Best old 35-40hp motor to look for.

[bikecop1]

Re: Best old 35-40hp motor to look for.

Didn't get a chance to go see it yet. I still have a lot to do with the boat before it is ready to go. I picked it up on Sunday and the hull was in better condition that I thought for a 1957 boat. Here are some pictures. Working on getting a price to have it soda blasted. Looks like it may have had a windshield at one time judging frome the holes.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Best old 35-40hp motor to look for.

Hey, that's a nice little boat. That would definately be worth the time and effort to restore. Since it is aluminum, it should be worth a pretty penny, when it's done. That old Johnson 35 will look real nice on it too.

 

[bonz_d]

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Looks like a nice ol' boat. Should clean up nicely.

 

[bikecop1]

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My only concern is the missin trim piece on the left rear near the transom. The old one looks like it broke off and the other side has a crack starting. The stern aluminum transom looks ok, but it could have been stressed having an engine on it causing the crack. Any opinions on this would be appreciated.

 

[bonz_d]

Re: Best old 35-40hp motor to look for.

Sorry but you need to clariify what you mean by cracks. Is there a crack in the molding or a crack in the actual transom? On the stern where the cleat is, is that a crack or a seam?

 

[bikecop1]

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Crack in the molding. Where the cleat is that is a seam. The transom looks intact and the rivets are not loose from wht I can tell. Does anyone know where to get replacement molding?