Project started: 1960's FG V-hull

[jddenham]

This was a FREE boat / motor / trailer. I am stripping the boat down to see if I want to use the hull as a base for a budget fishing platform. <p>

I will be selling the motor to hopefully fund the project, as it is a nice vintage find. It appears to be a 1956 30HP Johnson Javelin. I think it was the only year for the 30HP. I'm not sure if I will sell it as is, or repaint it and do a carb/water pump kit/tune up. Any opinions are encouraged. <p>

My ideas so far are to base the design on a tiller style arrangement. There are many lakes, ponds, and reservoirs in my area that are electric motor only, and this would make a suitable craft. I will make sure it can also handle a 20 - 40HP gas if need be.<p>

Having just bought my first boat last summer, I'm going into this with only the knowledge I've gleaned from this forum. <p>


My next step is going to be clamping on the 55 lb. trolling motor and hitting the water. I want to test out the stability to plan out a casting deck, and see if there's any leakage. I also might plan on scrapping the whole idea if I have reason to. <p>

I'm doing this more for experience than anything else, as I have bigger projects in mind this year. <p>

Here are some pics of where I'm at so far: <p>


<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/14boat007.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/14boat008.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/14boat009.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/14boat010.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/14boat011.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/14boat012.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/14boat013.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/javelin001.jpg"> <p>

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Project started: 1960's FG V-hull

i see a transon that has to be done, for sure. probably the floor. i would leave the top part of the deck alone, as it is a major part of the stability of the structure. as far as the engine, i'd keep it. as you said, clean it up, tune it up. it can be a great engine, no reason to buy new. parts at laingsoutboards.com.

 

[jddenham]

Re: Project started: 1960's FG V-hull

Great website! I also have the original metal 6 gallon fuel tank with metal primer button. Looks like I could tune the motor up for around $100, plus painting. What would such a motor be worth then? I was planning on going tiller only with this. <p>

Also, I was looking at the floor yesterday. It must be only 2 - 3 inches above the keel at the deepest point. A very low floor.

 

[sdunt]

Re: Project started: 1960's FG V-hull

as for the motor and overhauling it, start reading here:http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/07/columns/max/articles.htm

Buy the book and you will have as good and reliable OB as new.

I run old Chryslers on my boat and for what I pay for them you can't even put gas in a new Honda..

 

[jddenham]

Re: Project started: 1960's FG V-hull

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/vintage-1955-56-johnson-javelin-30-outboard-boat-engine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ111123QQitemZ130091180842QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW"> Click here for an interesting auction </a>

 

[jddenham]

Re: Project started: 1960's FG V-hull

test

 

[steelespike]

Re: Project started: 1960's FG V-hull

As most of you may allready know the color is closer to the darker red of the full starboard view.But what a motor! Not a bad price if you are really getting a like new 30 hp motor.And routine parts are still available.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Project started: 1960's FG V-hull

Hey SDUNT! I run Chryslers and Forces too. Do you ever get over to The Chrysler Crew?

 

[jddenham]

Re: Project started: 1960's FG V-hull

<h4>Finally got it out on the water to test:</h4>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/14boat014.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/14boat015.jpg"> <p>

<img src="http://www.james.denham.com/Web%20photos/14boat016.jpg"> <p>

Actually go going about 2 miles per hour up the mighty Snake river . . . woohoo !! <p>

Seems to handle well and be stable enough. I'm going to tear the deck off, then floor, then decide if I want to rebuild it. So far so good . . . .

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Project started: 1960's FG V-hull

well it floats, don't let all that hp, get away from you.