broken_line Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 i pulled my dads old 14 foot crestliner out of the weeds today and after looking it over it needs new transom wood, bending and bench seat. i want to use a 25 hp chrystler on it, does this seem like over kill? it wieghs a ton with nothing in it.. i plan on making a front casting deck, installing a bowmount, fishfinder, rod holders, steering wheel and what not, nav lights, painting after a while of running to get all the crud off, and a few storage compartments up front.. ill get some pics up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 The 25 hp will push it around nicely. No its not overkill. You'll need a kicker or bow mount to make it fish. Good luck on the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdale Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 What kind of wood would be best to use for the transum? I have a old 14ft boat I need to put a new transum on so the kids can take it out with a 9.5 johnson and was wondering what kind I should use. Let us know how the project goes.Not sure when I will get to mine may be a fall project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken_line Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 ive already got half the casting deck made and ran the motor last night started up on the 10th pull after sitting in a shed for 12 years.. im wondering on the wood type to.. ive heard to not use treated wood?? i talked to a boat mechanic yesterday and said i could use extoior glue plywood?? im planning on useing it in 2 weeks unless the wood is really hard to find and the dnr allows us to license it cuz we prolly dont have the title.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken_line Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 got the console, floor put in and the transom wood cut out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotadust Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 it looks good man ......must say also if it was as bent up as it looked in the first pic then you did a heck of a job getting it straightened out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setterguy Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Good work. I've thought about doing this for a winter project some year. Looks like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Looks good so far. If you are questioning what to use for the transom, call down to Bakken's Boat Shop. They'll let you know what they recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish-I-Were-Fishn Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Silk purse from a sow's ear. Ya got to love it I love these projects. Good job so far. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken_line Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 i started putting deck sealant on the transom wood and back seat, nav ligts and some wiring.. anyone have an idea on what i should expcet for speed?? atleast 20? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken_line Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 DONE just gotta paint it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmiller33 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 no your going to go way faster than 20. probably 30-35.. maybe even faster im not sure depends on the amount of weight you have in your boat. i would definitely think WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION if i was you, and put the gas tank and or battery in the up front storage along with a cinder block or 25lb weight or something along those lines.... if your alone in that boat, i would be very very careful opening the throttle up all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronM Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 no your going to go way faster than 20. probably 30-35.. maybe even faster im not sure depends on the amount of weight you have in your boat. i would definitely think WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION if i was you, and put the gas tank and or battery in the up front storage along with a cinder block or 25lb weight or something along those lines.... if your alone in that boat, i would be very very careful opening the throttle up all the way You won't be hitting 30-35, but you'll get pushed along really well with that motor. I would shy away from the cinderblock in the front unless you find you need that extra weight, but I would put the gas in front along with any battery you have in the boat. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken_line Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 im not small myself and the battery can be moved up front which is 80lbs along with tackle and all the other stuff i dont really neeed... well off to the lake in about an hour if the wind quits!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmiller33 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 let us know what your top speed is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken_line Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 well a bug made it in the speedo so i didnt get an exact speed but im guessing 25+ because it took me 4 min to get from one side of the lake to the other, it took 8 min for my duck boat which goes 15 so about 28 seems right.. tipped my minnow bucket over and tackle box when i hammered it! im going to mess around with the trim and cavatation plate higt tmo to see if i can get more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 looks like a fun project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamptiger Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Looks like you've got it figured out pretty good. That forward seating position should help you out quite a bit with the speed. Looking at the one photo of the rear of the boat, it looks like the cavitation plate is a couple inches lower than the transom, but it could be just the angle that the photo was taken from? I'm interested in knowing if there's any difference in top speed by raising the motor, so if you do that, please post the results.Do you have a GPS unit you could use to record the speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken_line Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 yeah a gps and a speedometer on the boat... it right now it sits about an inch below ill put some wood under it and see what i can get out of itim guessing to gain 2 to 6 mph.. think a hydro foil would help this boat at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamptiger Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I doubt if you would get much extra from a hydro foil - should be enough lift - especially with the forward seating position, but I dunno for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morneau132 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 When I had a hydrofoil on my 14 ft with a 20 hp it made it very hard to steer. I wouldn't even try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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