Im looking to do some mods to my 18ft Starcraft. Like trim down the engine compartment as its way too much space, Add storage in the floor and along the sides. I know its a 1978 Starcraft Aluminum with merc 470. But what model is this boat so i can try and find specs. So i dont drill into the...
Come next year income tax time ill get a new project going. My goal is to get a bigger flatbottom. Like a 16 wide. Shooting for 70" beam. I want something i can put more motor on.
Well the front deck is easily carried one hand so im guessing 25 pounds. probably max another 25 pounds on the rest of the wood and carpet. So roughly added 50 to 70 pounds give or take. Ill be pushing it with my Chrysler 7hp short shaft.
lol No wifey. Who do you think i yelled for help for when i couldnt get it around a corner on my own. It was cold and full of ice. she had to help carry it but refuses to cooperate when it comes time to move it next time. haha
Thanks. Just finished the canopy. I built one for my other boat before so wasnt tough this time. Just smaller. Its made of 1" pvc. I mounted it to the boat in the oar slots. Sewed the tarp with 550 cord. When fully mounted it will have two cords that when you pull them it stands up to provide a...
Hello everyone,
I have been checking this site with a passion. I love to do projects and decided this year i was going to work on my jon boat. Unlike most boats i see on here the Appleby 1970 14ft is tougher to mod up because it has no gun-well supports except the benches. All my supports only...