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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

Hey everyone after lots of rain and work i finnally took all day yesterday to finish the boat. I ran all the wiring and built the rear deck. Gonna take it out tommorow and see how she handles with the added weight. Thanks for all who have kept an eye on the project. here she is as she sits front deck rear deck rear hatch open front storage compartment cooler and livewell setup electrical wired up with lightws front and rear for night fishing for cats> anyway after its voyage tommorow im will see if i want to mov the trolling motor to the front of the boat or not. I have a few other things like fire extinguiser to add but 99% of it is done. Thanks for looking enjoy! Joe

I just did exactly that and man it has soooo much more room. I sold my old 12 fter for $300 and bought a brand new 14ft jon boat for around $700. If you can swing it it definatly was worth it for me. Joe

some more pics of the front deck.. enjoy

Got the front of the boat done gonna sart working on the rear now but the front deck and floor is done so let me know what you think so far.. enjoy..any suggestions?

Yea the pump was more what i was interested in thanks alot your boat looks great! You said you were having problems with glue. What kinda problems? and what kinda glue were you using. thanks

Hey guys got some work done today on the boat i know the pictres look the same as befor but i changed some plans. I changed some framing and added some more angle on the ends wich has fixed the flexing problem. I also abandoned the fiberglass cooler idea for this coleman i found for cheap. Fits perfectly. Pic with the floor ontop in place Last one sorry the progress is slow but work and weather seems to be working against me right now. i want to run the electical next thanks for looking Joe

Sweet man you have the exact same boat im working on and yuo built it just like im doing mine. Looks awsome. Any tips on how you set up the livewell i cant see whats going on there. Thanks Joe

Thanks your boat looks awsome man. So befor it started raining on me again > I fixed the flexing problem. I pulled up the ply i laid and added another angle along the sides that really stiffend it up. And while i was at walmart i found the perfect cooler to mount were i was going to build a cooler in. I found it cheep so its easier to modify this cooler to fit then to build a new cooler from scratch.(gotta have somewere to put the beer ;D) Anyway if we ever get a break from this rain im hoping it will be done by this weekend. Thanks for whoever is still watching.. Joe

Sorry guys i havent been able to update for a few days but work and rain has kept the build at bay. But i took a trip to west marine and picked up some lights and a switch panel and a bilge pump. I got to work on it today though got alot of the front deck done plywood and all. heres some pics for you guys. By jirwin6985, shot with 503 at 2008-06-28 This is the front storage compartment By jirwin6985, shot with 503 at 2008-06-28 Heres the rear compartment( i abandned the built in cooler idea for now.) By jirwin6985, shot with 503 at 2008-06-28 By jirwin6985, shot with 503 at 2008-06-28 And heres the whole deck...its pretty sturdy. on the very end of the sides it flexes a little more than i would like. i thought about making a braket that bolts it to the sides of the boat anyone have any ideas? Enjoy

Hey everyone just an update due to the rain last night and work today i havent dont any new work yet ( man i hate being at work)but i did have a few questions. My first question is this boat is rated for a 15hp motor i was wondering if i could get away with a 20 hp since i keep seeing them everywere but no 15s. And my second question in i want to carpet over the rear bench seat and as was pointed out earlier my capacity sticker is there. Has anyone ever removed theres and moved it to a new place without destroying it? Thanks for any help.