Search results

  1. gm280

    Stick Steer Problems

    I agree that things do wear out. BUT, if this is an established stick steering setup that worked fine at one time, I don't see anything that would miss-align the stick position to the engine position. Usually that type problem is because someone ordered a too long or too short replacement cable...
  2. gm280

    Stick Steer Problems

    When you have the boat going perfectly straight, is the stick straight up and down? And if so, it the engine perfectly center? If either of those things are not aligned, you will have to adjust which ever one is out until both are. Can you move the engine to either side with about the same force...
  3. gm280

    Random

    If you have some time and want a good laugh, watch this video. I will warn you there is some foul language throughout the video so just be aware.
  4. gm280

    Android is acting up......

    While we are on the subject of phones, let me pass this bit of information on to others. We, wifey and I, recently had some real phone issues with our batteries needing charged at least twice a day or more, to just try to work properly. So after a failed attempt of buying and changing batteries...
  5. gm280

    Random

    I heard they do taste like chicken. But chicken fried in fish frying oil...
  6. gm280

    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    I thought about the "next" boat project and decided that more then likely, the next boat project would be a Bass Boat. And therefore the cradle would not work in it's present design... Ha ha ha ha lol As far a diesel fuel for the parts washer goes, I honestly thought about doing that. But I...
  7. gm280

    So I've got a bit left over...

    I did a typical web search for my shop manual, but ended up getting in off Ebay. But do a typical web search and see what pops up. You could even contact the manufacturer or a marine near you that services your type engine and see what they can get for you. Just an idea.
  8. gm280

    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Well one bridge has been burned...sort of speak. I totally dismantled the boat cradle today, since the boat is now on the trailer. And since there were so many long boards involved, I thing I have enough now to build the frame for the last cabinet in the shop that will hold the radio-arm saw and...
  9. gm280

    Android is acting up......

    I didn't offer any assistance because I am sure you didn't want to buy a new phone... lol
  10. gm280

    So I've got a bit left over...

    I have to admit, it doesn't look familiar to me, but then I am not very experienced in all types of engines either. But you can do a search on your engine via the manufacture, HP, model and year to find a illustrated parts break down and look at all the parts for your engine. Then you can scan...
  11. gm280

    Steering cable

    If your present (old) cable was 13.5' long and you bought a 15' long replacement, you could have a problem. Unless you can somehow take up the length somewhere when installing it, you could have issues getting it to install properly. Steering cables are not that flexible and that is why they...
  12. gm280

    Repainting interior aluminum boat

    Not if you like how the surface looks presently. I like to scuff up the surface for better adhesion, but that it just me. But if you do decide to scuff up the surface, do the wipe down afterwards... JMHO
  13. gm280

    Joist hanger help please

    If I am understanding you correctly, you are going to use the vertical 4 x 4's to mount the swinging hardware on the top to allow the swing to swing. And therefore want to know what is the better way to attach them to the floor joices. If that is correct, I would cut the 4 x 4's so they set both...
  14. gm280

    Repainting interior aluminum boat

    If you decide to wash, with soap, the interior, follow up after it is total dries with a wipe down of Acetone. There will be no residue remaining after the Acetone wipe down...
  15. gm280

    Trailer Build

    Certainly not trying to start any argument, but merely offering my $00.02 cents worth. I actually took a very destroyed trailer, I bought in boat engine and trailer package deal and 100% completely rebuilt it everything including the trailer. I would never try to mix structural components like...
  16. gm280

    Repainting interior aluminum boat

    Well before we get started, Welcome to iboat. Glad to have you aboard... IF, and I do stress that IF, the paint you are wanting to cover over is solid and not peeling or flaking off, then start from there. Like the paint manufacturer suggested, wash the entire interior and allow it to totally...
  17. gm280

    Advice please

    Well first things first. Welcome t iboats. We always like to welcome new members to iboats and help if we can. Okay, as far as manuals go, buy the manufacturer's shop manual for the engine. After market manual types try to cover too many models and therefore leave out important info that covers...
  18. gm280

    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Yes, I did. I bought it a little over the many years and it finally arrived...lol Odd how what I though was only going to be maybe a couple months ordeal, took this long. But life enters the equation and gets mingled up in things. Hope to get the engine installed soon as well. I still need a...
  19. gm280

    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    I had the most strange thing happen today. And I'll let the pictures explain since I don't know of any other way... Somehow the boat came out of the shop and jumped on the trailer. Imagine that... Even the fuel tank jumped into the act. Seats installed and stick steering as well. And...
  20. gm280

    Replacing stringers.

    I initially started to keep up with the cost to rebuild my little tri-hull project. But that quickly got side tracked as I'm sure others have as well. But that was back when lumber prices and polyester costs were lower then today. If you are going to do your boat and not drag it out like...
Top