14' Mirrocraft Deep Fisherman Restoration

[Country Dave]

The cavitation plate repair came out great. =D>

I once repaired a missing chunk out of a motor cycle engine block with an aluminum can and JB weld. I drove that bike for year after with no leaks.

 

[DOBSONFLY]

Thanks Dave, I am hoping to get on the water this coming Friday. Also hope this repair does as well as yours. Mine wasn't leaking and the crack wasn't through the case visually. Just wanting to prevent any further damage or future cracking from the old crack. I just realized that last photo was the wrong side, this one is the repair after paint.

 

[Country Dave]

Thanks Dave, I am hoping to get on the water this coming Friday. Also hope this repair does as well as yours. Mine wasn't leaking and the crack wasn't through the case visually. Just wanting to prevent any further damage or future cracking from the old crack. I just realized that last photo was the wrong side, this one is the repair after paint.

I’m sure it will be fine,

You can always pressure test the unit and make sure there are no leaks. I mean if it was leaking you probably would have seen some seepage. Not sure what to pressure test it at. I know its low, prob around 2 or 3 psi. I’m sure you could find the spec online. Looking good though……………… =D>

 

[Zum]

Looks real nice,did you make some sort of form or just free hand it?

 

[DOBSONFLY]

Looks real nice,did you make some sort of form or just free hand it?

Thank you Zum. I left a lot of extra JB weld then filed and sanded to shape. Finished up with a scotch brite before painting.

 

[bigwave]

Great job on the repair.....I will say it again....you restore is top notch.

 

[fool4fish1226]

Great job on the repair.....I will say it again....you restore is top notch.

+1 looking good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jonboat Jerry]

Killer work Dobson.....I wonder if that stuff would work on a prop I was prospecting with last month.......
Nice

 

[DOBSONFLY]

Continue to appreciate the comments and still envy you guys' riggs and builds! 8)

I finally got around to working on the trailer a bit, good fill work for the time I am waiting on Merc parts. Moved the bow stop and winch back 3' since the trailer I got off CL was for a larger fiberglass boat. I was able to replace the wheel well back plates and steps that were wood with steel today as well. Check the bearings, paint and new lights if all goes well this week.

In the extra neck space I would like to get sealed box I can lock for miscellaneous storage.

 

[DOBSONFLY]

I picked up lettering and got home to see both sets of Merc parts in today. Made for a busy evening after work, productive though. Was able to put back together and run the craigslist Merc 60 as well as got the lettering and numbering on.

 

[jvanhees]

Seriously good work

 

[DOBSONFLY]

Thanks again jvanhees.

I put the new diaphragm in and she is running like a champ, not to mention I don't recall if the vent was unscrewed on the fuel tank last night.
Ran continuous for as long as I wanted just took the video of startup really because I am amazed at how easy she fires right up!

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[DOBSONFLY]

Cleaned up the trailer, the paint was okay so I scuffed it all with a scotch brite pad. After that, I wiped it down with acetone and used some decent krylon rattle can to recoat it all. Re-wiring the LED lights tomorrow, just have them bolted in place in the photo.

 

[DOBSONFLY]

Left for work early and brought along the rig so I could get out early in the evening. Here are some photos and video from the trial run at the lake which was a success, and exceeded my expectations. Only bug was getting some air out of the fuel lines, after that no problems the rest of the evening. Around 8 MPH wide open.

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[Alex_c]

Nice splash!

I'm surprised at how well that little motor gets the boat moving. Must be better on fuel than my 35 .

Again, great clean work on everything.

Are you going to add any luxuries to the interior? (stereo, lights, finder etc)

You're gonna have a big shoulder running that little tiller so far back! Any plans on an extension? I'm going to make one up for mine so I can stand and sit at a comfortable angle for those longer runs up the bay/river.

 

[DOBSONFLY]

Thanks! I plan on adding cushioned swivel seats, bi-mini maybe later on, some pole holders, and storage under the seats. Not much else at this point. Not planning on an extension as of yet.

 

[wihoulihan]

Looks awesome dobson nicely done and looks sick on the water hopefully my build will be splashing soon

 

[Country Dave]

Hey bro it came out great……………… =D> =D> =D>

 

[DOBSONFLY]

Thank you guys, going to be out again this Friday. Try to get some fish in the boat this time around!

 

[DOBSONFLY]

More HP is coming soon... in the form of a classic cloud white Mercury. Super Hurricane 22HP