Recently acquired the above captioned boat just after it had been sold for scrap. It is set up like a basic john boat with a 16' transom for a tiller motor. 4'6" floor, 16" sides,and 6' across the top. Still has factory sticker stating 35HP rating. Not a range, just 35HP. had a 75 Chrysler 35HP, set up for controls that were never mounted and no way to steer it, and a 25" shaft?
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I have stripped out all the junk, flooring, water logged styrene, and 60 to 80lbs of sand!
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I hope that these thumbnail photos will expand for you. If not I will repost full size. The plywood flooring is in fair shape but does create a water tight seal, hence the water logged styrene (1' sq x 2.5" thk in photo weighs about 1.5lbs), and all that sand! The 2 seats will have to be removed to eliminate the water logged styrene as well.The forward storage hatch is poorly made and not water tight. The only drain is a 1/2" hole that was for the bow light cable. It was full of sand as well. I am definitely going to make some mods to this set up as follows.
1-The transom drain does not allow for a complete drain as it sticks out 2-3 inches. Really not a big deal but I want to weld in a solid floor water tight bow to transom. So I am thinking about molding and welding a thick plate along the floor that would correct the drain problem and provide a footing for the aluminum floor. The The transom itself is not solid aluminum and is hollow. I want to raise it to 20" and extend it to the floor.This plan would include removing both seats. Add stiffeners in place. Seats would be reinstalled along both sides, right or left hand tiller operation, adds storage. I would add pontoons to compensate for added weight. Casting floor at bow would be extended about 2 feet and raised hatch removed and welded flat. Access from sidewall facing transom for batteries. Question is whether or not to replace the styrofoam? Wouldn't air pockets be just as buoyant as styrene? If replace then 2 1/2" blocks or pour in? Where can 2 1/2" styrene be found? This a 40hp tiller
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2-Everything above except eliminate instead of move the seats. Build a small center console, Cube ice chest rack/leaning post, overhead handrail with rod holders. Will need steering and controls, gauges, etc... This would require a subfloor tube for the steering cables and electrical. I know nothing about steering setups.Is it hydraulics or cables? Is the length adjustable? This a 50 or 60hp.
I am looking for a trailer. Preferably aluminum, galvanized ok but really cheap. How do I get this old paint off? sand blast? what media? or paint stripper?, (?)
Thanks Todd
I have stripped out all the junk, flooring, water logged styrene, and 60 to 80lbs of sand!
I hope that these thumbnail photos will expand for you. If not I will repost full size. The plywood flooring is in fair shape but does create a water tight seal, hence the water logged styrene (1' sq x 2.5" thk in photo weighs about 1.5lbs), and all that sand! The 2 seats will have to be removed to eliminate the water logged styrene as well.The forward storage hatch is poorly made and not water tight. The only drain is a 1/2" hole that was for the bow light cable. It was full of sand as well. I am definitely going to make some mods to this set up as follows.
1-The transom drain does not allow for a complete drain as it sticks out 2-3 inches. Really not a big deal but I want to weld in a solid floor water tight bow to transom. So I am thinking about molding and welding a thick plate along the floor that would correct the drain problem and provide a footing for the aluminum floor. The The transom itself is not solid aluminum and is hollow. I want to raise it to 20" and extend it to the floor.This plan would include removing both seats. Add stiffeners in place. Seats would be reinstalled along both sides, right or left hand tiller operation, adds storage. I would add pontoons to compensate for added weight. Casting floor at bow would be extended about 2 feet and raised hatch removed and welded flat. Access from sidewall facing transom for batteries. Question is whether or not to replace the styrofoam? Wouldn't air pockets be just as buoyant as styrene? If replace then 2 1/2" blocks or pour in? Where can 2 1/2" styrene be found? This a 40hp tiller
OR
2-Everything above except eliminate instead of move the seats. Build a small center console, Cube ice chest rack/leaning post, overhead handrail with rod holders. Will need steering and controls, gauges, etc... This would require a subfloor tube for the steering cables and electrical. I know nothing about steering setups.Is it hydraulics or cables? Is the length adjustable? This a 50 or 60hp.
I am looking for a trailer. Preferably aluminum, galvanized ok but really cheap. How do I get this old paint off? sand blast? what media? or paint stripper?, (?)
Thanks Todd
