My 1978 Master Angler Refresh

Topflitegraphics · #1 04-01-2019, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II

Damn, was there another one available? That’s Stupid cheap, and exactly what I have in my head for the fabricator. Almost a grand all said and done.

Vezo.

I know, that's why I jumped on it! If there were two, I would have bought both. Already sold my old one for a few bucks more than I paid for this one so a real win in my book!

Topflitegraphics · #2 04-01-2019, 02:24 PM

Got the bracket back from powder coaters' and it looks great!! Hard to believe it is the same piece

Topflitegraphics · #3 04-11-2019, 10:51 AM

One step forward, two steps back - The mechanic took a good look at the E-Tec and said I am better off finding another motor

It has good compression but the fuel system is messed up from sitting, there is an exhaust leak at the base probably due to a bad trim & tilt assembly, the lower unit had water in it, and there were multiple overheats when he scanned it. It has about 1100 hours on it. Guess I will list it for sale as a parts motor and hopefully get my money back out of it.

Topflitegraphics · #4 04-12-2019, 10:08 AM

What about an older Yamaha F115? Found one with low hours (400) with good compression for a pretty good price. Is this strong enough given the extra weight of a 4-stroke?

dirtwheelsfl · #5 04-12-2019, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Topflitegraphics

What about an older Yamaha F115? Found one with low hours (400) with good compression for a pretty good price. Is this strong enough given the extra weight of a 4-stroke?

Buddy of mines had one on his forever... Does everything asked of it although shes no speed demon

Topflitegraphics · #6 04-13-2019, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtwheelsfl

Buddy of mines had one on his forever... Does everything asked of it although shes no speed demon

Yeah, I hear that. Think I am going to keep looking. Found several Suzuki DF140s in my price range on FB marketplace and elsewhere. Going to take a look at some of those this week I think.

Topflitegraphics · #7 04-14-2019, 01:14 PM

Did not want to let the motor situation get me down so I did a little work on her today.

Did some more sanding and the put a couple of nice full coats of primer on her to help reveal any spots that need some attention still. Based on what I am seeing, I should have it ready for paint in a day or two now. I would say it might be ready later today but the weather does not look conducive to keeping at it today.

Happy with today's progress.