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I have always had good luck with segar fluorocarbon line but recently switched to the pLine co polymer. Because it is a co polymer and isn't quite as stiff and seems to lay better on the spools being less stiff at least for me

Like this one? http://www.catfishing.info/mod/Outdoorpub/Informposts/Drifterholders/pic1.jpeg Alot of guys use them for catfishing since they are cheap and really strong. Another way to mount them is use a piece of threaded rod through the bottom and thread it into a treaded block of aluminum just like the driftwaster holders. I also have a way of bending plain steal rod into fishing rod holders just like the driftmasters. thread the bottom and they work great. Let me know and i can post a how to for making them.. Joe

Hey everyone this winter im going to go through my outboard as its a 1959. I figuared if i am going to be in there i might as well replace the coils wires plugs impeller and rebuild the carb. Im also going to convert it over to a fuel pump as i think my gas tank is starting to rust. This is the kit im looking at. http://www.maxrules.com/fixomctunekits.html For the 10hp 1959 it says $184. Does this sound right for everything that is included in this kit or am i getting ripped off. Anywere else were i can get these parts ina kit like this? I dont really want to run around ordering from different companies would just like to get it akk at once. Thanks for any help. Joe

Looks great so far man! Im glad i could be of help and good luck with it i know you will have fun. If you have any more questions feel free to ask if i cant help someone on here can. Bassresource rocks! Joe

I love the ten hp! I was concerned at first because i diddnt think it would be that much of an upgrade from the 4 i had. Man was i wrong this boat moves now. With just me in the boat i have to move everthing i have to the front of the boat to keep the front down. As far as age 1980's isnt that old for a 2 stroke as long as it was aken care of. My 4hp evinrude was from the 70's and my new evinrude is a 1959 and they are both in great shape. i need to rebuild the seals on the carb but it runs like a champ and starts on the first of second pull everytime. I have no regrets. Joe

Nope marine plywood weighs a ton! Most people just use regular plywood and treat it. the marine carpet is avaiable through lowes is you have one near by. it is rubber backed so the glue doesnt seep through when you use it. Joe

Sure no problem just post pics of your project when your done so we can see it! As for the floor between the rear and center seat there is no frame. By the bench seat there is a 1x2 screwed to it since there is not ribs there but everything else is supported by the ribs themsef and it is pretty sturdy. I treated what little wood i used with thompsons watersealer befor installing. I think what you read was that most recommend not using pressure treated wood since it can ruin the aluminium over time. Good luck with your project. Joe

Hey thanks for the reply. I still have plenty of free board left on this boat im not too worried about it. And total including the new motor would be somewere in the $2200 range since im selling the old motor. Here are some pics of her i took it out this morning and it took a few pulls to get it started and it idled kinda ruff. once it was opened up it ran great but just did not wat to run at idle speed. Thinking of runing a can of sea foam through it and she if it helps. PLugs look new as do the wires. any ideas? I messed with the idle adjustment knobs and diddnt notice to much of a difference. I also took a video while i was out driving and man ill tell you what this little boats flies once i got it planed out. Enjoy and thanks for the help.. Joe

Hey guys just an update will post pics tommorow but i just got home from picking up a 1959 evinrude sportwin 10 hp outboard. The motor look like new! Pumps water started on first pull shifts through all gears and picked it up with the tank all for $150! Cant wait to try it out on the boat. Will get pictures tommorow. Any recommendations for this motor for me to look out for or do? What would a proper fuel mix ratio be. I also noticed it has a [ressurized gas tank and i just purchased a new tank for my other motor and i was wondering if i could modify that tank to work on this motor wich runs on the pressurized system. Thanks guys will get pics tommorow. Joe

I have the exact same boat and did the exact sdame thing with almost the same motor. I took mine out with my 4 hp once befor modding and it was pretty quick. It is noticably slower with the weight..I dont have a gps but i know it definatly takes longer to get around know. Im looking for a 15 hp now. Check out my project and good luck. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1214100879/40#40 Joe

Hey your not being critical at all. I enjoy being able to help others with there projects if i can. 1) the cooler does get in the way a little bit when moving around the boat not so much when fishing. Im thinking of making a carpeted peice to cover the hole so i can pull out the cooler and use the whole front deck if need be. 2) Yes i can reach the trolling motor just find while cruising on the pedestal seat. Its quit comftable acually but the shaft on my trolling motor is pretty long so i have alot of adjustment. In order to run the regular motor i just remove the pedastal and put the seat directly in the base. Im pretty happy with it overall though. Joe

Thanks guys im currently looking for a fishfinder around a hundred bucks to add as well. Yes i bought the aluminum at lowes. Looking back i spent way more then i should have as my local scrap yard has scrap aluminum for cost. Would have saved me about half my cost. Good Luck with your project. As far as support my deck can support me (200lbs) and my freinds (250lbs) With only alittle bit of flexing. So if you smart about it and were you put your supports you should be fine. I know some other guys on here frame different ways you might want to check out theres and find out what looks best to you. Joe

Yea the rivits were a whole lot easier i think. I just drilled all my holes in the frome then ran around with my rivit gun and rivited it all together. I fastend the deck to the frame work using self tapping stainless steel screws. Worked pretty well just make sure that you pre drill the holes because i snapped plenty of screws learning that the hard way. Good luck Joe

Well lets see... boat $700 after tax and tags Trailer was $500 tax and tags gas motor was $200 electric motor was $150 with rebate battery was $50 aluminum was about $60 Plywood was $25 Carpet i cut pre cut for $45 Misc wireing plugs switches about $150 Im sure im forgetting something But right around $1800-$2000 sounds about right. But again that including everything. Thanks Joe

Well the test run went well I took it out today with my not so light freind and myself.(about 450lbs of people) and it handled great. They fished off the front deck while i fished off the rear deck. Moves are definatly calculated but once we got our sea legs everything was fine. the only way i could see tipping this thing is iff both of us were on the same side of the boat and one of us jumped. I tried it and the gunwales came within a few inches. All in all i would call it a success. Here a pic of the boat and trailer along with my tow vehical. let me know what you think. Joe