now I know whatI am working on.

[jasono2l]

Found out that my boat is a Rinker V170. Still not sure of the year but it is no older than mid 80's. Anybody know how to separate the top form the hull of the boat. I want to do a complete floor replacement but need to get the top off first. Also found out it is powered by a 74' Johnson 135 Powershift II. That is next on the repair list for Winter 08', going to do a tear down and rebuild on it. Is that a good engine? What is a good prop for that motor though? Any other tips about where to start on this would be appreciated. Took some pics but need to resize them for insertion, they are way to big I guess.
Thanks,
Jason

 

[splitshot]

Re: now I know whatI am working on.

you should be able to remove the rub rail it will be screwed or riveted under the black insert and the seam is under there it will be riveted or screwed most likely too

while you have it off check the transom or else you will have to do it again to replace a transom and its easier to do it once

not sure about the motor but others will chime in i am sure

 

[jasono2l]

Re: now I know whatI am working on.

If it is riveted on how do I remove the rivets without causing damage to the boat?
Thanks,
Jason

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: now I know whatI am working on.

drill out the center.

heres good info: http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/projectTut,p,346,00.html

and some more: http://70silverline.250free.com/Skankybeast.html

 

[borz170]

Re: now I know whatI am working on.

I've worked on a lot of Johnson/Evinrude engines from that era. Has yours been run in salt or fresh water? You can still get parts for these engines at a local dealer or on ebay. I have actually given up on outboards completely. The old Johnsons were strong when they were running, but they can be finicky. They go through gas like it's going out of style. You also have to remember the motor is now 34 years old. Shift linkages tend to have a lot of slop. I have had 2 of these motors lose shift range, you will either be able to have forward or reverse, but not both, due to slop in the shift/linkage system. If your motor runs, i would keep it until you start having trouble with it, but don't put too much money into it. Sorry, not trying to disapoint you, but i've been there...

 

[jasono2l]

Re: now I know whatI am working on.

Motor is a fresh water motor and it came with the boat, no idea how it runs btut I guess I will find out. Going to do a compression test before I do anything anyway. I really hope it is in ok running shape since I don't really want to spend a few grand on a new motor.