New project, 13' tunnel hull

[Jgorm]

I scored a free boat from my uncle. It's a sst-13 and rated for 85hp! I'm looking at a 60hp 2 stroke merc that should push it pretty fast. Also have a lead on a 75hp, but it's a long shaft. I'll probably use a foot throttle and mount trim switches on the steering wheel. It has decent seats and will hold a passenger behind the driver. Anybody know anything about boats like this?

 

[Scottintexas]

This is what I know about that boat,

 

[Weeb]

Looks like more fun is coming.

 

[buckbuck]

I trust your "decent seats" comment was not related to that bucket in the picture.

 

[sethman919]

Cram a jet drive in that thing!

 

[Jgorm]

I trust your "decent seats" comment was not related to that bucket in the picture.

Haha, they are bucket seats, but not the 5 gallon version.

 

[Jgorm]

Cram a jet drive in that thing!

No way! I have 140hp in my 11' wave runner that does about 55mph and is never scary. 75hp in this will be scary. A 140 outboard would probably do 100+ and kill me.

 

[Thom]

That will be a fun project! A 60 Merc sounds just about right.

When I was in junior high I had a 10' 1969 GW Invader, just like this one (but not nearly as nice, pic stolen from someone that spent a lot of time on theirs):

I had the same outboard too, a 28HP Evinrude short shaft. It was a perfect kid boat. It's been sitting under a tarp next to our camp in Maine for the last 20 (ok, closer to 30) years, maybe it's time for a resto!