I am going to check out a 45 HP Chrysler this Saturday. All I know is it runs fine and is electric start. I am looking to put it on a 14' rubabout, what things should I be looking for?? I was told that I need to match transom depth with the outboard leg. How important is this? And Where do...
I don't think this is a huge deal but I don't know so I thought i'd ask. I was grinding down the hull on the inside and in an area of about 6"x 14" I went too far and noticed when standing inside the hull that there was a cracking sound. There is one spot where it reached the bottom paint so...
Hey I am looking for a motor for my '63 14' Elgin Runabout... but I don't have the cash to drop on a motor right now. Found this ad local for a siezed up Evinrude "35hp evinrude mod#35803R-M SER#E0002162-S motor locked up $85.00 obo" What are your thoughts? I am new to boat engines but have...
Re: Project Boat Sears Elgin 14' Roundabout
I have continued to pull out the glass and the rotted wood underneath. The glass is thick and hard to get out. The layer underneath seems good but I am a novice so I don't know.
What are your thoughts so far? Do I need to pull up the entire...
This is my first post here and I need some help. I have just acquired a 70's (i think) Elgin Model 63140. It is 14' with a 5' beam. From what I can tell the hull appears to be aluminum with fiberglass inside and decking. I have pulled out some glass and found a rotted support beam that runs...
