10 footer.

[Outdrive1]

I'll post up some stuff as I go.

Let me preface by saying it was rough when I got it. Had a huge hole in the bottom, the foam was all water soaked.

Until I figure out what I'm doing, I'm starting all white and filling in everything except the gas fill. It's in the non-skid and I don't want it to look like a repair.

So here's some pics. I just finished the bottom and flipped it back over to start on the top.

The floor is new, and so is the little stringer, lol. I added a couple of layers of mat to the entire floor. It was as best paper thin before.

I'm sending the rub rail out to be powdercoated, along with the steering hub and gas fill. I think I'll do them all silver so it's kinda nuetral.

[Outdrive1]

A couple more.

[Outdrive1]

Here's a pic of the tank for Dave. I tried to describe it, this is easier.

[RiverDave]

Does this tank get glassed in around it? Or does that little flange just bolt it to the floor and that's it?

I'd fill in that steering wheel hole as well BTW.

Will the non skid clean up to a nice white? If not, what's your plans on that? Just paint it? (Todd painted the non skid on my old one.. came out nice)

RD

[Outdrive1]

Does this tank get glassed in around it? Or does that little flange just bolt it to the floor and that's it?

I'd fill in that steering wheel hole as well BTW.

Will the non skid clean up to a nice white? If not, what's your plans on that? Just paint it? (Todd painted the non skid on my old one.. came out nice)

RD

Paint on the non skid, or just a thin coat of gel. We haven't crossed that bridge yet.

I'm putting the old colum back in, it's aluminim and I'm gonna powdercoat it.

I was thinking of doing a bulkhead in front of the tank to be honest.

Getting ready to do the gel on the top right now.

[RiverDave]

Paint on the non skid, or just a thin coat of gel. We haven't crossed that bridge yet.

I'm putting the old colum back in, it's aluminim and I'm gonna powdercoat it.

I was thinking of doing a bulkhead in front of the tank to be honest.

Getting ready to do the gel on the top right now.

Looking forward to seeing the progress!

RD

[Outdrive1]

Looking forward to seeing the progress!

RD

We were going to test the non skid on the rear. He thinks he can roll it with a smooth roller and thin it out.

[RiverDave]

Does the boat have a turn fin in it?

Did you leave any access underneath the floor to get to it? Or see if there's any water leaking in the future?

On the non skid, I was always told applying the gel (thinly) wasn't the problem. It was buffing it to get it too look shiny / nice.. Because of the texture it's next to impossible. That's why I painted my old one.

I was talking to Lee earlier and he mentioned shooting a thin layer of gel on mine though so I dunno?

RD

[Crazyhippy]

Since you are doing all this work anywhays? Why not cap it? Not like it's going to be bouncing off the dock @ roadrunner on a big weekend (or the rub rail is going to help if it is)

Looking good so far, you gonna pull a wildman and strap a 260 to the back?:skull

[Outdrive1]

Does the boat have a turn fin in it?

Did you leave any access underneath the floor to get to it? Or see if there's any water leaking in the future?

On the non skid, I was always told applying the gel (thinly) wasn't the problem. It was buffing it to get it too look shiny / nice.. Because of the texture it's next to impossible. That's why I painted my old one.

I was talking to Lee earlier and he mentioned shooting a thin layer of gel on mine though so I dunno?

RD

Yes on the fin, I cut an access hole in the floor so I can remount it. It needs coated, or something also. I forgot about it.

Since you are doing all this work anywhays? Why not cap it? Not like it's going to be bouncing off the dock @ roadrunner on a big weekend (or the rub rail is going to help if it is)

Looking good so far, you gonna pull a wildman and strap a 260 to the back?:skull


I really didn't consider capping it. Don't know why, just hadn't thought of it. Kinda late now without a bunch of extra work. It seems like a good idea however.

[Riverbound]

Damn... I was going all white with mine. guess I better come up with some other idea now....LOL

I am pretty sure Im going capped on mine figured it would look better.

[RiverDave]

Not to discourage you from capping the boat.. The reason why I won't cap any of the ones I build, is I figure a kid is gonna drive it sooner or later, and I'm definately taking them to the bar. capped boats don't hold up well to either of those scenarios, and are expensive to fix.

RD

[Riverbound]

Not to discourage you from capping the boat.. The reason why I won't cap any of the ones I build, is I figure a kid is gonna drive it sooner or later, and I'm definately taking them to the bar. capped boats don't hold up well to either of those scenarios, and are expensive to fix.

RD

I really dont think a rubrail will prevent much damage, unless you do something like this.

http://images.travelpod.com/users/lindsey-canada/1.1220368020.tug-boat-or-bumper-boatxx.jpg

[Crazyhippy]

I really dont think a rubrail will prevent much damage, unless you do something like this.

http://images.travelpod.com/users/lindsey-canada/1.1220368020.tug-boat-or-bumper-boatxx.jpg


That's a good look... and explains RD's need for extra tires on the trailer:skull

[RiverDave]

Suit yourself.. (Did you get my PM by the way?)

Now that mine is getting gelled, the 1st of a long series of parts is getting made. Drop through turn fin is about to be made. If you want in on the fin, then now is the tim.

RD

[Outdrive1]

Suit yourself.. (Did you get my PM by the way?)

Now that mine is getting gelled, the 1st of a long series of parts is getting made. Drop through turn fin is about to be made. If you want in on the fin, then now is the tim.

RD

pm a price. I'm starting to think this little boat is gonna get expensive.

[Riverbound]

Suit yourself.. (Did you get my PM by the way?)

Now that mine is getting gelled, the 1st of a long series of parts is getting made. Drop through turn fin is about to be made. If you want in on the fin, then now is the tim.

RD

Got your PM. Just dont know When any funds would be available.

[Outdrive1]

Hole for the fin.

[Outdrive1]

Done, all white. Sand and buff next week. The non-skid came out great. three coats of white gel on the top, last coat with half Duratec for a nice shine. Then we pulled the tape on the non-skid and hit it with a light coat of gel and Duratec. It turned out really nice.

Bill, I may do some color. I wanted to start like new and decide what I want on it. If I decide to sell it, maybe someone wants to match their color scheme to something else. I'm thinking I might let Dennis do vinyl on it instead.

[RiverDave]

Damn that was fast! Came out nice!

You could add the color with the rigging if yu don't want to gel.

RD

[whiteworks]

You know I got a thing for white boats;)

[RiverDave]

You know I got a thing for white boats;)

You gonna buy another one Dillon?

RD

[whiteworks]

You gonna buy another one Dillon?

RD

sure:blah:

[Wmc]

Dam your fast :eek: looks new already:thumbsup

[Outdrive1]

Put a new rubrail on it. Like lipstick on the pig..........;)

[Community]

I dropped mine for the trailer. he is going to keep the drawing so he can make more. I will post pics as it comes together. If you want one, now is a good time as maybe we can all get a discount....

[RiverDave]

I dropped mine for the trailer. he is going to keep the drawing so he can make more. I will post pics as it comes together. If you want one, now is a good time as maybe we can all get a discount....

Who's doing the trailer?

RD

[Community]

Mike Peasley. He is up in Victorville. He does a lot of dolly trailers so isent him a pic of the Ellis. Not sure when it will be done but my garage is packed to the gills anyway so no rush.

[RiverDave]

Mike Peasley. He is up in Victorville. He does a lot of dolly trailers so isent him a pic of the Ellis. Not sure when it will be done but my garage is packed to the gills anyway so no rush.

I've been hearing a lot about him lately..

RD

[Outdrive1]

I built a new seat and side panels. Heres the mock up. It's not done, but you can see what it's going to look like. Carbon fiber and white, I had to mix a little carbon fiber into this thing somewhere. Something besides the typical Schiada white to put my spin on it.

[whiteworks]

left hand drive? foot throttle?

[Outdrive1]

left hand drive? foot throttle?

Yes left hand drive. I'm thinking foot throttle would be best.

[RiverDave]

Is that wood treated & resined? these things "can" get quite a bit of water in them.

RD

[Outdrive1]

Is that wood treated & resined? these things "can" get quite a bit of water in them.

RD

Of course. I wouldn't do a Bayliner without resin coating the wood.

[Community]

Of course. I wouldn't do a Bayliner without resin coating the wood.

Do you just brush it on or do you lay some cloth down too? My side panels are new so I need to know the best approach.

[RiverDave]

Do you just brush it on or do you lay some cloth down too? My side panels are new so I need to know the best approach.

I would just do it with a brush, but I'm no expert..

rD

[Outdrive1]

Do you just brush it on or do you lay some cloth down too? My side panels are new so I need to know the best approach.

Yes, that's sufficient. You only need mat if your trying to strenghten something like a seat back or piece two pieces of wood together in a complex shape or something. You cant really staple upholstery to fiberglass mat so anywhere you put it make sure it's not somewhere you need to staple something down.

[Racey]

For seat frames and other upholstered items you are better off using a few coats of varnish over resin, Varnish Breathes, yet remains slightly gummy. Giving you 2 great benefits, first of all the gumminess seals around the staples where they are shot into the wood, helping prevent moisture from getting in in the first place, resin is brittle, it won't do this, secondly any moisture that gets into the wood can breathe out through the varnish stopping rotting discoloring, de-lamination of the plies, etc etc.

Ask me how i know :D We've been doing varnished only seat frames for decades in every boat we've ever built, and not one of them has ever had a problem, where every resin coated one i've seen starts turning bad after about 10 or 15 years even in the nicest treated of boats.

[Outdrive1]

For seat frames and other upholstered items you are better off using a few coats of varnish over resin, Varnish Breathes, yet remains slightly gummy. Giving you 2 great benefits, first of all the gumminess seals around the staples where they are shot into the wood, helping prevent moisture from getting in in the first place, resin is brittle, it won't do this, secondly any moisture that gets into the wood can breathe out through the varnish stopping rotting discoloring, de-lamination of the plies, etc etc.

Ask me how i know :D We've been doing varnished only seat frames for decades in every boat we've ever built, and not one of them has ever had a problem, where every resin coated one i've seen starts turning bad after about 10 or 15 years even in the nicest treated of boats.

Never considered doing that. Sounds like a good deal.

The reality is, anything wood, if it gets wet, will rot out eventually no matter what you do. I wont have this boat in 15 years, lol.

Got the tank back in, I'll probably do carpet this week and start rigging it. Still need to make a decision on what I want to do with the trailer.

[Crazyhippy]

Still need to make a decision on what I want to do with the trailer.

Run it as is... Flat tire and all:rotflmao:

[Outdrive1]

Run it as is... Flat tire and all:rotflmao:

LOL, calling that tire flat is an understatement.:D

[Crazyhippy]

LOL, calling that tire flat is an understatement.:D

It's only flat on the bottom...

Just turn it over, it will be fine:skull

Oh and Here's an idea for power (http://www.performanceboats.com/html/forums/showthread.php?t=21992)

[Outdrive1]

Carpet is done. I fergot my camera today. That's probably it until I get back from spring break. Then I'm gonna finish it.;) I have my parts list ready to go.

I was gonna put one of these units on. Any input??????

http://www.magemarinestore.com/cmchytitrun.html

[Community]

i went to industrial metal supply today. although it won't tilt, it should be sweet. That CMC deal would be great to help kis learn to ski etc.

[whiteworks]

Carpet is done. I fergot my camera today. That's probably it until I get back from spring break. Then I'm gonna finish it.;) I have my parts list ready to go.

I was gonna put one of these units on. Any input??????

http://www.magemarinestore.com/cmchytitrun.html

What does it weigh? That would be my only concern, gotta keep it light.

[whiteworks]

Nav lights?
biggest gauges you can fit?

[Outdrive1]

Nav lights?
biggest gauges you can fit?

What I was going to do is put the rear light pole on the motor cover. The front green and red light I was going to solve by doing this. http://www.danamarineproducts.com/ProductDetails.cfm?group_id=9&catid=92&productid=1942&CFID=815773&CFTOKEN=5d5d7c-bf6ff194-e52c-4c88-b5e2-b8c1b473a5f8 I don't want to cut a hole in the non skid or the sides to add light's. I thought this would be a clean set up.

Gauges are going to be Livorsi in silver carbon fiber. The gps and tach will be standard sized, the small gauges, fuel level, volts and water pressure will be monster gauges. I'll probably do angled bezels also, even though the dash is only 2 feet wide, lol.

[whiteworks]

those suction cup deals are gay, What about some tiny LED's in the rub rail?

[RiverDave]

Carpet is done. I fergot my camera today. That's probably it until I get back from spring break. Then I'm gonna finish it.;) I have my parts list ready to go.

I was gonna put one of these units on. Any input??????

http://www.magemarinestore.com/cmchytitrun.html

I bought the 40HP tilt / trim from CMC for my old one, as well as their smallest jack plate.. After a shitload of engineering / machining etc.. I finally combined them into 1 on the back of my old boat.

My only complaint about them is they are heavy as shit.. They work pretty good though, and are super easy to install / wire etc..

They are heavy because the motor, reservoir, hydraulics, etc.. are all encased in 1 big billet housing and it all hangs off the back of the transom.

When I do mine this time around, I'm just going to use a small piston on the back of the boat, with my own rotating assembly, and a merc reservoir / motor inside the boat.

What I was going to do is put the rear light pole on the motor cover. The front green and red light I was going to solve by doing this. http://www.danamarineproducts.com/ProductDetails.cfm?group_id=9&catid=92&productid=1942&CFID=815773&CFTOKEN=5d5d7c-bf6ff194-e52c-4c88-b5e2-b8c1b473a5f8 I don't want to cut a hole in the non skid or the sides to add light's. I thought this would be a clean set up.

Gauges are going to be Livorsi in silver carbon fiber. The gps and tach will be standard sized, the small gauges, fuel level, volts and water pressure will be monster gauges. I'll probably do angled bezels also, even though the dash is only 2 feet wide, lol.

I'd becareful with the "Monster" guages.. That dash is small and fills up REAL fast.. LOL As well, the outboards don't have sending units on them for water pressure, water temp, etc.. So your going to have to do a bit of fab work to get the sending units on the outboard. ;)

I'm stoked at how fast this is coming together for ya!

RD

[Outdrive1]

I bought the 40HP tilt / trim from CMC for my old one, as well as their smallest jack plate.. After a shitload of engineering / machining etc.. I finally combined them into 1 on the back of my old boat.

My only complaint about them is they are heavy as shit.. They work pretty good though, and are super easy to install / wire etc..

They are heavy because the motor, reservoir, hydraulics, etc.. are all encased in 1 big billet housing and it all hangs off the back of the transom.

When I do mine this time around, I'm just going to use a small piston on the back of the boat, with my own rotating assembly, and a merc reservoir / motor inside the boat.



I'd becareful with the "Monster" guages.. That dash is small and fills up REAL fast.. LOL As well, the outboards don't have sending units on them for water pressure, water temp, etc.. So your going to have to do a bit of fab work to get the sending units on the outboard. ;)

I'm stoked at how fast this is coming together for ya!

RD


As soon as someone makes me a shifter/switch plate, it will be ready to put together. :skull:D

[skifaster]

Carpet is done. I fergot my camera today. That's probably it until I get back from spring break. Then I'm gonna finish it.;) I have my parts list ready to go.

I was gonna put one of these units on. Any input??????

http://www.magemarinestore.com/cmchytitrun.html

I put the stock pt-35 CMC unit on my 10'er. No complaints, could be lighter, but works great. Sets back the motor 6" and gives you power trim. I would do it again, haven't seen anything better or more economical yet. I'm not a machinist like RD and didn't want to custom fabricate anything.

[RiverDave]

You figure out your trailer yet Paul?

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=99341&stc=1&d=1268683678

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=99340&stc=1&d=1268683678

RD

[Outdrive1]

I never got to talk to Trevor about it.

[RiverDave]

I never got to talk to Trevor about it.

Give him a call and see what he says. :)

RD

[Community]

Dave,

That thing looks sweet. Last time I talked to Trevor he said he was pretty busy and it would be a while. Then I heard about Mike Peasley so we will see how it works out.



You figure out your trailer yet Paul?

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=99341&stc=1&d=1268683678

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=99340&stc=1&d=1268683678

RD

[RiverDave]

Mike Livingston up at Schiada built this one for me.

Paul is talking to Trevor about building something similar for his.

RD

[Outdrive1]

Hopefully I get the trailer situation done in a couple of weeks.

Here's just some more random shots. I put the tank in, the gas fill, the hoses. Mounted my seperator behind my battery box on the transom. Put a bilge pump in. Some new tie downs for the rear. The seat and side panels are done. It's carpeted now. Floor is new and sealed up. I added some matt to the bottom and transom. It seemed so thin to me.

I'm ready to rig it and put the motor on, but I want it easy to move until the trailer is built.
These are all camera phone pics, not the greatest quality.

I threw in a couple of before pics also.

[RiverDave]

You didn't gelcoat the inside / transom? You goin cheap on us Paul? :D (I'm just givin ya shit)

boats looking good!

RD

[Outdrive1]

You didn't gelcoat the inside / transom? You goin cheap on us Paul? :D (I'm just givin ya shit)

boats looking good!

RD

lol, I did think about it, but now that the carpet is in, I'm not starting over.

[RiverDave]

lol, I did think about it, but now that the carpet is in, I'm not starting over.

Pussy.. LOL :D

RD

[rivergames]

Is the seat easy to remove so you can get to the battery to throw a charger on it?

[RiverDave]

Is the seat easy to remove so you can get to the battery to throw a charger on it?

On my old one that back cushion would just pop out and you could reach in there. I'm not sure how Paul built this one.

RD

[Outdrive1]

On my old one that back cushion would just pop out and you could reach in there. I'm not sure how Paul built this one.

RD

I fiberglassed it in, it's permanant.:skull I may put a couple of studs in the floor, hadn't really thought about it yet, lol.

I need a freakin trailer!!!!

[Community]

You going to make a cover? If so, I need one....red or gray sunbrella doesn't matter the thing will be inside anyway...

[Outdrive1]

You going to make a cover? If so, I need one....red or gray sunbrella doesn't matter the thing will be inside anyway...

When I get the motor on I can mock one up. Just pm me and remind me when I get to that stage.

[Community]

Will do on the cover -

My next issue is a fin - Dave what did you decide on yours? racey making it? Where else can I get one?

[RiverDave]

Racey is making mine. Stan at schiadahas a nice drop through turn fin that will be perfect for a 10. Even has the speedo pick up on the fin etc.. I think he wants a 100 for it? You would have to call and ask.. I was thinking about buying it.

RD

[Outdrive1]

Racey is making mine. Stan at schiadahas a nice drop through turn fin that will be perfect for a 10. Even has the speedo pick up on the fin etc.. I think he wants a 100 for it? You would have to call and ask.. I was thinking about buying it.

RD

Speedo? lol, nut up and get the GPS.

[Outdrive1]

Dropped it off for the trailer.

[Community]

What did you decide to do for a trailer? Hampton, Schiada or???

Don't for get the cover issue when you make one for yours, I need one too!

[Outdrive1]

What did you decide to do for a trailer? Hampton, Schiada or???

Don't for get the cover issue when you make one for yours, I need one too!

I'm trying a local company, Randall's VIP. I've had a trailer from them before and it was a decent trailer. Box tubing, tandem axle with the guides like yours. More than likely torsion axle to get the spacing correct. We'll see how it turns out. The only thing he said he doesn't do is stainless fenders, and I can live with that. I like painted fenders also.

[Community]

Looking forward to seeing some pics of the new trailer. I like painted as well but I managed to scratch them already moving the 21 around. I may take them off and have them chromed.

Can you PM a price for recovering my seat and cushion and covering my side panels in red with silver stiching and a cover too?

Thanks.

[RiverDave]

I'm trying a local company, Randall's VIP. I've had a trailer from them before and it was a decent trailer. Box tubing, tandem axle with the guides like yours. More than likely torsion axle to get the spacing correct. We'll see how it turns out. The only thing he said he doesn't do is stainless fenders, and I can live with that. I like painted fenders also.

If you tell him to build the trailer - the fenders I can get you stainless ones custom made to the trailer.. (if you want them)

RD

[Outdrive1]

If you tell him to build the trailer - the fenders I can get you stainless ones custom made to the trailer.. (if you want them)

RD

That's fine, I can figure that out down the road.

Talked to the trailer guy today, he told me about 2 weeks, lol. No seriously, told me two weeks.:smackhead

[Outdrive1]

I swear Mr Wicked is building my trailer. The guy called me today and asked if next week was ok...................What the hell, it's only been 5 or 6 weeks...........:grumble:

[PinkTaco]

Ouch... I wish I would have seen this earlier. I had VIP re-do my Competetive trailer for my Eliminator. Took FOREVER and he didn't do half of the things he was supposed to do in the resto. Got it back and he had just painted over the existing paint which had already been painted over by the previous owner (it was supposed to be stripped), didn't bleed the brakes and didn't replace the bow roller as requested. The paint is already flaking in the corners and some of the carpet is coming off the bunks. Needless to say I was bummed and let him know. Mike did cut some off the price, but I would have much rather paid more and had it done as promised.:grumble:

His new trailers are usually pretty nice but be sure to go over it carefully before taking delivery!

:rant:

[Outdrive1]

Ouch... I wish I would have seen this earlier. I had VIP re-do my Competetive trailer for my Eliminator. Took FOREVER and he didn't do half of the things he was supposed to do in the resto. Got it back and he had just painted over the existing paint which had already been painted over by the previous owner (it was supposed to be stripped), didn't bleed the brakes and didn't replace the bow roller as requested. The paint is already flaking in the corners and some of the carpet is coming off the bunks. Needless to say I was bummed and let him know. Mike did cut some off the price, but I would have much rather paid more and had it done as promised.:grumble:

His new trailers are usually pretty nice but be sure to go over it carefully before taking delivery!

:rant:

He was real appologetic on the phone. Said he's been having major issues with his help showing up. Said he would "make it up to me" also. I should have sent the boat to Trevor, but thought I could get it done local. :smackhead

[Outdrive1]

Here's some shitty pics from my cell phone camera. I'll get some better ones next week.

[Boat211]

Lookin good.

[RiverDave]

Came out great Paul!! :)

RD

[Outdrive1]

Well it's time to start putting it together. I'll take pics as I go.

Ordered Livorsi gauges today (I don't care for the Autometer stuff), all silver carbon fiber, including a gps, lol. Ordered the CMC trim piece. Foot throttle, Dana billet side mount shifter, and a few other goodies. My plan is to get the trim piece on and mount the motor this week so I can service it.

The motor is a brand new with the tags still on it 35hp Chrysler. It's white and silver so it matches perfectly. It was a cool find, and I think the vintage fits this project perfect. It was a friend of mines fathers. When he passed away the friend found it in the garage with the tags still on it. He had purchased it 25 years ago for his little 12' alum. fishing boat and never put it on. So it really shouldn't need much except for some fuel lines, impeller, and maybe a carb rebuild, although there wasn't any gas in it. We will see. It even came with a harness and vintage Chrysler key for the ignition.

[Racey]

Well it's time to start putting it together. I'll take pics as I go.

Ordered Livorsi gauges today (I don't care for the Autometer stuff), all silver carbon fiber, including a gps, lol. Ordered the CMC trim piece. Foot throttle, Dana billet side mount shifter, and a few other goodies. My plan is to get the trim piece on and mount the motor this week so I can service it.

The motor is a brand new with the tags still on it 35hp Chrysler. It's white and silver so it matches perfectly. It was a cool find, and I think the vintage fits this project perfect. It was a friend of mines fathers. When he passed away the friend found it in the garage with the tags still on it. He had purchased it 25 years ago for his little 12' alum. fishing boat and never put it on. So it really shouldn't need much except for some fuel lines, impeller, and maybe a carb rebuild, although there wasn't any gas in it. We will see. It even came with a harness and vintage Chrysler key for the ignition.

I know a guy that makes fins for these things ;)

[Cole Trickle]

Cool project....:bowdown::champagne:

I bet my stand up pulls you hard in a race with 35hp...lol:skull

[RyanPartridge]

The motor is a brand new with the tags still on it 35hp Chrysler. It's white and silver so it matches perfectly. It was a cool find, and I think the vintage fits this project perfect. It was a friend of mines fathers. When he passed away the friend found it in the garage with the tags still on it.

Awsome!:thumbsup

Can't wait to see this one!

[Outdrive1]

Cool project....:bowdown::champagne:

I bet my stand up pulls you hard in a race with 35hp...lol:skull

Jet boats, lol.:skull

[Cole Trickle]

Jet boats, lol.:skull

No respect...lol:cry::grumble::skull

[Outdrive1]

Added some of those little Livorsi nav lights, they turned out bitchin. Bolted on the electric trim, waiting on some studs to mount the motor. I didn't like the way the clamps got so close to the transom when it was trimmed all the way up.

[JBS]

Electric trim.

[Outdrive1]

Put the helm in today, I ordered a billet dash bezel and hub. Everything on the boat will be clear ano. This is just a mock up, although that's the steering wheel it's getting.

[mbrown2]

Nice clean setup...

[NiceGuyEddie]

Looking great!:thumbsup

[Outdrive1]

Looking great!:thumbsup

Thank you.

Nice clean setup...


That's exactly what I'm after. Subtle and clean. :thumbsup

[Outdrive1]

Gauges are in. Mounted the motor also. Brand new 30 year old Chrysler, never been fired. Total period correct for this boat, and it looks great.

Yes that's a Livorsi GPS too. Fuckin gauges cost more than the boat and the motor, lol.


I was waiting on some 5/8 studs with allen head inserts to mount the motor instead of the stock bolts with the wing ends on them.

[RyanPartridge]

Nice mini!:thumbsup

[whiteworks]

looking good, mine should be ready in 2 weeks;)

[420HOA]

Love the White on White:thumbsup

[fennaz]

That 10'r looks great. I think a little SS prop would look cool.

[Old Man Havasu]

Great choices on all the rigging parts. That motor is a real find!:thumbsup

[Outdrive1]

It's getting so close now...............Battery is in, dash is wired. Motor is wired, fuel lines are done, steering is connected.

All I have left is to make a panel for the shifter, switches, and ignition. Instally the cables, foot throttle and shifter. Service the motor, and then figure out if the damn tach is gonna work. I think I fucked up with the Livorsi tach. From what I've read online, tiny tach http://www.tinytach.com/tinytach/index.php is the only thing that works with these old motors. I've got a call into Livorsi, I'll see what they can come up with.:grumble:

I not sure if I like the new style Livorsi gauges with the plug in connectors. There's no way to wire them in clean without using a some kind of junction to wire them together. So you can't daisy chain the gauges anymore and you have run back to one spot where they can all be connected together. Anyhow, it's the future of gauges I suppose. :rolleyes:

Some more random pics of what I've gotten done. It's still under construction so to speak. I'm trying to put in an hour or so a day at the end of the day. I'd hate to add up all the time I have into this thing or see my parts list.

[overpriced hallet]

This thing is bitchen very nice job :thumbsup I hope to do one of these for my sons in the next few years. Nice combo.

[Outdrive1]

Thanks Hallet.

Just got off the phone with Livorsi, they say the tach will work with a two stroke outboard on the 12 pole setting. I'm skeptical. Anyhow I'll be running it this week, possibly this afternoon if I get time.

[AuggieBenDoggie]

It's post like these that make me hate Arrowhead's 10' rule.

[skifaster]

It's post like these that make me hate Arrowhead's 10' rule.

Me too. Although I had my 10'er on Arrowhead for 1 lap around the tower and back to the ramp! It's not welcome on the lake anymore.

Outdrive1... Your 10'er is turning out great.

[Riverbound]

Makes me regret selling mine. lookin good btw

[RiverDave]

looking good, mine should be ready in 2 weeks;)

Actually it is in my way now.. so it's getting done.. :D I gotta put my car hauler back in my fuckin shop, so you're mini has to go!


Paul, I'm looking at this, and thinking something bad is gonna happen here at some point. Those allen deals aren't going to hold that motor on there.. 2 small of a clamping surface.

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=116296&stc=1&d=1279679202

RD

[Outdrive1]

Actually it is in my way now.. so it's getting done.. :D I gotta put my car hauler back in my fuckin shop, so you're mini has to go!


Paul, I'm looking at this, and thinking something bad is gonna happen here at some point. Those allen deals aren't going to hold that motor on there.. 2 small of a clamping surface.

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=116296&stc=1&d=1279679202

RD

I have a bolt in the bottom of the bracket also that I drilled through the plate I don't think it can move.

[Outdrive1]

Actually it is in my way now.. so it's getting done.. :D I gotta put my car hauler back in my fuckin shop, so you're mini has to go!


Paul, I'm looking at this, and thinking something bad is gonna happen here at some point. Those allen deals aren't going to hold that motor on there.. 2 small of a clamping surface.


RD

Alright here's what I was talking about. I drilled and tapped two bolts into the trim plate. I also put a nylock on the other side of the bolt on the side with clearance. The other side lays flat against the ram so I put red thread lock on it. It's not coming loose.

[Outdrive1]

The little Livorsi lights are bright as hell. I mounted the 360 light on the engine cowl with a plug that I can disconnect. I didn't want any more holes in the boat, and the cowl was the best solution I could come up with.

[Outdrive1]

Serviced it, changed the impeller. It was like brand new even though it was the original 26 year old impeller from the factory. Ran it today also, it ran great. Was a little smokey though, lol. I filled the cylinders with oil, and turned it over with the pull starter a few times to lube it up. Then I mixed up a couple of gallons at 60 to 1. I was worried it had been sitting so long it could damage itself from lack of lubrication.

[Outdrive1]

last is a couple of pics of the transom. I need one more cable bezel for the fuel line.

[Outdrive1]

It runs...........I see a light at the end of the tunnel.

YouTube- mini july 012

[Community]

The steering system did not come with a template, anyone know what size to drill the center hole? Seems like 1 and 1/8 or 1/4? Also, anyone with a 10 tell me how far from the gunnel the center hole is? Hoping to get steering installed today.

Thanks.

[Outdrive1]

The steering system did not come with a template, anyone know what size to drill the center hole? Seems like 1 and 1/8 or 1/4? Also, anyone with a 10 tell me how far from the gunnel the center hole is? Hoping to get steering installed today.

Thanks.

My boat isn't at home Gary or I'd help you out.

[Community]

Thanks Paul, just gonna use a pice of wood and mock it up fiorst before I drill into fresh paint!

[Community]

Put the helm in today, I ordered a billet dash bezel and hub. Everything on the boat will be clear ano. This is just a mock up, although that's the steering wheel it's getting.

Paul,

I got the holes drilled for my steering and of course the bolts are too short to go through dash and into the helm so need ot get some more. What system did you use and did it come with the dash piece to hold the bezel on before you put the key and hub on? Any pics would be great if you dont have the wheel on already. I need a metal bezzle as I want to PC all the same. The last one I had was plastic.

[Outdrive1]

Paul,

I got the holes drilled for my steering and of course the bolts are too short to go through dash and into the helm so need ot get some more. What system did you use and did it come with the dash piece to hold the bezel on before you put the key and hub on? Any pics would be great if you dont have the wheel on already. I need a metal bezzle as I want to PC all the same. The last one I had was plastic.

I put a Teleflex no feedback system on it. No modifications to the system were necessary. The bezel was from EMI, it didn't cover the bracket, so I have to use the black plastic bezel. The steering hub is from EMI also for a Dino steering wheel.

[Outdrive1]

Transom area is done. I put the fuel tank vent in one of the bezels to make it match the three on the other side. So I'm completely done on that end of of the boat, lol.

[Outdrive1]

Added a second bilge pump, still have to plumb it, but it's all wired now. I also added a WaterWitch automatic switch. The terminal block is for the two pumps and the switch. Lots of wires for a 10' boat.:rolleyes:

[Outdrive1]

All I'm waiting on is the shifter panel. I have someone who does cnc work making it up for me. Then I'll button it all up, finish wiring up the ignition and switches and it's done.


So close............................................. .......

[NiceGuyEddie]

Added a second bilge pump, still have to plumb it, but it's all wired now. I also added a WaterWitch automatic switch. The terminal block is for the two pumps and the switch. Lots of wires for a 10' boat.:rolleyes:

looks clean!

[OutCole'd]

Just checking this thread out, what a cool toy. Great job Paul!

[1fastmopar]

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[Jet-Daytona]

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[River]

Added a second bilge pump, still have to plumb it, but it's all wired now. I also added a WaterWitch automatic switch. The terminal block is for the two pumps and the switch. Lots of wires for a 10' boat.:rolleyes:

LOL, boat is tits, but I don't like the twisted pair wire bilge wire. If I end up buying it, go fix it, LMAO...:thumbsup

Nice job!

[1fastmopar]

I can tell you your trailers are so unique and Cool!! sure wish you the best of luck with this business.

Thanks for the kind words.
Tony

[Outdrive1]

LOL, boat is tits, but I don't like the twisted pair wire bilge wire. If I end up buying it, go fix it, LMAO...:thumbsup

Nice job!

Awe man, you just gave me a complex. I won't be able to sleep tonight. I'll be laying in that fucker re-wriring it tomorrow.:grumble::D I was really tying to do something different that had a nice look for such a compact space.

[BamBam]

LOL, boat is tits, but I don't like the twisted pair wire bilge wire. If I end up buying it, go fix it, LMAO...:thumbsup

Nice job!

And by the time the water witch turns the pump on the whole fuse block will be underwater. I don't know how it's going to work but it looks really clean. I wish I had one. Someday for the kids.

[krazykelegian]

likin the white n silver! the gauges are awesome! did u figure out the issue you were having with one of em? whats the diff of a water witch deal then just a regular automatic rule?

[Outdrive1]

likin the white n silver! the gauges are awesome! did u figure out the issue you were having with one of em? whats the diff of a water witch deal then just a regular automatic rule?

Some of the automatic pumps have a float in them, some of them cycle every few minutes. The ones that cycle sense pressure and stay running as long as there is pressure. I think this thing would sink if it only cycled every five minutes. So it either needs float activated pumps or the WW in my opinion. I could be wrong though, it's just a thought.

I was told that they take in quite a bit of water when they're running. Not sure how much it would take to swamp it but it doesn't have much a of a draft.

And by the time the water witch turns the pump on the whole fuse block will be underwater..

Yeah, I actually had that discussion with someone yesterday. I assume your thinking the water will be conductive enough to create a short? I was wondering that also. I have a spray from Ducky that waterproofs stuff. I think that will be sufficient in protecting it from a short, maybe not though?? I'm not sure, lol. guess I could fill it up with water and see what happens.


As for the WaterWitch, our conclusion was to make a bracket and mount it udside down. It'll be upside down before it hits the water for the first time.

[Outdrive1]

likin the white n silver! the gauges are awesome! did u figure out the issue you were having with one of em? whats the diff of a water witch deal then just a regular automatic rule?

I haven't tried the tach yet. I'll run it again after I make the shifter panel and see if i can find a wire that will give it a signal.

[Outdrive1]

Ok, solved the Water Witch problem, it's upside down now. 1/8" of water should set it off.

I'm going to make a nice bracket out of some alum L angle and lift the terminal block a couple of inches off the floor. I think that should suffice for now.

[Outdrive1]

Here's a schematic of the shifter/switch panel and pic of the shifter, not that color of course. It's so close to being done. I need the panel so I can wire it. It's getting an amp and couple of speakers with an ipod control also. Gotta have some tunes, lol.

[RiverDave]

see how this shifter doesn't have that enlarged part in the middle?

RD

[BadBlown572]

Here's a schematic of the shifter/switch panel and pic of the shifter, not that color of course. It's so close to being done. I need the panel so I can wire it. It's getting an amp and couple of speakers with an ipod control also. Gotta have some tunes, lol.

Only suggestion that I have would be to move the trim to the top of the switch panel and move the horn down. When these things are bouncing all over the place, you will want the easiest access to the trim possible. You are not going to want to be trying to find the middle switch. ;)

[Outdrive1]

see how this shifter doesn't have that enlarged part in the middle?

RD

I guess the one I ordered has the neutral safety switch and the that's what the extra piece is for.

[Outdrive1]

Only suggestion that I have would be to move the trim to the top of the switch panel and move the horn down. When these things are bouncing all over the place, you will want the easiest access to the trim possible. You are not going to want to be trying to find the middle switch. ;)

That's a valid point.

[Outdrive1]

Done!!! Only thing I'm going to do is after Labor Day and the regatta weekend, I'll pull the shifter panel off, have it polished and anodized. It's just bare alum. right now, and it scratches and stains too easy, didn't have time to send it out.

Oh and it's got a little stereo with an ipod control also. ;)

[Outdrive1]

Hit the gps recall, do you think 80 is optimistic???????:skull

[420HOA]

Cheers !
That came out nice.
Will we see it Labor Day ?:thumbsup

[Outdrive1]

Cheers !
That came out nice.
Will we see it Labor Day ?:thumbsup

Thanks, and I hope to run for it's "maiden" voyage.

[Racey]

Hit the gps recall, do you think 80 is optimistic???????:skull

Not with the way you tow a boat down the highway :p

[River Lynchmob]

Looks sweet :thumbsup

[RiverDave]

Thanks, and I hope to run for it's "maiden" voyage.

You're not going to test it locally first?

RD

[BadBlown572]

You're not going to test it locally first?

RD

We never did with Bubbles. :)

[RiverDave]

We never did with Bubbles. :)

1st time it had a hole in the bottom of it and we didn't know it either.. LOL

RD

[Outdrive1]

1st time it had a hole in the bottom of it and we didn't know it either.. LOL

RD

It's hole free, although the turn fin could possible leak. That would suck.:grumble:

Got a throw cushion, two life vests, and a fire extinguisher. It already has lights and horn. I think I have everything covered. Monday I'll get the tags for it and it should be ready.

[RiverDave]

Did you get any props for testing?

RD

[Outdrive1]

Did you get any props for testing?

RD

No, I need to call Bronson like you said. Maybe I can get a call into him Monday.

[RiverDave]

Not Bronson hill.. Ron hill for this, he has tons of experience with small outboards.

RD

[Flying_Lavey]

Not Bronson hill.. Ron hill for this, he has tons of experience with small outboards.

RD

Yeah, x2 on Ron Hill. His son used to race the small kneel down style boats.