Hello Louisiana!

I acquired a 1970 Tidecraft, Minden LA tri hull stick boat last year as a project. Restoration is well underway.

The mulch is being removed from the transom in preparation for pouring composite, stringers and floor are next.


The transom plate it nearly unreadable and I'm wondering if someone can tell me the horsepower rating for this old gem. It came with a solid 1978 35hp Evinrude, But it looks like it might be a 50hp boat. It has a 40hp EZE Steer system in it. I would think that it originally had a rope and pulley system. I would upgrade the EZE Steer to 60 hp if I knew for sure that it was 50hp rated. Also, does anyone know if they had a model name for these boats?


Any other information about these boats that could be supplied would be greatly appreciated. This is my second project of this type. I completed a 1973 Ouachita 14 foot "Convincer" 3 years ago which is my current crappie boat.

Thanks to any folks that can educate me a bit.