McKenzie Boat Mfg. Co. ?????

[adam tyler]

Re: McKenzie Boat Mfg. Co. ?????

its a 75 hp merc. i think that he is giving me im not real sure on the year but would that be to much for a 13 foot like i said its got a 1959 johnson 35 hp on it now but if that 75 hp merc. won't sink my boat il put it on there cause its newer and easier to find parts for what do you all think

 

[ezmobee]

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Yes that would be too much for a 13ft.

 

[jordan23]

Re: McKenzie Boat Mfg. Co. ?????

nice! thanks, will start hunting for a 3 cynd.let u knw what i find..no rush working on the transom ..replacin the wood with half inch cutting board(starboard)..any tips would be appreciated .....def huntn for dat 75 for her..again thanks ezmo!

 

[Corngrower]

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I had a 12' Mckenzie Cherokee when I was in College. It was powered with a 1958 Merc. Mark 28 and set on a Mastercraft trailer. It had a cable steering wheel that was mounted in an oar lock and to a rib in the bottom. Had a 2" block on transom and the Merc. remote throttle and shift control. I mounted a 1/2' plywood on floor and at speed rode it on my knees. Was very fast.(in excess of 30 MPH) Boat was very well built and strong. Caused no problem with overpowering.

I would like to find a one of these that could be restored. It's on my bucket list.

 

[jordan23]

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i have a 1959 16 foot cherokee....almost done with it all !! just finished the floor..transom was done bout a month ago....sandblasted it backto allum..looking for a 75 -80hp something 2 stroke of course .....will hV PICKS SOON !!!!!!!cant wait to get it in the water!!!!!

 

[Bob R1000]

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GDcarpenter - i bought an old '64 cherokee avalon. my brother wanted the 90 horse evinrude and i wanted the boat to put my 9.9 mercury on to fish hp limited lakes. I saw yours and thought that blue looked good so painted it blue and gray. It looks so nice I want to keep improving it. The 90 was way too much motor for this 16' boat as it would start to roll under acceleration. the windshield is in good shape other than a butcher cut the middle window in half. You can still read "water bonnet" on the side. The guy in the boat is 6'6" making it look littler than it is.... Looks very similar to yours.

 

[gamefish59]

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Beautiful boat Bob, it looks great!