Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport


I now have finally completed my deck! And I love it. I used the storm gray Nautilax vinyl. Thanks to all who recommends this product!

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Looks great Jet!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Hey, that looks familiar! Nice work!

 

[jetterbug]

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Thanks jas. Thanks ex.
I have my consoles just about ready for paint! Oh the excitement!

 

[mark942]

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Just finished this read, Good Job jetterbug. I did take notice of the Commercial positioning of the Beer......Just the one beer?????

 

[jetterbug]

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Oh, believe you me... There has been more than just the one beer pictured, consumed in this deal! I finally am able to get the Ob on....not running yet, but its on. My make-shift motor stand wasn't the sturdiest so decided to finish the rest of troubleshooting on the boat.

 

[Brenn]

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That carpet came out nice,good job.Your consoles are looking good too.

 

[jetterbug]

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Well...its been a while. I finally got the boat out of my storage shed to start working on her again! I have decided to take in to a reputable marine mechanic because I just can't get her running. I got the call yesterday with some very disturbing news. He is telling me she has a scored cylinder, with a leaking c.case... When I purchased this Johnson 90, I checked compression with all cylindersin the 95-100 range. He is saying 1 cyl is low and not worth rebuilding. I'm at a loss. I've got over a grand in this motor with new parts. Bummer

 

[jasoutside]

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Ah biscuits

Sorry man.

 

[jetterbug]

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Well I found a 1993 Evinrude 60 that has just been rebuilt with a year warranty. DO you men think its too small for this 18'? I'm mainly going to fish but might have to pull the better half skiing a time or two... What ya think?

 

[CheapboatKev]

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Well I found a 1993 Evinrude 60 that has just been rebuilt with a year warranty. DO you men think its too small for this 18'? I'm mainly going to fish but might have to pull the better half skiing a time or two... What ya think?

I think the 60 is just marginal for pulling a skier..70-75 min, 90 to 120 best! Shes rated for up to 140, btw

 

[barato2]

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i'm with Kev. 60 is way too small for an 18' hull. it would be one matter if you were looking at an otherwise-nice boat that came with a 60hp but no way i'd buy one when there's plenty of other motors out there. even if you feel the mech is reputable, maybe re-run your compression testing unless you've personally seen the scored cylinder?

 

[jetterbug]

Re: Midwest newbie buys first love! '75 Super Sport

Thanks Kev and barato! I totally agree. After further consideration and discussion, I plan on rebuilding this 90. It will give me some time to get the interior finished.