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Tin Man
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Transom bolts - what kind to use?
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If you use your boat in the salt, stainless will still cause galvanic corrosion. It may not be an issue with freshwater, but I have all...
Apr 23, 2024
Tin Man
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I love rivet nuts - but need some way to touch up the mistakes :)
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Interesting....I was just thinking of purchasing a riv nut tool from HF. It was going to be used for lightweight items on travel...
Apr 22, 2024
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I love rivet nuts - but need some way to touch up the mistakes :)
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I hate when you install them, and then the rivnut just spins when trying to remove the bolt. ARRRGH!!!! With thicker materials, they...
Apr 22, 2024
Tin Man
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New Lowrance Eagle
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I paid $999 at BPS for the HDS Live 9 one year ago. It is on sale now for 1099.00. When it drops to $$700-$800, I'll bite. It believe...
Apr 15, 2024
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New Lowrance Eagle
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The HDS Live 9 is $1000 off at Cabelas right now. Humminbird has a $500 rebate on Helix 9 and above, $200 on Helix 7. Also rebates on...
Apr 15, 2024
Tin Man
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New Lowrance Eagle
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In terms of FFs, like many things, you get what you pay for. I don't think an expensive fish finder makes you a better...
Apr 14, 2024
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New Lowrance Eagle
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Mrs Ldubs asked the same thing. So I asked her if the Prada brand purse carried more stuff than the TJ Maxx one. And that folks, was...
Apr 14, 2024
Tin Man
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airshot's post
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New Lowrance Eagle
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How many more fish will you catch with an 800 dollar unit vs. a 350 dollar unit ??
Apr 14, 2024
Tin Man
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Raising transom
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I think your plan sounds good. Use quality epoxy and quality plywood. What thickness ply are you considering? Be sure to coat inner...
Apr 1, 2024
Tin Man
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Absolutely you can...I've seen posts of folks filling in transoms like you have for the same reason. Your plan of sandwiching wood...
Apr 1, 2024
Tin Man
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Direct to Hull Mounting Stainless Transducer Bracket - Corrosion?
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Not sure what grade Lowrance uses on their brackets, but I checked it with a magnet, and no attraction at all. Always fishing in fresh...
Apr 1, 2024
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Direct to Hull Mounting Stainless Transducer Bracket - Corrosion?
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The biggest question is, are you strictly freshwater, or do you also venture into saltwater? In my last boat, I mounted the stainless...
Apr 1, 2024
Tin Man
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Direct to Hull Mounting Stainless Transducer Bracket - Corrosion?
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Good point that Airshot makes. You want 316 grade, marine stainless, not 304 or 308 if possible, especially if you are near salt or...
Apr 1, 2024
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Pure SS would not be an issue in your lifetime in fresh water, but not many brackets or screws are true SS, mostly an alloy. When ever...
Mar 31, 2024
Tin Man
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Direct to Hull Mounting Stainless Transducer Bracket - Corrosion?
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Thanks for the suggestions. Since the two original transom holes that were for the transducer that came with boat matched my new...
Mar 30, 2024
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