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[Weldorthemagnificent]

I'm in the northwest corner in Mississippi.. few miles south of Memphis, Tn.. I've just started working on a PolarKraft that I'll need a motor for.. Some of the specs on similar boats show a max of 60hp.. but I think mine would be just fine with one much smaller..

Stan

casino country. I used to live in Hollandale down in Washington county.


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[Stan the man]

I haven't been to a casino in years and years.. I don't even know anyone that goes.. They are something to see.. Its entertainment if you like that kind of thing.. I try to stay way from nonsensical things that separate me from my money.. :wink:

 

[oldboat]

Update, I'm still working out the roller to bunk conversion.. on my EZ Loader trailer, I needed to order a few parts... but here are a few photos of the old girls hull. this boat is sitting on only 4 rollers and possibly 2 small "wood bunks" that are in line with the rear rollers.. although not touching the hull.. but it looks like this trailer was made just for this boat... after finding photos of a couple more of these boats on this same trailer.. then reading on one of Areo-Crafts price sheets that there was a original factory built trailer made for these boats available at the time, that was listed as a 15ft trailer (which mine is, even thought the boat is a 18 1/2 ft. boat) I believe this is the original trailer that came with this boat !! its amazing that's all this boat has rested on its entire life !!

 

[LDUBS]

I haven't been to a casino in years and years.. I don't even know anyone that goes.. They are something to see.. Its entertainment if you like that kind of thing.. I try to stay way from nonsensical things that separate me from my money.. :wink:

x2. I stay away from casinos and any store with the word "designer" in the name. Haha

OldBoat - Looks like the bottom of a WW1 battle ship. :shock:

 

[oldboat]

I haven't been to a casino in years and years.. I don't even know anyone that goes.. They are something to see.. Its entertainment if you like that kind of thing.. I try to stay way from nonsensical things that separate me from my money.. :wink:

x2. I stay away from casinos and any store with the word "designer" in the name. Haha

OldBoat - Looks like the bottom of a WW1 battle ship. :shock:

Yes it looks like quite the hull !! … this factory brochure states; that the Areo-Craft cruiser pilot can navigate practically and water as the boat can easily be pushed off of sand bars ; he can beach the cruiser on practically any beach accessible to a rowboat, and the pilot has full confidence that the tough aluminum plate hull construction will withstand collision with almost any underwater obstruction without any damage... even though the hull is made of tough aluminum plate that is virtually puncher proof the complete outboard cruiser only weighs about 650 pounds..

 

[user 23839]

LDUBs -- or the bottom of a Civil War ironclad. Dang that looks tough!

 

[oldboat]

I have a question... I already bought the 1957 Mercury Mark 55 40 hp. outboard I was planning to use on this boat.. since then I have ran across a couple other motors... I'm wondering if either would be better candidates ?? first is a 1957 Mercury Mark 75 60hp.. the other a 1960/61 Mercury Merc 800 80 hp... both dir. rev. motors both reasonably priced and both good running with all the controls ??? any thoughts ???

 

[MrGiggles]

I have a question... I already bought the 1957 Mercury Mark 55 40 hp. outboard I was planning to use on this boat.. since then I have ran across a couple other motors... I'm wondering if either would be better candidates ?? first is a 1957 Mercury Mark 75 60hp.. the other a 1960/61 Mercury Merc 800 80 hp... both dir. rev. motors both reasonably priced and both good running with all the controls ??? any thoughts ???

Those are not much different technology wise.

Bigger is almost always better, provided the boat is rated for it.

On that size boat, if say that 60hp is a good balance of weight and power.

 

[Weldorthemagnificent]

Boat weighs around 700 lbs I gather. With 2 on board a 35 would make it go decent, with 4 you’d probably want a 50 or better. My concern would be transom strength and motor weight.


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[oldboat]

Thank you MrGiggles and Welderthemagnificent… the Mark 55 I have is a 40 hp. @ about 120 lbs.... the Mark 75 is a 60 hp. @ about 178 lbs. ... and the Merc 800 is 80hp. @ about 225-233 lbs. ... I would like a motor from about the same time frame for the boat.... there is no rating on the boat itself.. the brochures just states that any outboard from 7 1/2 hp. to 50 hp. can be used … depending on speed desired... smaller motors will work well with light loads and larger motors will enable the boat to step out and really travel.. for all around use they recommend around a 22 1/2 hp. and it will reach speeds of 20 to 25 mph... I was thinking maybe the 60hp might be better ??

 

[Stan the man]

I just picked up a motor for my project Polar Kraft(14' 250lbs).. 1960 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp.. Nice balance of weight to power.. Should push me and mine across the water just fine.. and I can lift it on and off by myself when ever I want.. My Sports Kraft cruiser had a 1972 50hp Johnson on it.. Man she would move, but sat really low in the water.. I'll be looking for a better, lighter motor for that one soon.. thinking a 30-35hp maybe.. Dont under estimate those old motors..

 

[oldboat]

I just picked up a motor for my project Polar Kraft(14' 250lbs).. 1960 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp.. Nice balance of weight to power.. Should push me and mine across the water just fine.. and I can lift it on and off by myself when ever I want.. My Sports Kraft cruiser had a 1972 50hp Johnson on it.. Man she would move, but sat really low in the water.. I'll be looking for a better, lighter motor for that one soon.. thinking a 30-35hp maybe.. Dont under estimate those old motors..

NICE !! I have a 1958 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp. motor that came on my 14 ft. Arkansas Traveler twin cockpit.. it was on it when I bought it but I haven't tried to run it yet.. I used to have a 14ft Aluminum MirroCraft with a 1972 Johnson 20 hp. on it and it went along very nice in the water !! the Mercury Mark 75 60hp. was on a 1957 14ft. Fiberglass Speed Queen Run About twin cockpit that was somewhat over 300lbs. he said it flew along quite well and had plenty of power !! I'm thinking more about this one then the 80 hp.. and its about 50 lbs. lighter.. but still about 50 lbs. heaver then the 40hp. Mark 55..

 

[Weldorthemagnificent]

I wouldn’t get rid of that 40 just yet but that 60 at 178. That’s the same as a modern 40! Definitely worth a look.


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[captain belly]

Saw a similar boat on the river recently. I love it! I want one too! Wonder how difficult it would be to rig up a modern motor to all the steering mechanisms

 

[oldboat]

Saw a similar boat on the river recently. I love it! I want one too! Wonder how difficult it would be to rig up a modern motor to all the steering mechanisms

Thank you ! Hmmm... I don't know.. I haven't looked into modern motors... I have been thinking more inline with period correct motors and the Mercury motors I like the looks of more then most.. although the big twin Johnsons and Evinrudes from that time frame have a similar shape as the boat..

 

[Stan the man]

Evinrude/Johnson, Mercury?? For me it came down to parts cost, and availability.. Interchangeability was another factor..


Stan

 

[oldboat]

Evinrude/Johnson, Mercury?? For me it came down to parts cost, and availability.. Interchangeability was another factor..


Stan

Stan, I can understand that.. your Evinrude looks nice !! should serve you well !! mine has the older style hood that is more rounded..

 

[Rags2Fishes]

Nice find! Very unique, I would love to own one. The Mahogany really is a nice touch. Eye turner for sure! =D>

 

[Pappy]

You can't go wrong with a period correct engine. A 1957-58 Johnson/Evinrude 35hp would be a perfect engine on it. Built like tanks, easy to work on, all OEM service parts still readily available as well. Tons of parts availability. Plenty of power to allow you to carry a bit more load and still throttle back. A bit quieter than the Mercury engines of that time period as well. In 1958 the first of the "Super Quiet" engines came into production. The noise reduction alone was well worth the name given them. A pleasure to run that series and the Johnson was very cool looking.
You are not too far from one of the largest Antique outboard meets in the country. Located in Tomahawk Wi. the first week of August every year. If you cannon find an engine there you aren't looking. The meet takes over an old airport located beside a river. Great boating and swap meet. I go there from Florida to attend it!
Your boat would be an instant "hit" at this meet.

 

[Shaugh]

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