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)

Hydro: Launch Day!

We found a great throttle cable at Marine Consignment in town.  This afternoon we hooked it up to a hand lever.  We may move to a foot pedal, but for now it works well.
Once this was completed, the boat was ready to launch.
Oriental has a nice State Wild Life Resources boat ramp in town.  We had the boat launched in minutes and it performed great!
The handling is tight and the ride is dry.  We did have some cavitation, so we will be lowering the motor and adjusting its angle.  But that is another day.
Here are some photos...