rich64

This came with a 1962 10hp Johnson seahorse out board so far I have compression and spark ..Not sure about fuel , It has not been ran for about 8 years. He told me that he put a new fuel pump and water pump on it shortly before it was stored (8 years ago)

before pic 5

before pic 4...The first thing I need to do is remove the steel plates that someone installed,as steel and aluminum don't mix well together.

before pic 3...Can you believe that I only paid $300 for the boat motor and trailer?

before pic 2...this was manufactured In the late 60's by the Orlando Boat Company, Made from retired aircraft aluminum..If you look close you can see that it is riveted the way that aircraft used to be. Also the guage of aluminum is heavier than most boats of that time...It makes me think of a ww2 B17...Good old American craftmsnship!!

I just purchaced this from a freind,I don't think he knew what he had .I am very excited about doing a mod to this one ,thanks to all of you on this forum giving me the motivation and ideas for the mod..I want to do something similar to backpain's v bottom.His mod was simple and very functional,backpain you are a great inspiration!!! Like you I don't have a garage or shop to work in.I got some "before pics"that my daughter took for me.I will keep all of you posted as the project progresses.My wife and I have been fishing out of a 12' aluminum v for 12 years now ,this one seems so much bigger.