Carolina Skiff Rebuild Part 17 Motor and Steering Final

I don't think any part of this project has been as exciting as putting the freshly painted motor back on. It truly feels like a giant hurdle passed. It has been a lot of work, blood, sweat, and very late nights getting to this point. Once I finally could step back and see the motor bolted onto the new transom. There truly was some light at the end of the tunnel.
At this point in the rebuild I have three weeks before it’s supposed to be on its way to the beach. I still have to wire, rig, mount the trolling motor, and fix a few things on the trailer. It is still a overwhelming task, but my hopes are high. Even though most of the video was taken from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am.
I really racked my brain trying to make sure I ordered the correct steering cable. Measuring over and over again. I was afraid I was not going to get one long enough. Thankfully one of the longest ones they make was perfect. If my memory is correct it was 18’. I have next to no personal experience with different brands. The steering system I removed was the same one my Dad and I put on in 96 or 97. Therefore I read a lot of reviews. I settled on one from Amazon. So far it has seemed to be great. Relatively simple install and seemingly built well.
In full disclosure, my camera skills were not the best for this video. With so much going on and starting to feel the pressure. My mind was all over the place. Thankfully I believe I was still able to pull it all together. I’ll let you be the judge. Thank you to everyone who has watched and commented on this rebuild. Especially those who have been along for the whole ride. It’s been a bumpy one, but we are almost there!

[@billwallenstein3387]

The galvanized square washers are a nice touch! 😂

[@FishHuntCookTinker]

They are aluminum. I haven’t completely lost my mind yet, but it may be coming 😂.

[@fischerlinsley5882]

Always great when he uploads

[@FishHuntCookTinker]

I appreciate it!

[@zoomzoom3909]

Can’t wait to see it done in the water

[@FishHuntCookTinker]

You and me both! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@gavinfriday4281]

Word for the wise , never use 5200 for anything that might have to come off in the future, I’ve picked boats up by motors cause 5200 was used

[@joesloan1724]

To hide your cables, lay up a strip of fiberglass. Before it cures, mold it into place over cables (wrap cables in plastic or tape to be removed later/leave on). Weigh down the edges to deck. After it cures, feather out with thickened epoxy and a layer or two of finished glass. Prime and paint.

[@FishHuntCookTinker]

At some point I’ll get around to it. I think I’ll just make a mold to fit about half way up the side of the hull. I’d like it to be removable if I ever decide to add or change things up, but I may do what your suggesting and be done with it. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@paulbell5876]

I may be wrong but I remember my dads old Johnson having a grease fitting on the tube.

[@FishHuntCookTinker]

It does have one on the tube. I always make a mess when I use it. That and it seems like my grease gun is always empty. The old finger method works in a pinch. Thank you for watching and commenting!