Hello everyone! I recently purchased a 1960 v-hull aluminum boat. It's a 13 footer and riveted. There is no stamp that lets me know what hp it is rated for. I want to purchase a 20hp mercury. Is this too much motor. It weighs 114lbs. This is my first boat so I have no idea what to do.
Here is a picture of my first boat (recently purchased). I want to do a total restore. I have a few questions before starting this project. Notice the top is painted. Can I just rough up the paint and primer with zinc chromate? Can someone recommend a good aluminum cleaner for the bottom? Also I...
Hello all my name is Brian I grew up in KY. but now I park my boots in northeast Georgia. My friends call me stick I dont much care which you use. Anyway I just bought my first 1960's 13' v-hull and me and my 12 year old son are about to undertake a major restoration. I have been watching ya'll...
