You have to be old to get this reference, but
you just bought a Street Ram. Be vewy vewy careful getting acclimated to its rapid response to both acceleration and deceleration.
Be safe.
Had this on file. I'll keep my eyes open. GREAT engine.
https://goneoutdoors.com/10-hp-johnson-specifications-7548343.html
Be well and safe.
Oops, OK, here's another good site. I'll keep adding as I come across them.
https://www.leeroysramblings.com/johnson_QD.htm
UH..
get a softball appropriately-sized for the bat and scuff it up a bit, then keep the two together--obviously a casual play-thing and not a potential weapon at all. :roll: :roll:
Huhh. My lower back and shoulders starting aching after I read this thread.
I'm going to get a cup of coffee and lie down for a while. I really need to get some staff for this maintenance work. :-$
Tony?
I must have missed this thread years ago. You did a great, thoughtful , job on the K boat. Congratulations.
NOW, let's see how it has weathered the years..:)
Be well and safe.
May be not true for everyone, but a lot of us can still recall the first catch, not so much for the fish, but for cheers and special attention and fuss that was made over us, in some cases (ahem) over 65 years ago.
Nicely done, Sir.
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I LOVE the older Johnnyrudes!
If you look at the threads listed at the bottom of this post, you'll see a 1956 12' Alumacraft with a 1956 Johnson running happily along worry-free. The motor on the 1959 Alumacraft is a 1959 Johnson which is just a trouper and fault-free if I do my part.
The key...
Yes. Yes you should young man.
Now go to your room and just think about what you've done! Sometime I think you just don't consider all the anguish you cause us with your high-jinks.
:( :roll: #-o...
Welcome.
Easiest way would be to decipher the shadow registration numbers on the bow, call the Department of Conservation , or whatever your state uses to channel boat regs into money, and ask them. Should be right there in the records of a previously registered watercraft.
Looks like it is...
Seems like quite a bunch of upstanding gentlemen joining the site!
Welcome to each of you, your watercraft--present or anticipated--and the many stories and pictures you will share.
Spend some time browsing around, there have been many stories over the years.
Be safe.
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Justathought
I've spent far too many hours removing adhesive from the various tins I've rejuvenated(such as they are).
It might be impossible for me to deliberately put adhesive on the aluminum directly.
I think...no...I know that I have and will always put the adhesive on some other than...
As Dale said, this can be a cost-benefit equation, where the cost far exceeds the benefit.
Try and consider the crease as the nautical equivalent to a beauty mark on Cindy Crawford's face. Consider that it does not make the craft less beautiful, but shows its sea-worthiness and experience...