Friday, April 13, 2018

McKee Craft Update: thar she blows

Last week we got some items we had ordered; steering helm, a destroyer wheel and new throttle and shift linkage cables.
It was so fun, I forgot to get photos of the installation.
The SeaStar helm was super easy to install and very well built.  It cost $139.  Total deal.
Our arrangement needed only a 9 foot cable.
The old Evinrude cables were shot.  It is awesome how you can order these parts for a 40 year old motor and get everything working like it is new again.
The Evinrude control box just needed a little cleaning and marine grease and It is all back together.
Today we launched the boat and gave it a shakedown cruise.  My son is trying out the navigation lights in the dark now.

Fun on the water!
Helm with a John Deere ignition switch, nav lights and bilge pump switches.
An orderly stern.
Bilge pump with float switch.
The helm with simple accommodations.
(Treated Southern Yellow Pine 2x12)




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