Lunker777

pressure wash the loose paint ...scuff the rest with 220 grit sandpaper ...coat with DP 40 Epoxy primer ....then recoat...

 

if its your intention to leave it natural ....soda blast the hull ...

By painting over the other stuff... wont that create a problem ? the paint old paint under neath is going to keep flaking right ? so painting over it will make the other stuff not stick as well ?

So I made it over to take some more detailed pics of the boat .

I power washed it to get the flakes of paint off and I also rinsed the inside out to get rid of some of the debris !

This the leaky spot that he patched up ! seems to be holding strong !

The engine looks good... looks like there might be a leak somewhere ??? there seems to be a bit of oil and gunk around the bottom of the power head ? I tried to take a pic as best I could but it doesn't show much. I'm not to worried about it !

The bottom of the plastic is lose, and I don't know how to fix it... I can move it around pretty good and there seems to be a bit of a rubber seal lose around the base ??? dunno what it is ? haha

What would be the best way to get all this crap off.... I think its the glue from the carpet that was in there before... and like rock on there ???? tried a paint scraper and tried some paint thinner and there was no luck... any suggestions ???

Thanks for looking !

paint remover !!!!!!!!!!

Dumb question, But, it wont damage the aluminum or anything will it ?

Hey everyone

Just wondering what would be the best/ most efficient way to remove the paint from the hull of my boat ?

Its aluminum

Thanks

Thanks everyone !

Yea moving the bow stop forward was one of the first things on the list. Do you think it would be smart to move the axle of the trailer farther back as well ?

Im pumped to start diving into this thing. I wanna get her in the water and take it for a spin !

Hey everyone

Well finally a deal came up I thought was pretty good. So I jumped on it.

It a 14.5ft aluminum with a 18HP Merc on it. The owner prior to the guy I bought it off of did a really POOR job painting the boat and its flaking BAD so Im going to need to re-paint it. He started the motor up while I was there and it fired up first pull ! New prop last year and water pump. Plus a tune up in the fall ! Trailer was also included ! I got the whole package for $1000

Good deal ?

Here are some quick pics of it ! More detail will come tomorrow !

Hey everyone

I want to put a casting deck in the boat that I end up buying. If it doesn't already have one.

I watched the video on you tube of all the Jon boat conversions and I saw some pretty awesome boats.

Who here had built there own casting decks or converted their small 14' or 16' aluminum boat ?

What kind of material did you find worked best ?

Also, what is the best method for painting an aluminum boat ? The one I looked at today is flaking REALLY bad so I will need to re-paint it !

Thanks

So would boat motor and trailer be worth say $1000 ? No idea what the condition is, but say " good " , would it be worth $1000 ?

Hey everyone

I came across an add on Kijiji for a 15' aluminum with a 18HP Merc. on the back !

Ive never heard of a 18 HP merc. before... just wondering what they are like ???

Seems like odd numbers to me... 15 foot boat.... 18HP motor ? hahah

hahah Im kind of up in the air on this show. The first one I watched has " Fishermom " on it... and I mean... yea thats cool that the Mom was so into it... but they went fishing for like blue gills and that was about it... A fishing show ? really ?

As someone already said... at least its better then " Chaaaalie Mooore "

Well there has been no progress on the motor since the last post.... I slipped a disk in my back on sunday... playing FRISBEE of ALLLLL things ! I can tell ya one thing, I dont wish the pain on my worst enemy... I was layed up for 2 and a half days.... todays first day back to work and I STILL can barely walk !

I think Im going to save myself some time and hassel.. and the possibility of ruining the unit... and just dropping it off to a local guy here that was well referred !

Thanks for all the help thus far everyone !

" Marley and Me " comes to mind haha Cute dog tho

$20 for a swimbait is a good price.

I dont buy many hard body swim baits. I have a few hollow belly berkleys.

But I mean, $20 for a 4" swimbait... seems like a lot ???

Hey everyone

I saw these on WFN a few nights at, I believe on "Gettin Schooled"

Anyhow... the action on the 4" swimbait was AMAZING !!!! Really got me thinking about these lures. Even the Wife was impressed by these baits ! haha I think it gives me the reason to buy a few !

Question is.... How does everyone feel about these baits ???? Pros? Cons ? ( other than the $20 price tag )

Thanks

Hey everyone....

I'm in the market for a fish finder for my little 12' aluminum. I want to be able to transfer it to a bigger boat if I get one... like a 14-16'.

I budgeted $200-300 for it... so the Garmin 300C caught my eye. Im just curious who has experience with this unit and what people have to say about them !

Thanks

Hey everyone

I was just curious as to what happens when the MNS seizes your fishing gear, or hunting gear for that matter ?

Would it be just like the police and they would have an auction ? or is there some warehouse jam packed with all sorts of outdoor gear ?

Ain't that what the yellow buckit's fer? We larned that at the Taronna Show.

 

JF

hahah yea, I guess this a more private way to fill them ! haha

I think the Atlantic still has some fish in it....

Nope, just got back.... I caught'em ALL ! hahah who wants to come over for a fish fry !

Rm Classic cars.... Great place ! I remember driving past Robs old shop years ago ! And now to see where they are and how big they have gotten... its crazy !

Well Ill be in ! Let me know when and where and I will be there !

HAHA I don't think so, I wish I would have gotten some pics of the damage, but I didn't have the camera .

There is about 1.25" from end to end.... Maybe If I can just pull those wires a little tighter to get them close together but I dont know how much slack is there.... but the other thing, I SUCK AT SOLDERING !

I don't remember all your questions so if I miss something post back.

 

The silver plug in your first photo is the serial number. Unfortunately, the model number isn't marked on it. Oh well, you have confirmation that its a 1980 and that's all you need.

 

I wouldn't use brake cleaner because it may remove the paint. A little soap and water is all you need.

 

The wires look fine in the photos. Looks to me like only the wrapping was chewed. That wrap is only there to keep the wires orderly. Rewrap with tape if you want, but its not necessary. If any of the wires are chewed bare, you can use Liquid Electrical Tape like someone suggested.

 

As mentioned, put a healthy does of oil in the cylinders and then pull the rope to get everything lubricated. Any oil you have is ok (WD-40, penetrating oil, motor oil or 2 stroke engine oil). I use penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Seafoam) because it will creep into places that other oils won't and will help free the rings if they are stuck. I wouldn't use WD-40 as I understand it can actually attract moisture as well as gum things up when it dries. I don't even own the stuff. I use 3 in 1 spray oil instead.

 

The spark plugs have a number stamped on the ceramic part. You can get them anywhere that sells spark plugs. Canadian Tire and Walmart usually have them in stock. They are very popluar. Spark plugs rarely go bad, but as a matter of course I usually replace them on motors I don't know. This motor would qualify for new plugs if it was me. Then forget about them. You will probably never need to replace them again unless you do a decarb like someone suggested. That sometimes ruins the plugs. No problem. Plugs are cheap.

 

Buy an oil pump for the lower unit. The pump is about $10 and you can get it at Canadian Tire, Walmart or your local marina/small engine shop. There are lots of lower unit oils that will be fine to use. Basically, it needs to be 90W oil. Since you will be going to CTC to get plugs and a pump anyway just pick up a bottle of their marine gear oil.

 

Finally, I mentioned this in your other thread, but I'm going to say it again. Replace the impeller.

 

I forgot to mention that if there isn't anything majorly wrong with the motor then you should only have less than $100 invested in it (impeller and seals $30, oil $10, plugs $6, oil pump $10).

Thanks Boatman,

I went to mess with the motor a bit today... I blew it off with the air compressor and I come to find out that all the wires are chewed right through :angry: :wallbash:

I took a brush and kind of brushed whatever I could off at first, then went to town with the blower and cleaned it up. Once that was done... I saw that the wires ( the ones on the top that are covered with dirt ) have actually been DEMOLISHED by the mice haha a couple were chewed right in half !

SOOOO I'm going to need to replace the part I believe its the power pack ? .... found this one on eBay... is it the right one ??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...T&viewitem=

I think I'm going to go back over to my grandparents tonight and grab some pics of the spark plugs. When I pulled them out to have a look, they were pretty black, and they looked a little gunky ! I'm a rookie when it comes to this stuff so I don't know if that's normal or if its something I should be concerned about ?

When you change the lower unit oil, make sure you fill it back up from the bottom, the motor should be in the upright position and fill it until the air bubbles stop coming out of the top plug, this prevents an air lock and will able you to put in the proper amount of gear lube in.

You should pick up the adapter that goes on the bottle of gear lube and then attaches to the lower unit to fill it, you don't need it to do the job but makes it easier and less mess, CTC, Princess Auto have them.

Did you ever get the Model #

sunchaser81

I have yet to get the model #... but I think it is pretty straight forward... most of the re-search has led me to believe that the major things on these motors are used through the series.... I'm pretty sure its a 1980 model... and I have found a site with all the original part #'s... So i should be alright, I think ?

So to replace the oil, Should I just leave it on the stand how I have it now ? Ive read about the special filler adapter for the bottom end, Ill have to go out and get me some. I have to figure out what kind of oil is needed as well

vacuum as much as you can, an old paint brush works good too, make sure the plate under the flywheel is not seized usually they rotate a few degrees. look for any chewed through wires and tape the rest well, those are the two lower unit screws take them both out drain and fill back up through the bottom hole. Prop is fine. I might take the plugs out squirt some two stroke oil in and pull it over a few times and put new plugs back in.

I should be able to just take the old plug into the shop and they can get a replacement from that right ? I'm not sure what type of plug I need for sure.

yea i would take a can of brake clean and a tooth brush and get working. Then spray it with some lube so it doesn't dry out.

What type of lube are you talking about ? like WD-40 ?