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Well I got a boat. All legal.
Had to do some work on it.
But I think she's almost done.
Just a few more tweaks and I'll be ready to get'er wet.Attachment 382684Attachment 382685Attachment 382686Attachment 382688
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Looking good Neil I hope everything works out for you
Glad to see youre back in the boating business.;) Congrats.:)
Congrats on the new addition. May you have lots of fun and prosperous fishing adventures off of her.
May the fun and adventure begin.
I rebuilt one almost like that one. Many crappie came over the sides. I hope you have many trips with lots of catching. You have it looking nice.
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I had a tri-hul almost like that, fished out of it for 13 years,sold it for the same price I gave for it. them are some good boats.sets good in the water, I trolled out of mine most of the time back then, they troll good for crappie.I'l be watching for you on wylie...
Looks good to me.
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Looking good Fisherfore!! Mine looks a lot like that one. What make is that one?
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Looking good !
It's a 79 Thundercraft 16'.
With a 70 hp Johnson.
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That’s a Goodern! And Newer ain’t always Better! Rigging boats (to me) can be just about as rewarding a hobby as the fishing part.
Tight Lines!
Fishfore you did a remarkable job. I saw you the day you bought it. Wow you do great work. Enjoy it my friend and hope to cya on the water soon.
Congratulations on the second happiest day of your life!!
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Ok, boat is loaded and heading to the lake in a bit. First test run.
Going to try out the trolling motor too with a few jigs in tow.
Full batteries and night lights.
Let's see how Momma likes fishing with me...lol
Yeah we going to stay out if all is working as it should.
Wish us luck.
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Launching at South Point and will probably stay close this time.Sent from my moto z4 using Crappie.com Fishing mobile appQuote:
Originally Posted by FisherFore
Sitting here fishing in the boat.
The motor started fine.
Eased out from the dock and went t o pick up some speed and it will only go about 7.5 mph.
What would cause this?
Could it be the gas?
Trolling motor works great.
Going to give it an hour or so to fish some. No takers yet.
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Fuel tank vent open? Fuel flow restrictions? Carbs clean? Plugs clean, gapped properly? Primer bulb getting and staying firm? Does that engine have points? Distributor? Power pack\brain box?
Not sure on any of these, but will be finding out tomorrow.
Fuel vent is open. I checked it before leaving the house.Sent from my moto z4 using Crappie.com Fishing mobile appQuote:
Originally Posted by skunked again
Check for spark
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Neil, out of the blue, check sparkplug wire connection. One may not have been put back on correctly. I had one vibrate lose when under power and scared the crap out of me not knowing what could be wrong. My brother in law was with me and it use to be his boat and he said it happen to him once. He said check the plug connection. So, I pulled the cowling and pushed all of them in hard and it fired right up and never bothered me again. I put small zip ties around the plug connections. Not a problem since. Hope you get her going!
Compression is 140 137 140.
Plugs were ugly looking.
Changed the plugs.
Putting new gas and trying again tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
If not change then I'll have to pull carbs and clean them.
She ran great on the water ears and hose.
Ran great on the lake just would not pick up any speed.
Stayed out until 10. No fish slime in the boat yet.
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Sounds like your high speed jets are clogged.clean the carbs
Changed plugs and got fresh gas.
She ran great. 30mph this evening.
Sitting in Seven Oaks and brought in my first crappie in her. Short but at least the skunk is off the boat now.
Thanks for all the advise.
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Great news !
Motor needs a bit of idle adjustment, but ran good.
Fishing report is 1 small catfish, 1 short Crappie, and one gar.
All on minnows. All went back to grow.
One happy guy the boat is doing good and Momma has had fun with it too.
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Always good when mama has fun
I would suggest you run only non ethanol gas. It it the root of many problems in older engines.
Congratulations getting the motor running. Get it cleaned up and with a tune up you will be in better shape to fish come Oct 10th. :cheers2
Keep taking it to the lake if only for a boat ride. That motor needs running some to build up your confidence in it.;):)
Run a can of seafoam through it.
The non ethanal is a must, I added a water separator to the fuel line. Alcohol attracts water, water in the carb is a killer
I second the seafoam. As the old commercial about hot sauce goes I put that xxxx in everything. lol. It is a good product and I do run it through almost every used boat I have purchased over the years.