My brother-in-law swears that you can use easy-off oven cleaner to strip paint. He said he used to use it on old tractors. He said he would use the regular non-scented type Easy-off. He would spray it on, let it set for a while, and then power wash it off. He said it always did a good job on...
I was going through and cleaning the lower unit/gear case tonight. I think I may have found the first bit of bad news for this motor, 1956 Evinrude BigTwin 30hp. After I took the water pump impeller out and cleaned the case I noticed some cracks/buldges. I'm assuming this isn't good, but how...
So my motor, 1956 Evinrude 30hp, is a 6 volt motor and I would like to convert it to 12 volt. I'm shopping for a 12 volt choke solenoid and I'm a little shocked at the price for one, $140...
Well I got all the title stuff worked out, so I bought the manuals from Ken Cook and I've started slowly to go through the motor. I've read a ton on the forum including "Awakening a Sleeping Outboard" and the engines "Top Secret File" among other online stuff.
I'm not very happy with the Ken...
I tried to find an answer searching, but nothing specific enough comes up. My boat is a 1956 DuraCraft aluminum and the dash lable states the max motor as 50 hp. I found a 55 hp Johnson that runs and has all the cables for $100.
Would you put a 55 hp on the boat? Is there a difference...
I'm trying to think ahead a little and I'm trying to figure out how to floor the inside of my boat. I'm not sure if I'm even going to do it, but I'm giving it some thought. Right now I can't figure it out. The V is so deep I can't figure out how I would construct it or get a flat, or close to...
I took my project boat off the trailer today (1956 DuraCraft Aluminum, see signature line) and I need to know what I should replace on the trailer. The trailer seems to be in really good shape. The tires look good, but I'll have them checked. The previous owner said they packed the bearings...
The motor is a 1956 30hp Evinrude.
I posted here asking about a part that turned out to be the starter solenoid:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=508280
Searching the site I came across this post about a 1956 30hp wiring diagram:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=207588
In...
I got everything taken off and out of my new boat. The transom is shot, so it needs to be replaced. I have no problems getting it out, I could basically blow on it and it would float away, but I'm not sure how to get the new piece in beacuse of the angled support bracket. All the bolts have...
I pulled this off the transom. What is it? I'm as green as a guy can get working on outboards. I haven't got a manual yet, waiting for the title to go through before I sink to much money in it.
I'm a newbie here, but I made the jump the other day and bought a Duracraft runabout. We got it for 50 bucks. We just happened to be driving by the guys house and he had it out front. He just wanted to get rid of it. As a matter of fact we were on our way to look at a different boat when we saw...
Re: Duracraft...in business or out.....
Let's revive this old thread because I have the same question. My data plate looks like yours and my engine is a 1956 Evinrude. I can't find HIN, nor can I find much online about DuraCraft.
Surely someone knows: Are they in business or not? Why can't...
