pletzy
Active member
Oh geez, second post ever - hope i did this right...
Hey folks. I bought a 1991 Sylvan Sea Snapper this past summer off a buddy. I went fishing with it for a week and realized that it needed some SERIOUS work. The Mercury 15hp 2 stroke took about 15 yanks to fire, then you had to wind her right out to get it to move without crapping out. I was 'that guy' at the docks... I've never been 'that guy.' Also, it was bare bones - no fish finder, no trolling motor, no floor, no downriggers. I had to rely on my years of fishing skill to find the fish (hahaha, ya right). I need the electronics yo! My trolling motor was a set of oars... you kidding me?!
Well, here it is:
So I have decided that the Snapper is going to be converted into a fishing machine... no more messing around. My plans for this boat will be very basic. I also hope to be as detailed as possible during my build, especially for the electrical work. One thing I won't have is a final bill for the build... I feel as though a piece of me dies every time I swipe my debit card. Although, I know it will be worth it in the end. And I hope my wife thinks so too.
I have already fixed up the motor prior to my build. Cost me $200 for a brand new water pump rebuild kit, carb kit and reed valves. I learned a heck of a lot about outboards from this site, so thanks to all who have contributed. Probably would've cost me my left arm if I had somebody else fix it. Fired it up in the driveway in a bucket before the snow dumped, and she runs like a brand new motor. Built a motor stand for it and it's now stored in my basement.
I just started my build today, but I'd like to post my plans and some of the materials first. Enjoy!
Hey folks. I bought a 1991 Sylvan Sea Snapper this past summer off a buddy. I went fishing with it for a week and realized that it needed some SERIOUS work. The Mercury 15hp 2 stroke took about 15 yanks to fire, then you had to wind her right out to get it to move without crapping out. I was 'that guy' at the docks... I've never been 'that guy.' Also, it was bare bones - no fish finder, no trolling motor, no floor, no downriggers. I had to rely on my years of fishing skill to find the fish (hahaha, ya right). I need the electronics yo! My trolling motor was a set of oars... you kidding me?!
Well, here it is:
So I have decided that the Snapper is going to be converted into a fishing machine... no more messing around. My plans for this boat will be very basic. I also hope to be as detailed as possible during my build, especially for the electrical work. One thing I won't have is a final bill for the build... I feel as though a piece of me dies every time I swipe my debit card. Although, I know it will be worth it in the end. And I hope my wife thinks so too.
I have already fixed up the motor prior to my build. Cost me $200 for a brand new water pump rebuild kit, carb kit and reed valves. I learned a heck of a lot about outboards from this site, so thanks to all who have contributed. Probably would've cost me my left arm if I had somebody else fix it. Fired it up in the driveway in a bucket before the snow dumped, and she runs like a brand new motor. Built a motor stand for it and it's now stored in my basement.
I just started my build today, but I'd like to post my plans and some of the materials first. Enjoy!