinguisher, portbale marine radio, etc.) $150 motor repair $650 boat cover $120 trolling motor (Minn Kota Powerdrive, 2 walmart group 27 batteries, minn kota power center, smart battery charger) $800 electrical system (switch, fuse box, LED lights, running lights, misc connectors) $400 total of just over $4000 [/QUOTE]
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