1964 Atlas Restoration/Rebuild/Retrofit Questions.

[dougo83]

Hey y'all,

I picked up this boat a while back. It's a 16-ish foot fiberglass rig. The Evinrude Speedifour that is mounted is pretty well seized. I think it's beyond repair and it's certainly beyond my capacity, both ability and patience.

Anyway, a 1989 Johnson VRO 110 has come up on my radar. Is that too much for the boat?

Thanks!

Doug

 

[jbcurt00]

Perhaps, a 1965 is rated for a 100hp

 

[dougo83]

Next question:

I am not much of a skier, so I have been exploring the idea of cutting out the section of the fiberglass in front of the windshield in order to make a casting deck for bass fishing. I know it's labor intensive and I will have to re-configure the windshield altogether, but is it possible?

 

[Woodonglass]

Yup it's possible, IF you do a proper retro fit for the new casting deck.
Also, a 110 hp motor is WAY to much power for that boat!!! Most 16 foot SKI type boats max out from 70-90 hp. Before you hang any motor on the boat, I'd HIGHLY recommend you to a thorough inspection of the transom to ensure it's structural integrity.

 

[dougo83]

Yup it's possible, IF you do a proper retro fit for the new casting deck.
Also, a 110 hp motor is WAY to much power for that boat!!! Most 16 foot SKI type boats max out from 70-90 hp. Before you hang any motor on the boat, I'd HIGHLY recommend you to a thorough inspection of the transom to ensure it's structural integrity.

Aside from drilling pilot holes in the transom, how can I check it out? I've pulled on it and tapped around with a hammer and it all feels solid, plus it has a 400-ish pound motor hanging on it already.

 

[Woodonglass]

Drill, On the Inside, some core sample holes. Only go about 1" deep. Drill down low around the drain hole and then work out. If you get light dry shavings...Fill em with a sealant and consider yourself lucky. If Dark and Wet shavings. Transom needs to be replaced.