1958/9 Duratec 13 ft Runabout Aluminum Boat

[Ken B 3,164]

Oh, I thought you were interested in some good leather, I didn't know you wanted the cheap stuff......

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

pleather....

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Took the maiden voyage today. Interior is not finished but I was able to get this one floating and the motor ran so smooth!! I even got momma to come with me and the boy. 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,300]

Nice! How fast?

So what boat launch do you use that you didn't get checked for a reg sticker. I get looked at all the time when I'm at a launch.

Mike.........

[Ken B 3,164]

I just found some 14 stickers that you can have....

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

You are the man ken ! bring them in the am please !! @Mike- I launched at a private ramp where I keep my big boat. 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Here is a quick update on the seats.. Thanks to Ken for the leather!! Managed to get the front seat backs wrapped in leather and polished up the aluminum trim nice and shinny!

[Ken B 3,164]

That looks pretty sharp Steve. C'mon now and get that 18 hp finished! I think I'm gonna hit the lake mid day tomm. It would be nice to sit back, do a little cruisin and fishin without all the busy weekend lake chop.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

So.... after driving Ken's boat with the 40hp motor on it I had to have one. He gave me a lead on this bad boy (same seller he got his motor from). From my understanding it is a 1960 Evinrude Lark (40hp). If is in very good shape. PO told me it may have been in storage for close to 40 years. I got it home and gave it a good bath. It will need a complete tune up (coils, condensers, points, water pump and maybe a carb kit). I hope to get started on that and have it running soon. My son is real happy to know that he will be able to go skiing and tubing behind it. 

[Ken B 3,164]

Good deal, looks like you'll need a prop also. Did you get an electric start harness with it? It looks as though you are becoming quite the collector...

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Yes he had a complete harness with box and all. Only thing I need is a key switch and battery

Working on it right now.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

And he gave me a good prop since the Special one that was on it went to a little birdie

[Ken B 3,164]

It was a SPECIAL one, had to have it.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

I am not racin!

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

We got spark!!!!!

New coils, condensers and cleaned the points

[Ken B 3,164]

When you change the water pump... That motor has a thermostat so it won't spray water out of the tell tale until the stat has opened. (usually around 140 degrees) I use a Raytek so that I know how warm the motor is while first running it after replacing a pump on one of them. That is way too nice of a motor to over heat. I''m glad you saved me from having to buy that motor as well, I like to have a backup motor in stock...I'm still searching for a 60 hp Merc..

 

Not racin? I don't blame ya. Your boat is to nice of an original to pound to death. Its hammer time when you step foot into my boat though!

[fireman 1,021]

What collectors hobby is next Steve? Your running out of room!

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

I may go pick something else up today......................... 

[SALTYWRIGHT 859]

to check your speed take your g.p.s. out of your car. it will give your speed on the water. I clocked my checkmate at 62.8. steve your lark sold new for $534.00.     russ

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Just an update on this boat. I finally bought a new set of shift and throttle cables. Took it out for a little rip tonight.....

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