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Mercury 60 vs. Johnson 60 vs. Evinrude 70
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Hey, I know this is an older thread. I am wondering how the 70 hp carbs are working on that 60. I have a 1983 Johnson 60 hp. I am not...
Mar 29, 2024
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What wood to use to replace transom?
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I have been happy working with MDO / HDO plywood. Its commonly used for outdoor signs and reusable concrete forms. It is similar to...
Mar 29, 2024
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What Size motor for 17ft Aluminum
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Good to know. Its an old boat and I suspect it was rebuilt one time before I got my hands on it. But I think my build will be pretty...
Mar 29, 2024
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yes, the formula is roughly 12.5lbs per cubic foot of interior volume. If floors and consoles came from the factory, that was already...
Mar 29, 2024
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What Size motor for 17ft Aluminum
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I am really hoping the current engine is in good shape. It apparently ran well 14 years ago when it was parked and I know the person...
Mar 29, 2024
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What Size motor for 17ft Aluminum
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Is it safe to assume the weight rating is as the boat came from the factory? With floors, console, seats etc? Or would the rating be for...
Mar 29, 2024
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I have a 17 ft Aluminum side console I am working to restore. Its a pretty lite boat but its rated for 7 people or 1750 lbs (which seems...
Mar 29, 2024
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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I have an early 80s pre VRO Johnson 60 that came with the boat. I plan on running that to start. Might stick with it if it runs well and...
Mar 26, 2024
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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Yes. on the rear deck the middle forward one will be fuel. Starboard will be battery and maybe tools and the Port will be general...
Mar 25, 2024
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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Yes same size. I want to say its 72" wide x 32" long. Need to double check on the length but it looks much much shorter in the picture...
Mar 25, 2024
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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I cut all of the transom support structure out in order to get the old transom out. I will be making some new structure and having it...
Mar 25, 2024
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It's not hard to make a splash tray. Doesn't have to be big or very deep, it just needs to funnel water back out. You can fabricate...
Mar 25, 2024
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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Yeah I grew up on the south end of Whidbey. Live south of Seattle now but looking to get back to Whidbey full time soon. I’ll be doing...
Mar 23, 2024
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That is a cool boat and it's great you are bringing it back to life! A great place to boat on Whidbey Island too! I was born and raised...
Mar 23, 2024
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Thanks for the idea and picture on the splash well. I will have to do some thinking on how to do this but this makes perfect sense. This...
Mar 23, 2024
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