Recent content by PunkR0ckz

The issue is, I am from Canada, close to Montreal, we rarely get 95F, it's usually under 90F, and I don't go fishing above 70C cause I'm a cold blooded MF. I would rather go when it's 40F then 90F lol As far as the ACM goes, it's "aluminum composite material", the aluminum sheets they use for...

Most likely was 2 tanks, but I don't like that idea whatsoever. I want a spacious boat, putting 2 tanks under the transom area means I will lose valuable storage space for other things that I plan on adding. The tank actually fits under the floor, it's the fittings that don't. From what I...

No, I am not hard set on ACM. However, I think it might be a good choice. I am a beefy boy at 350 pounds, the plastic stiffens up the aluminum, and ACM can be had for quite cheap on FB Marketplace, 3/16 aluminum is something like 200$ a sheet if I remember properly whereas ACM was about 100$...

Hi everyone! My uncle is currently looking at purchasing this hull, there is no CCG or USCG capacity plate on it. It is a 12ft x 5ft aluminum jon boat, tunnel boat, pontooned boat amalgamation. Anyone knows anything about that? On the few FB groups I am a part of, no one seems to have ever seen...

Underneath the plywood, there are only 2 Z-shaped longitudinal pieces that are spread out pretty wide. I do not want plywood in my boat. I plan to keep it for my entire lifetime, so I want something that won't require much maintenance. I am also 350lbs 6ft3, so I need something that adds...

Hey everyone, I'm starting to shop around to repair and restore the boat I bought this winter, a Starcraft Offshore-V 18. The hull and console are in great shape, that's about it; it doesn't have much left of the original "oar & rod holders" on the sidewalls or any of the flooring, or even the...

Thanks for the replies guys. Unfortunately, I will not go back to the "different outboard" discussion as it is pointless for me. I will say this however; The reason for which I bought the 25hp 4-stroke Mercury is because, as mentioned, there are some places that restricts me to a 4-stroke and...

Nice setup! What's the width of the transom opening? Seems wider than mine, based on your 150's size Gives me hope I can do it with mine too

Update; As mentioned yesterday, I found a deal online and I was able to pick it up this morning. Everything in the pictures was sold for 50$CAD. Now, with this update comes a new question. Do you guys think the 25hp 4-stroke could push this tiny Starcraft Offshore 18.5ft decently with the...

Just found a HUGE deal on FB Marketplace. A brand new round outboard earmuff, a bunch of brand new in the box stainless steel cleats (6 or 7 of them, according to the picture) and some Bennett Trim Tabs with the pump and cylinders, all for 50$CAD! (40$USD)! That ought to help my build quite a...

Yep, as I mentioned beforehand, I'll be making the transom out of 1.5 x 1.5 aluminum tubes, as it is normally 2x 3/4 plywood anyway. In the front, where the splashwell starts, I'll be making a structure with doors and whatnot for my storage, and I'll tie both of them together with tubes too...

I can't buy another 4-stroke. They are very expensive even old ones. Anything above 30hp is past the 5000$USD price point around here, its crazy. So, suggesting a new or used 4-stroke is basically a waste of time at this point. In the future, possibly, but right now... I'm stuck with the 3...

Basically you're telling me I'm better off with the 50hp Johnson and the 25hp Mercury as a kicker? I mean, it's totally possible it is borderline as is, I haven't had a chance to put it in the water as I'm from Canada and where I go the lakes won't allow it until next season, and there's holes...

Alright, here is a bit more thinking I did with everyone's input; According to JD Power, which seems to have a lot of informations in regards to boats; 2006 Mercury 25hp EFI 4-stroke (25ELPT model) weighs 157lbs. 1988 Johnson 50hp VRO 2-stroke (50TLCC model) weighs 218lbs. Year unknown...

I'm sorry, I might've explained it poorly partly due to me being a French Canadian. As I have back problems, I'm unable to lift my legs very high. With the current setup, which is just a floor, I have to use a small step stool to get in or out of the boat without worsening my back pain. In...