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Fill in your location and info, someone may have some close by or can even mail a couple since you usually have to buy in quantity.

Blind sealed rivit is the way I would go, unless you can get someone to TIG weld it. You only need to access from the outside that way.

I didn't have any luck with the Harbor Freight version of the rod... I think it had to do with too small of a torch and the rest of the boat acting as a heat sink.

Anyways, how big is the hole? Blind rivet with steel mandrel and 3m gooped around should fix anything 3/16 or so.

Its not ideal, but it CAN work if done right.

I've got one on my boat. Machine screws and washers and nuts.

i'd go short shaft AND leave the jack plate... thats what i've done on my little tin.

Great bones to start your build. Looks like you are going to be having fun. WHat size is that motor?

Good luck and we'll be waiting for updates!

Strictly cost for me!

So, for now I will be happy just to go fish. I got the low compression 9.5 running ( it actually runs pretty good and its for "under 10 hp" lakes I want to duck hunt ) and I bought a Suzuki DT15 local for cheap that runs good now too. The 15 might be a little oversize, but I think the hole shot make...

Well good luck.

I went with a 1986 DT15 suzuki I found local for cheap and it'll get my boat and gear up to 21 mph WOT. Haven't tried it with two people, and I still need to jack it up and adjust the tilt.

Sounds like you are making the right choice going bigger.

Not an expert opinion, but your speeds sound reasonable for the motor and boat setup you have. I wasn't getting my little 12 footer that fast with just me and a 9.5

RPM wise, how are you measuring? Is it reliable? Is the anti-vent plate flush with the bottom of the boat?

Hmm. Thats an odd one. Where you at? Fill in your profile and maybe someone is near that can help.... If you have spark (at the right time), fuel in the cylinder, good compression, and exhaust isn't blocked, you should get ignition. Whats the condition of the coils? Cracked? Are they set back from t...

Did you check the woodruff key on the crankshaft under the flywheel? Thats my first thought...

I'm onboard late, but I'll keep an eye out for updates. Looks like you had some really great ideas!

Is there a manufacturers plate on the transom clamp section of the motor? If so, you can look it up or post it here and someone can help you figure it out. If not there, then look for stamped numbers on the block or a freeze plug/welch plug on the motor.

Looks like its going to be a great rig for the area! Good luck! I'll be following the thread.