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thill
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Pretty sure it's a progression thing with the manufacturing. Started out fitting into the 31 case and now able to compact things and get...
Apr 26, 2024
thill
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Certain metals like brass react with aluminum quickly, like a year or two and it will corrode right thru. Good SS and alum will take...
Apr 26, 2024
mbullen
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Has anyone made a homemade OB motor lift strap to hoist motor onto boat?
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Cherry pickers and gantries have their place, and I have them both, but I almost always go to a MedLift I found on Craigslist for $40...
Apr 26, 2024
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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Classic symptom of motor mounted too low. Proper way to correct is to raise the motor. When I bought my Carolina skiff 16 you could not...
Apr 26, 2024
Eric Sibcy
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That's another upside to a tongue extension if your situation allows it. Keeps the tow rig further away from the water. People look at...
Apr 26, 2024
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S.E.R.E.NITY NOW
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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Jack plates are expensive but I'd like the adjustability. For now I'll live with it and run it some more. See how it does with a second...
Apr 25, 2024
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S.E.R.E.NITY NOW
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If you are getting 20 mph with a 9.9 it’s probably Ok. Any idea what RPMs it was running at WOT? Jackplate manufacturers claim that...
Apr 25, 2024
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S.E.R.E.NITY NOW
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Thank you. I'm trying not to over do it with things I don't need. Not a lot of space to work with but it needed a few things to make it...
Apr 25, 2024
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S.E.R.E.NITY NOW
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Your boat looks good!
Apr 25, 2024
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S.E.R.E.NITY NOW
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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It's never going to be a fast boat. 20mph is more than enough for what I'll be using it for. It would be nice to get on plane easier...
Apr 25, 2024
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S.E.R.E.NITY NOW
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Yes, adjust the trim tab to compensate for the pull. Manual should tell you which way to adjust. Raising the motor might help a...
Apr 25, 2024
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POST YOUR PIC'S FISHING GALLERY.......
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We braved the steady 15mph with gust to 30mph + winds to get on some channels cats . Water still only 57 but things are heating up
Apr 25, 2024
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Still Afloat
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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Your boat looks good!
Apr 25, 2024
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vtflatlander
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Paint and Varnish
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Thanks for the reminder I think that is what I might do. Thanks Fred
Apr 25, 2024
airshot
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Transom bolts - what kind to use?
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Steel is relatively slow, but things like brass and copper corrode really fast ! In my youth I mounted a bow light with brass screws on...
Apr 25, 2024
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