I just got my 50hp '97 Evinrude back together after replacing a piston and the rings.
I started it up for the first time now with ear muffs while on the trailer. I paid attention to water bubbling up above the lower unit at the shift rod. Is this an indication of water pump seal / grommet...
Re: 1997 Lakesport 17' remodel
I got the rod holder tubes in the bow, and installed the front deck.
The 1-1/2" pvc tubing, I used my torch to melt and bend as necessary. I used 1-1/2" x 2" pvc bushings, cut in near half to secure the tubes to the bulkhead. I separate piece of metal is cut...
Re: 1997 Lakesport 17' remodel
k... back at it today. Got the little electric anomolies straightened out; Horn switch wired to the ground (-); LED polarity on some deck lights; poor pin/socket contact on the motor tilt switch harness connector; bilge pump switch not wired into positive. All...
Re: 1982 Sylvan Bassboat project
Hmmmm.... a casting deck up front, with live well and storage up front, i visualized it and it looked good in my mind.
something like this:
Re: 1997 Lakesport 17' remodel
The hardware originally came with a little stainless plate and a threaded eye-bolt to secure to the plate secured to the deck. I didn't like that arrangement, and purchased a nice stainless loop thingy that I thought would be a little bit more barefoot friendly...
Re: 1997 Lakesport 17' remodel
I spent the morning and part of the afternoon running parts and getting the wiring done. I got the yak buttoned up in the console and got the bow wired. I had a couple of spare wires run to the bow, as I went ahead and re-utilized the original nav light circuit...
Re: 1997 Lakesport 17' remodel
My buddy Kirk, of KJ Fab Shop said he's got foam and white vinyl in stock. If I cut the boards/templates he'd do my upholstery.
I'm thinking I'll do two separate pieces, the top and the front of the leaning post.
Kirk suggested walmanized (treated) plywood for...
Re: 1997 Lakesport 17' remodel
A few more pics (only 5 per post are allowed). the last two the storage/pedesatl hider with and without pedestal.
~Fishy
Re: 1997 Lakesport 17' remodel
Got a few hours in on the boat today. I decided to mount the cockpit pedestals and construct and install the storage area/pedestal hider.
While I was in the hull, reeviting or something, a neighbor in the business park drove by and stopped. He asked, "What's...
