Reply To: Johnson SD 10 15

[bwanadon]

Adding to the story:

We own a number of 50’s and 60’s outboards. 5-18 hp.

We have a 55 Evinrude Triumph on our 16 foot.

I’m looking for something he can take ownership of. Being autistic he struggles with some things. Telling time, and math. Personal relationships are a huge struggle too.

He goes to an adult special needs school, where they teach basic life skills. He joined the robotics team and I became a coach for his team. This is where he showed an interest in mechanics. God Bless his teacher for spending quality time with these kids.

We have a 14 foot Sea Nymph 14R that we take out on Lake St. Clair. He likes to go fast (who doesn’t). This is why I prefer a 12hp to 20hp. We can work on it and fish with it. He loves fishing.

I’m really happy he’s finally showing an interest in working on something. Not just watching me from a distance. I want him to own this. To fix it, to struggle a bit and overcome. Nothing feels better than breathing life back into an old piece of machinery.

Thanks to everyone here.

God Bless

Don