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So what happened? Did you get them? We need closure on this! Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

Depends if you need a motor or just doing it for fun. I picked up one of those evinrude 4hp a couple years ago. It would cough but not run so I figured a cheap fix. Wound up needing coils, points, condensers, carb kit, impeller etc. By the time I was done it was a sweet running little motor but...

Sometimes a motor is stuck just from sitting. For 20-40 bucks it's worth a gamble. I unstuck a 64 Johnson 18 last year and used it all this year. Parts should be available for both motors roughly equally. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

1650 fish hawk is my dream boat. Or a similar 16 footish tiller from Lund, Alumacraft etc. I like the deep vees and flat floor rather that the bench seats in my current 16' naden utility. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

So I looked up the crestliner. Go look at that 1650. That's a chunk of a boat. It will definitely handle the waves better than any 14. However now that I've seen it and as much as I'm a fan of that 20hp Merc, I'd have to see it to believe it. The crestliner should be rated for up to a 60hp...

I believe it, that 20hp merhatsu is an overachiever. I had a heavy 14' vee hull harbercraft with a 20hp evinrude. When I up sized to my current 16', I tried the 20 on it and it planed easily with me an two of my boys at an average of 225lbs each. 16' hull planes easier than a 14. Sent from my...

A lot of folks who remove the middle seat, build rod storage along the sides. That lends rigidity to the sides. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

The difference between a 20 and 25 johnnyrude is simply a restriction plate between the carb and motor. To go to 30 HP it's a carb swap. Most game wardens know to check the model number on the clamp frame despite what the decal on the cowl says. So if fishing 20 HP restricted lakes, I'd go to a...

20 can be souped up to 25 or 30...just sayin. Lol. I have a similar sized/equipped 16' and I run a 35 johnnyrude. A 15 would plane it with no batteries and deck etc... Around here a good 9.9 goes for as much as a 20Hp. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

That's a lot of boat for that motor. Have you considered a hydrofoil for a bit more lift? Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

They'll likely grind a weld prep in it. Cleaning the area just saves you a couple bucks Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

Yeah, then have the crack welded Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

Likely won't get that straightened perfectly. You can try to anneal it by heating the area to 650°F with propane torch. Check temp with a temp stick available at a welding supply. Once heated and cooled, try your best with a dead blow hammer or hammer and block of wood. May have to repeat the...

They'll use a Tig welder so no spatter. The motor being on the boat won't be an issue Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

Clean the area down to bare aluminum and take it to a local welding shop. It's worth it to have it done right. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

Nice! I like that boat! Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

You need AC to Tig aluminum. Those welders run a little more expensive than a straight DC welder. Yeah there are some cheap ones and they may work great and last forever or they may crap out with no recourse or parts availability. Any ac Tig will weld a boat so it's your choice. 115 might be a...

In my experience I have found that people will smear goop on rivets without taking the time to find where the actual leaks are. Put water in the boat and get underneath and watch for drips. Mark them with a sharpie. I like to rebuck offending rivets before using any sealant. I have had good luck...

90hp is 90hp as far as thrust is concerned for transom load. In the water the weight shouldn't make much difference as far as load and force. Towing would be were you see the difference. A transom saver would be good to have. As far as how the boat would sit in the water, you could add weight to...