Evinrude 6 Hp Fisherman SCREAMS! Literally. Starcraft Casting Deck! THIS OLD OUTBOARD

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[@05222007MER]

Good job on the little kicker motor! Same set up as mine. Piece of mind knowing you have a backup motor plus a troller to. Peace!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in!

[@doc3584]

8:16 lol, I hear the sirens, you were so excited someone called 911😃

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hahaha. Thanks for tuning in!

[@Ray56z]

Sweet little outboard, and that fishing deck is gonna work just fine. On to the next build-looking forward to it!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey Ray. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@TheSteelworker]

Pushes that big old boat good! That water so clear you could fish with a BB gun…good video!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks again for tuning in!

[@Rockers1121]

Love those little fisherman's! .. I miss mine .. I used mine on a light little 14ft aluminum.. loved it because I could take it to all the little lakes with hp restrictions, fish for days on just three gallons of fuel ... those things kick ass.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Yeah. It's on a 12-14 ft. boat now. I'm waiting for the guy to finish his boat so we can test run it. I put a idle stop screw/spring/gear on it so it would run at trolling speed. Thanks again !

[@alvarsdzenis4739]

Your boat is the same Starcraft as mine. Your transom is a short shaft transom. You should be using a kicker bracket, but you won't be keeping it on there. I made a "helmsman" handle for mine. It works great and guides along the splash pan as I troll for Chinooks & Lake trout.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks again for tuning in. Yeah just a quick test run. I have another 6hp Johnson that I might turn into a long shaft and keep it. Save some gas! Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@chriseisele9969]

Great video always learning from you

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey Chris. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it! Stay tuned !

[@joenobles1086]

Now that's awesome and that front deck perfect cut put some resin on both sides and the sides all you do then flip your chair 💺 open and kick back and fish on having fun catch you next time

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thought about doing the resin thing again but just went with paint/sealer. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@victorremick9721]

Well done it will get you back to the doc. And it for a lot longer run then the trolling motor . Sounds good

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks again for tuning in!

[@stanwilson8089]

I'm in the Uk.I use car or van door rubber edging for around the outboard lid.Got a 18hp Evinrude with it on.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey Stan. Thanks for tuning in. Yeah it works pretty good, and there was some interior trim, like vinyl that also worked. Now I remember! Hahaha Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@samtate1260]

My little kicker pushes my 17 ft boat with me and my wife and two dogs about 12 miles and hour witch is pretty good see you on the next one 👍

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks again !

[@tankdog03ify]

Great videos.. love ur stuff

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks ! I appreciate that. Stay tuned !

[@anthonylatronica5108]

FYI II have had the best long term performance with fiberglass polyester resin on plywood. Seal top bottom and sides. Holds up forever with no delaminations

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Did u use cloth?

[@anthonylatronica5108]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 two coats of resin first then cloth on top and sides

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

@@anthonylatronica5108 I didn't do the cloth. Wasn't in my budget. But it still looked great ! Thx

[@Fireship1]

She pushes your boat at a good speed. Hey, if gas gets any higher I might have to bolt a tiny motor on my boat and retire my 150. Even if I’m moving at 3 mph, I’m still boating!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hahaha I know what u mean! Thanks again Captain!

[@rrrttt1112]

Great job on the 6hp! short shaft is why it is loud, the exhaust is not deep enough in the water, causes prop slip too. But, these are bullet proof motors! I've owned over a dozen of them in the last 30+ years, and still have 4 in my collection. They don't make motors like this anymore. Again, great job!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it! Stay tuned !

[@whiskerdreams7146]

I use a 9.9 Evinrude 20" shaft to troll on my 18' Starcraft with a 85hp Evinrude.. I only troll 1- 1.8 mph,using square bill crank baits and 1/2oz Bucktail jigs for Stripers.. I made a linkage rod to steer from big motor to the kicker,pull one pin when I disconnect the kicker.. I always thought the rattle in a 6hp Evinrude was piston slap,that's what my mechanic would say it was! Never thought about the bearings....

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for watching and commenting. Yeah, that was just a test run for the 6hp. But I do have another 6hp Johnson build coming up. I'm thinking about turning it into a long shaft and keeping it for trolling. Yeah bearing have that high pitch metal on metal sound that blows your eardrums out! Hahaha Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@stevengaines1935]

Love it keep up the good work

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks. Did you get the invite to the Starcraft club thing on FB. There's about five or more on there. Hows the new cam working out. Whats up with the 55. Got another prop yesterday, I'll be running in today. Catch up with you this weekend!

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Cool, the screaming 6. Yep I have one of the steering rods between my 60 merc and 4 hp Yammi. Works great. I like trolling for coho salmon around 3.5 mph and 1.5 for King salmon. They hang out by the bottom which is 100 to 200ft deep and closer in. Coho run deep right down the middle of the shipping lanes. early a.m. 20 to 40ft deep but as the sun comes up they head down 10ft per hour. I actually have my best luck getting Coho around 100ft to 120 deep around 9a.m.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Wow. That's cool. Sounds like a good time! Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@alg335]

Nice job sir!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@highwatercircutrider]

Nice little 6hp Evinrude, ! I just bought a nice mid 70’s 4hp short shaft Evinrude. It’s to go on my 14’ Aerocraft aluminum boat I restored two years ago along with my 59’ Johnson 18 hp. The boat used to have a forward deck with windshield and steering. I just built an aluminum center deck and reinstalled a wheel with cable steering. The Johnson got converted to electric start. I am now thinking of building an old fashioned glass ‘split’ vintage Chris Craft style windshield for the center deck. I just can’t find any old runabout windshields anymore. Gary in Port Huron, Michigan

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks again for tuning in. 59 18, one of my favorite outboards! Have you looked on craigslist, offerup & facebook marketplace, seems like I always see windshields for sale. If I still had mine I would have given it to you. Good luck with that project, sound cool. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@raymondsimpson7433]

It's nice to have a kicker, to hell with paddling back to the dock lol

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in! Yeah I have another 6hp build coming up and I might keep it. I'll have to turn it into a long shaft though. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@Adjustedpriorities]

You could look for a kicker bracket that moves up and down so you can get it deeper in the water. Cool video! Reminded me of my 86 21’ Pursuit CC I had it was a 225 Johnson main and I had a 9.9 Johnson kicker. The kicker did not get used much but it got me home across Galveston bay one time when I had a power pack die on the main, was a slow ride but we made it .. luckily we had enough beer!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey Blake. Hahaha Great story! Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@stanwilson8089]

I have the same engine as my auxilary engine,I have it on a auxilary transom bracket.It swings out and has adjustment slots.I can swing it out so the cavity plate lines up with the bottom of the boat stern. Having your larger engine in the water will be causing it to act as a tiller,plus the drag will be slowing you down.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Yes. I believe I mentioned that. It was just a test run. Nothing permanent but something to think about. Thanks again !

[@sk8forever12]

The choke to kill really ended the video off right for me! lol love it. as my killswitch decided to croak, i find myself doing the sameee thing. Keep up the vids man! Also, btw, my 60hp yam is back up and running strong after cleaning carbs, plugs, fuel pump, gas lines, fuel filter. The basics. just some time. although it still seems to sound like it runs on 1 or 2 cylinders at idle on earmuffs. Strange. Also get shocked by top cylinder while pulling spark boot off plug while running but bottoms boots dont shock. Runs tops though while on plane and idle in water. might just be somethin about them late 90's early 00's yammys. Although over 20 years old still not might qualify for TOO. !!! Keep it up man !CHEERS

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks again for tuning in. Yeah I got zapped the other day too. Yeouch! Hahaha. Get a cheap timing light, it doesn't hurt as much! Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@scottjohnson1364]

Hey buddy that's a nice little kikker . I got a little motor like that I use on my big boat to works out nicely its a little 3.3 Johnson but I do got a little 6 hp I could use As well . that casting Deck looks nice Cut it just perfect too Looking good but keep up the good work See you around

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey Scott. Thanks again Bud!

[@artstates960]

Ear plugs! Doesn't run bad even with the bad bearings. Nice job on the casting deck.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Yeah, ears still ringing! What! Hahaha. Thanks again for tuning in!

[@jasonmoore5685]

That led looks good

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@OutBoardTink62]

Usually those 6Hp are very quiet short shaft not deep in the water is in part why its noisy 5 inches deeper would make her quieter if your transom supports longshafts. If that were mine I would swap the flywheel ( slightly Bent) first a known possibility as you confirmed.Then check the prop if the blades are equal lengths and track close to each other against the underside of the cavitation plate as you spin it for a reference point , just some suggestions. Play in the wristpins could be a possibilty too......Other than that you got a good little kicker there!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Yeah it's to short for that 20 in. transom but I had to test run it. I'm suppose to trade it for a 25hp Tracker, debating on if I should tear it apart or not. I cleaned/reset the points again, sounds real nice in the tank. Do you think it will sound better on his jon boat, I'd really like to be done it! Hahaha. I've got a new set of crank needles that came with the Johnson 6hp "outboard in a box" motor. I was thinking about turning it into a long shaft and keep it, nice little outboard. Anyway, I'll check those things out you suggested and try to run it on his boat. He said his transom needs work but I'll look at it today. Thanks again !

[@OutBoardTink62]

A short story !!@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 I put one of those 6HP on a 8ft aluminum square front john boat style Dingy once. I think I could of won an off sure boat race with it. Man did it fly no GPS back or cellphones then probably 30+ MPH I would estimate. I couldnt stand up in the boat too flimsy and light. Weighed maybe 70Lbs that boat maybe less. It was fun sold that dingy a few years back came from the scrapyard too. Pick one up and try it fun as all Hell. I did put two upper metal corner braces on the transom to hold that 6HP. Anyway try a flywheel change first and check the prop would be my guess .Good Luck!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

@@OutBoardTink62 thanks. We're gonna put it on the guy's jon boat this weekend and see what happens. Thanks again !

[@TonyGingrich]

The vibration is probably coming from the ignition timing being slightly different on each cylinder--as per the previous video. Those motors do have a "dry" pull because there are no main bearings. Plane surfaces between the crankshaft and crankcase. The piston rods use needle bearings--30 at the crank (don't remember how many around the wrist pin). So that rattling could possibly be "chatter". But that low of hp, I wouldn't sweat it if it's not progressively worsening. I would just run it as-is, and do some fine dining on those tilapia fillets!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey Tony. Yeah I cleaned/reset the points, again! It's definitely got the chatter. My ears are still ringing! Hahaha. I'm debating on tearing it apart or not. Pain in the azz. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@TonyGingrich]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 Those motors are so tiny and simple, you could rebuild one in a day. If you do decide to go into it...take a pause after pulling off the powerhead, and check the lower crank seal. It's held against the crank by a spring riding against the roll pin in the driveshaft. (The same pin you lost previously). If that's missing, or dry-rotted and hard, then that can also cause a chattering sound. I replace those with some Felpro cork gasket.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

@@TonyGingrich Hey. Yeah I replaced that roll pin. Will do! Thx

[@TonyGingrich]

@@THISOLDOUTBOARD1 I'm going to start billing for my advice. 2 tilapia fillets per comment, ha!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

@@TonyGingrich hahaha!

[@peteryeung111]

Ya mon! 10k subs coming up. 😆👍

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey Stranger! Thanks again for tuning in! Yeah can you believe it. Hahaha Follow the Saga ! Thanks !

[@lucatimer1234]

Well done, man!! Perfect trolley motor!! P.S.. Tilapia is an endemic fish, in Florida?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks again for tuning in. Wow. I had to look that up! Cool! Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@claythornton8760]

I always split vacuum hose and glue around it

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in! Yeah I've tried that too!

[@hammer9856]

If you want to make that new front deck last longer and be even more waterproof coat it with Bondo fiberglass resin. Then scuff sand and paint. That stuff holds up better than anything else I've tried. And it doesn't cost that much. I use a towel or large spatula to spread it and a cheap paint brush to smooth the coat out. (The brush will be toast afterwards). I use a plastic tub to mix it (old butter tub) and when the rest hardens in the tub it just pops out so you can use the tub for a new batch.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey Hammer. Thanks for tuning in! Yeah I did the entire floor with bondo resin. It was beautiful ! Check out those videos. But, Stupid me, waited til the last minute to get paint on it, plus I didn't have a boat cover yet and it started to take a beating from the Florida sun. Luckily I finally got some Rust-oleum boat paint on it and got a cover. The middle section under the bimini top held up good. It still needs a couple more coats of paint/texture. I'm still happy with it! Thanks again & Stay tuned for the next episode !

[@Reeser00]

Nice video! What do you troll for at that speed? I found a good 4 stroke kicker that I really like. Don’t want to spook the walleye. I’m still loving my old Starcraft!

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Bass & Crappie. With a big lure like the Rattle Trap, you gotta run quick to stay over the grass/weeds. It doesn't float. The Bass like it fast! And the Rattle Trap gets their attention. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@jshall1000]

My 79 6 hp almost done thanks to your videos. I can't get it to tilt so I can trim it right. The tilt bolt and nut rusted badly. And the bolt has been rounded from previous owner. What do I need to do to get it working

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey John. Thanks for tuning in! You may have to cut the nut off and replace it. You could try some PB Blaster and a propane torch and some vice grips, Heat & Beat, might loosen it up, but be careful not to melt the big conical washer, I think it's made of nylon. If you can get the nut off and save the bolt that would be good, they're $65 new! Ouch. But, probably find something at the hardware store. Take your time. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@tankdog03ify]

U need a kicker motor mount, sets ur motor back another 8-12 inches, then u can add a bar to tie into ur steering, a kicker motor mount will get u in the water deeper too, probably another 3 inches depending on where u set it.. id be afraid of turning and hitting ur other motor without a proper mount.. just my opinion, definitely not criticism

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Yeah. That was just a test run for the six horse. Maybe one of these days I'll think about a kicker!

[@FrankLadd]

Mine 1969 6HP is really pretty quiet. I do think you have something going on there.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in. Yeah the last time this happened the exhaust had a big hole in it from corrosion. Thanks again !

[@leesmith5419]

Good for get you home motor beats paddling

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hahaha Yep! Thanks again for tuning in!

[@lakeside5137]

Wow - casting deck came out awesome. Why do you think the 6hp has a bad bearing?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Its Screaming! Blowing out my eardrums! Hahaha Had it happen before, I think a couple/few times now looking back. On the boat it sounded like a weird vibration, but nothing was vibrating. Wasn't til I played the video that I recognized the sound. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@jasonmoore5685]

Is the circumference from the center and

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@leobuildsit]

Are you in Orlando? I’ve got a 9.9 Johnson outboard that I’d like you to take a look at.

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in! Yes Orlando! I've got my hands full right now so I can't promise anything but keep in touch. Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@TEKKKNO]

First minutes of videon i was think u r on plane recording from air

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hahaha. Thanks for tuning in!

[@jasonmoore5685]

Until the small motor kicks

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks !

[@gregbell5975]

What kind of boat is that?

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

75 16' Starcraft! Thanks for tuning in!

[@jasonmoore5685]

Put a fish pump underneath your dock

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

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[@RN67POST]

Crack me up! Tolling at 4 mph ??? You looking for tuna or marlin , we troll at 1.5 -2 mph the highest speed . Salmon , trout, Kokanee ! I’ve seen you catch some nice ones! Guess I’ll have to speed up !!!🐟😉

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in! Yeah those Bass like it fast! Plus you have to stay over the grass/weeds. Thanks again & Stay tuned!

[@jasonmoore5685]

You believe in Velcro Crow

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@jasonmoore5685]

Lock it

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks !

[@joey6119]

I bet that lake was beautiful before all the improvements were made

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Yeah. Thanks for tuning in!

[@michaelleavey3706]

Put that on a flat back canoe

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Hey. Thanks for tuning in! Yeah that would be nice! Thanks again & Stay tuned !

[@jasonmoore5685]

.... C now

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks !

[@jasonmoore5685]

Ther is a linkhige tow gathere moter

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks !

[@jasonmoore5685]

🤣

[@THISOLDOUTBOARD1]

Thanks for tuning in!