14' "TomBoy" restore

[Trapper55]

Re: 14' "TomBoy" restore

The 15 HP is enough since I usually put the boat in close to where I want to go fishing at. I think a 25 to 35 HP would be better but I don't want to spend the money. The fish don't seem to care how fast I go.

 

[dude11]

Re: 14' "TomBoy" restore

I understand completely,what I was talking about was,did the 15hp.get you on plane well enough?I never liked removing my hat & glasses just to get there in a "Flash" like some of my buddies do;kinda a "lay-back-lenny" type fisherman myself.dude11

 

[slogen]

Re: 14' "TomBoy" restore

I installed the new transom, stringers & flotation foam. Working on fitting deck pieces. Transom has been fiberglassed with CSM and sanded to get ready for paint.

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good job so far but you mite have a problem with that foam thow it looks like u cut it up to level it off. if any water gets under there the foam will guzzel it up then your back to square one

 

[Trapper55]

Re: 14' "TomBoy" restore

The 15HP moves it fast enough for me but I'm a laid back fisherman also. It comes up on a plane well enough so at least you are not trying to look through the bow sticking up in the air.

This boat survived 35 years + with 1/3 of the foam I used on it and with only a thin sheet of plywood and fiberglass for the deck. I think it will probably outlast me.