1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Why you hatin on the tiller Jas? I think you just don't want Teamster to be right for once.

 

[Tthomp3]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

you already said remote steering is easier to find so it would be better than having to spend months looking for a tiller Remote all the way!

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

$250.00 and your on the water!!!

http://saginaw.craigslist.org/boa/2956826083.html

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Bah, I can go either way. At the end of the day I think the right engine, at the right price, at the right time, at the right driving distance will make for the right set up. It's all good

I do have a few on my radar at the moment

They go quick though, a lot of guys are looking for the exact same thing I am looking for around here.

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Yeah, I've been checking the MI c-list for shats and grins, There is a higher percentage of tiller motors in WI and MN,..

Although, I have seen a whole bunch of bigger project boats in the MI c-lists,...Man yous guys have a lot of big ol' aluminum tubs in MI,....

And on a completely different side note I might call on a motor-less 19 foot fiberglass tub with a steering wheel,.......

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Score!

Yup, I got one! This boat will in fact be a tiller...

I now have a 1983 Johnson 25 HP Tiller sitting in my garage

I feel like the outboard was a nice score but more important I think I found a great local mechanic. If you are reading this Randy, thanks!

I'll post up on the new engine when I get some photos together...

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Sweet! You know how to drive one of those fancy tiller motors right?

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Congrats on the score.... Excited for you...not nearly as excited as teamster, but excited nonetheless...

Tiller is prolly best option for this boat... Fix her up and get her splashed!

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Woot Woot Woot,....................We have a convert!!!,....................Muh ha ha ha ha,.......

 

[kilowatts]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Hi Jason:

Great find!

I think there's a type of resin made specially to adhere to aluminum. If you can find it you can cover the entire hull with fiberglass for the best of both worlds, eh? Like you said "...it's so easy to work on a small boat...." so it should be a snap; then you could gelcoat the finish color! What do you think Jason, let me know,eh?

kilowatts

 

[Triton II]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Woot Woot Woot,....................We have a convert!!!,....................Muh ha ha ha ha,.......

:facepalm:

TII

 

[Brenn]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

I come back to Iboats and check everything out and Jaso has another boat and im still looking for my first one,sigh.Nice find man

 

[proshadetree]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

This here is a metal boat PST

Yep you can grind it up and make more glitter. Dont tell anyone but I am kinda looking for a small tinny that will hold me and mama to keep at the houseboat. SHHH

 

[ShowMeGuy]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Score!

Yup, I got one! This boat will in fact be a tiller...

I now have a 1983 Johnson 25 HP Tiller sitting in my garage

SKEWWWWWW DOGGIE!!!!!!!!!

Practice up on the ol double fist skills.... :facepalm: hahaha Cold drink in one hand.. the other steers and makes ya go vroom vroom..

 

[64osby]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Very Nice Jas, Not a SC but a clean Tinny. She ought to haul with that 25 on her.

You could make her shinny with just a little glitter paint.

You should be able to keep that one until your ready to pass it on to one of your kids.

 

[bajaunderground]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Indifferent on the color choice!

I'm a big fan of outboards...How about a 300HP tiller?

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Good stuff man. Glad you were able to find something that will work for yah... rock and roll time now!!!

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Nice score on the Tiller Power!...But I kinda like "baja's" idea...that 300 would get on plane pretty quick...

 

[Teamster]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

Nice score on the Tiller Power!...But I kinda like "baja's" idea...that 300 would get on plane pretty quick...

I think there has already been a 300 horse tiller,.............

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1973 14' SmokerCraft Zephyr Rebuild

You guys are beauts, the whole lot of ya!

K, so I finally got the new/old Johnson upright...

As you can see the bracket was busted off and an Evinrude replacement was installed. She's not pretty at the moment but I do believe that I can make it look the straight up fishing boat part with some new paint and decals. It runs very strong (tank tested, not barrel) and I think it'll move this SmokerCraft very well.

(J25RLCTE)