Recent content by restornator

too heavy

Should have fished out of it first. That way you could have leaned out the process by making modifications that actually serve a purpose. May find out that you're actually losing space by adding compartments.

good job. that set up looks easy to modify once you adapt to the use you have for your boat.

depends on if you need a 9.9 outboard. If you don't need it or aren't going to flip it, I'd say it's not worth it.

The OMC magneto is far easier to work with than the Phelon. I have never been more frustrated fixing and buying parts.

for the shift shaft seal, I use an extended flat wood drill bit. cut the business end off so you can tap on it.

Turn that sacrificial anode to the right until you are happy with the performance.

update. it was fine. It was only running on one cylinder. I've spent the last 8 hours trying to get good spark on both cylinders. Sure aint as easy as an OMC magneto. Getting rid of it.

https://youtu.be/sABMjdfFm8E The head wasn't getting hot, just the exhaust and lower cover.

get rid of the 24 volt trolling motor, that's overkill .

Not pumping water. Looks plugged up with sand. Question is "is the flush port on the exhaust housing a reverse flow type deal?"

I had one of those. start with lower unit oil and water pump. If it's been run in the last ten years, the magneto has more than likely been updated.

Looks like a Ted Williams 7.5 or 5.5 hp made by Eska. You can find parts at https://www.boatsportandtackle.com/

Jon boats need to look plain IMO. The buyer sees a custom boat like that and think it could have been done better or doesn't trust the craftsmanship. They see a stock looking boat and start imagining what they can do to it.

pappy, do still have any of those 3 cylinder 35's? I am looking for one. I put a 25 on my dad's tracker, and it's been turn key since I replaced the power pack. Should have never given it to him.