Early 70's Montgomery ward sea king 14' (made by starcraft)

[makemwunder]

The very beginning. Used some leftover 2x4's ripped down and 2# of triple dipped deck screws to hold the frame/decking

 

[Duke62]

Looking pretty good.

 

[makemwunder]

it has a steering console, and a Johnson 55HP motor on it. more pics to come

 

[makemwunder]

I had to put a set of smart tabs on it to keep the nose down........this little thing flies! I haven't taken it over 35 and likely wont either.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

55 horse power!
Your going to kill yourself. lol

 

[kylerprochaska]

I have the same exact boat, but Im not sure If I want to put a console in it or if I want to keep it as a tiller... now much room do you have in the boat after adding the console? Cramped with more than one person in the boat?

 

[makemwunder]

The steering console does take up a lot of real estate inside the hull so 2 is the limit and even that can get crowded if too much gear is above deck. wheel steering is a lot more comfortable to drive though. For 1 person it is perfect. if you're using a large motor, the wheel steering puts more weight forward so when you're alone, the bow doesnt rise as much and no porpoising.

 

[makemwunder]

gave up on getting the 55 running right, so I went out and bought a newer 40hp johnson off of craigslist. swap still in progress. pics and top speed achieved to be posted soon.

 

[kylerprochaska]

any updates on the build? how's the 40 working out?

 

[coreyprashaw]

Wow, that's a beaut!

 

[blaserbaby]

Looks great man!