I just got a early birthday present from my father. This 1957 Johnson 7.5hp was bought new by my uncle. I got it in the late 80s for a few years. When i left for Basic Training it went to a different uncle and then to a distant cousin. Dad found it and gave it back to me.
Im looking at designes to fit the motor. Something that would look maybe kinds period correct? I have ideas but im wanting your choice.
Thanks in advance.
Pick a boat to match the motor.
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Re: Pick a boat to match the motor.
The Flat Skiff 14 would be perfect for that motor, and has the look your going for (I think).
https://www.boatbuildercentral.com/prod ... lans-fl14/
Having just redone a 1960 2hp British Seagull I'm digging that old Johnson!
https://www.boatbuildercentral.com/prod ... lans-fl14/
Having just redone a 1960 2hp British Seagull I'm digging that old Johnson!
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Re: Pick a boat to match the motor.
How fast you want to go?
It is a little undersized for the rb12 but I think would look really cool,
https://www.boatbuildercentral.com/Stud ... _STUDY.pdf
it says it will plane on 10hp so..... but I still think the looks work well together and puttering around for show and Sunday afternoon picnics you don't need speed......
It is a little undersized for the rb12 but I think would look really cool,
https://www.boatbuildercentral.com/Stud ... _STUDY.pdf
it says it will plane on 10hp so..... but I still think the looks work well together and puttering around for show and Sunday afternoon picnics you don't need speed......
Re: Pick a boat to match the motor.
I'll second this, and add a note to make sure that at least some of the boat is finished with wood brightwork, not all painted.cape man wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 2:34 pm The Flat Skiff 14 would be perfect for that motor, and has the look your going for (I think).
https://www.boatbuildercentral.com/prod ... lans-fl14/
Having just redone a 1960 2hp British Seagull I'm digging that old Johnson!
Edit: if you wanted to get crazy, that engine could also look pretty sweet pushing around an HMD19.
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If that motor uses a pressurized tank setup and you're going to build a boat around it, also look into a mod you can do that eliminates the pressurized tank, much safer. Looks like great project, I love seeing older stuff get a new lease on life!
https://youtu.be/6AVZ-oo8e4U
https://youtu.be/6AVZ-oo8e4U
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Re: Pick a boat to match the motor.
While the rb12 is a gem, and there are a couple built here that are gorgeous, it would be hard to modify it for a manual start tiller engine. Agree 100% on whatever boat, it includes as much bright wood as possible.
A pressurized gas tank is new to me. Does that engine use one?
The first boat I built was built around an engine I had (fairly new 40 hp Yamaha and I put an OD18 on it).
Go for it, and start a build thread. You'll get lots of comments here, most of them helpful.
A pressurized gas tank is new to me. Does that engine use one?
The first boat I built was built around an engine I had (fairly new 40 hp Yamaha and I put an OD18 on it).
Go for it, and start a build thread. You'll get lots of comments here, most of them helpful.
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Re: Pick a boat to match the motor.
In the photo of the tank you can make out a few clues: twin hose, stout cap, pressure thumb pump like on a Coleman stove. I had a 58 evinrude 35 with the same setup, not uncommon for leaks to develop and mist or even squirt gas.
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Re: Pick a boat to match the motor.
Those tanks are fine as long as maintained.
Rather than match the boat to a motor, what do you want in a boat? Fishing? Drivin around?
Rather than match the boat to a motor, what do you want in a boat? Fishing? Drivin around?
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Re: Pick a boat to match the motor.
Thanks everyone. Keep it coming.
I have a fishing boat. I have plans for a plain jane fs17 as a bigger boat.
This boat would be 90% advertising for my wifes antique store. May get wet a couple times a year? Maybe let the grandkids tool around at family camping trips.
Cowbro.... why..... why..... i cant get the hmd19 out of my brain. Except i want the planing version with a 50 on it. Why.... lol.
I have a fishing boat. I have plans for a plain jane fs17 as a bigger boat.
This boat would be 90% advertising for my wifes antique store. May get wet a couple times a year? Maybe let the grandkids tool around at family camping trips.
Cowbro.... why..... why..... i cant get the hmd19 out of my brain. Except i want the planing version with a 50 on it. Why.... lol.
Re: Pick a boat to match the motor.
I also think it would look great ok an rb12 but may be frustratingly slow.
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.
Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
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