Recent content by Oldfart9999

If you are in an area that has Coast Guard or uses CG regulations be they are CG approved and mounted where they say to mount them, they have safety reasons for all their regulations and a lot of research to find whats best. Really nice build!! Should give you a lot of enjoyment!! Rodney

I did a 16 foot tracker's tm wire, I used #6 welding cable front to rear. It's pricey but it's flexible which makes it easier to run and the insulation allows it to be wet and is thick enough to protect the wire from anything you'll do to it. I would also use the heaviest connectors I can find...

Treated today is done with a copper solution, copper and aluminum do funny things together, none of them nice. It's possible to ruin the hull in a year. Rodney

Hey BW! Fancy meeting you here. Boats coming along nicely. Rodney

If you're still working on it Bass Pro Shops sell a jackplate for small boats and motors that should work very well and look good. Interesting build. Rodney

Pretty lake, in or near the ADK? Thank you for your service! Rodney

I have a 95 Pro 16 Deep V with an 09 Merc 50 2stroke, 31/32 wot GPS. I believe it's heavier than yours. Very, very nice build! Rodney Sorry, I didn't see your last post before I did mine. I prefer 2 strokes, I'm old and pretty set in my ways, 2 strokes are simpler with fewer parts and I like...

Looks like a nice project

Moving right along. I had a 14 foot AlumaCraft with a 97 Merc 15, 22 mph GPS. They can do it. Wish I still had it.

Is this all you're running? No trolling motor? How long are you planning spending on each trip? I probably would go with a 27 series deep cycle battery, remember to charge it after every use. Rodney

I would go with at least 55 ft. lbs in a variable speed not a 5 speed. Rodney

That is a good deal and you won't have to worry about fire or burning up your motor, pricey but worth the peace of mind. Rodney