I found a mini speed boat while out garage sale shopping, the owner did not want to sell it but allowed us to try and get it running if that is even possible. well let’s see how that goes.
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The engine is a 6hp johnson or evinrude
I did not know that speed boats came in a go-cart version! ❤
And now I want one.
It was dry-docked!
The black tie wraps are stronger than the white ones.
Yeah, I should think any lower unit of a 6 hp Johnson/ Evinrude would be an easy fix. Hoping to see a sequel to this video.
Around 20:48, it looks like a face inside the fuel tank in the bottom
Dry docked.
Crusty was getting a workout!🤔
Hey mustie uk calling 😂
I recall as a kid, shown how to look after pushbike. On the pedal assembly, the part that held the pedal arm to the crank, was named as a cotter pin.
Which was around (oops) 12mm and tappered down to say around 8mm t'other end. With a threaded section, to accomodate a nut. Tapped home tight when assembled and the nut held it tight.
Basically, held the peddle arm in place.
Whrre as a split pin was used in many different veriations for light weight applications. Like a go kart sterring wheel or a kids play pushchair to carry dolls in etc..
Other applications i can recall reading up on were the crown nut that used a split pin to hold nut in place, due to vibration.
Then lets just add to pins 😂 a collection , the rolled pin. Round tubed steel, a slot and spring loaded to hold em in place.
Thanks for sharing your skill and knowledge with us . Awesome and outstanding content as always.
In 1967 while visiting Florida all the way from cali and in an airport terminal somewhere,…there was a display for a very tiny speed boat. It was up on an advertisement stand. I was mesmerized. As I recall, it had the motor in front like this one and a tiny rudder. Don't remember the prop. Red/white. I was in grade-school so my memory of it is now faded. Could this be one of them? It's the closet thing I've seen to my faded memory. I've always wondered what I was looking at on/off throughout the years. Who made it. It's name. What happened to them, etc.. There were other mini-boats somewhat similar back in the day,…but I'm not sure any had a motor up front???
Off-roading in Crusty. At least he has portals, so there's (slightly) less concern of ripping the sump out of the motor.
I though you were going to bring Mary Ann or Ginger on your 3 hour voyage. Brian was probably the better option since he would do anything to save you. Next time bring an oar!
A cotter pin is named after Dr. Rudolf Cotter, who designed the original cotter pin in 1834. The term "cotter" refers to a pin or wedge passing through a hole to fix parts tightly together.
Use dental floss instead of wire!
Why not put acetone or WD-40 in the tank with the nuts and bolts? Don't need to worry about drying it then.
I would have bought a crashed jet ski, taken out the engine and jet system, and fit it on this boat! I guess you could also get a small outboard about this size, and replace the entire lower unit…..
25:18 FIRST TIME EVER Mustie said '"No spark. Good!"
Hey Mustie, my neighbors had one of those. I think they were called Hydro Mite. Never got to see it run.
Nothing better than trying to go down to Billy Goat Trail
Hope you can figure it all out and ger her running. Probably a fun ride!
I really enjoyed watching you actually use Crusty and not treat it like a lifted F250 pavement princess.
Your friend looks like the real Sammy
You can still get those good wire ties from Thomas & Betts. TY528MX is a 14" x 1/8" UV resistant (black) with the stainless tab.
The drive to the lake was my favorite part.
You have a good friend
I’m rolling so funny ok so let’s go to part 3 your the best