built this with "help " from my grandson . Truth be told I did 99%. But he only could help when he visited. Thats him now 20 holding the salmon with his younger cousin. Great memories!! A Tolman would be a great choice... Google is your best friend and tolman builders have there own group.
Well.....bought a Vevor. 300hp model. Fast shipping. 750.00. Installation went well .The worst part was getting the old cable system out. Bled. System is smooth. Hàve been testing every day. Time will tell if it was a good decision or ...........
That vevor ad comes up in my faceɓook feed now...... after googliñg boat steering..... I have some exceĺlent chinese machines and some crap . It would be nice to know which these are.
Had a sudden and complete failure of a seastar nfb cable steering system. Appears that the cable completely broke inside. No warning.....On a 19 foot with a suz 115hp. Thankfully on a lake 300 yards from the boat launch and not next month in quatsino sound...
Probably replace with...
I have promised a grandson a fishing/ boating tripfor thursday through sun however that includes some travel time (from merritt). Was thinking pender harbour to save on time and the longer ferry rides. Any suggestions would be appreciated. We can sleep on the boat (cramped,but should make some...
Rear canvas. I have new appreciation of the canvas trade. Also bought and mounted Kicker plumbed fuel line. If any have suggestions for the best way of hooking the steering to the main . The kicker is 2 feet behind the transom on the swim step.This morning re packed the wheel bearings.
Just started after sitting for3 years
I have no idea of hours . Suzulli controls but no cables. Not sure what it's worth. 1000$ ?? if your interested let me know.
Andy text at 250g315g5644
sad to see you not finish that boat . Always appreciate good craftsmanship. When I built mine at onepoint I didn't touch it for a year. Miss the horse in your ID pic :)
Built from scratch, repurposed community water tower wood. . And many hours. . ..we have had it in the water the last couple of summers but always something to keep doing.
you will be looking for a power hammer :) https://www.kijiji.ca/v-power-tool/owen-sound/100-pound-blacksmith-power-hammer-trip-hammer/1335392887?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
As a rookie I am planning on a couple of days of fishing... Sandheads .. looking at this weeks forecasts . how do they usually relate to water conditions.. Which days would you plan toward?
Today Tonight and Monday. Wind northwest 15 to 20 knots diminishing to northwest 10 to 15 Monday...
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