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Link for Boat Modifications! Please post yours!
by Jim » 14 May 2008, 09:25
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V-Boats:
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Let me know if you want to add your project to the master list! It must be at least 75% complete with the intention of finishing it. :lol:
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Last post by Jim 21 Feb 2022, 11:02
Material Links for your conversion
by Bugpac » 30 Jan 2010, 23:31
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All links good, enough for tonight. Finish the rest later.
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RIVETS:
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Last post by DaleH 05 Jan 2021, 14:24
Jon boat and V boat conversions "Please read before posting"
by Jim » 27 Jul 2007, 11:26
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Please add your Jon boat conversion in this section. The more Conversions we get, the more resourceful this will become for all new people trying to...
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Friendly reminder Guys and Gals, This section is for modification and conversion threads only , If you have a specific question about a thread posted...
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cuddy cabin - weather break & season stretcher
by tom q vaxy » 28 Jun 2021, 13:03
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would a low height (36 +/- over the gunnels) cuddy cabin render a flat bottom boat incontrollable?
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This one can be a little interesting in a stiff headwind, but uncontrollable, no.
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Last post by mechmagcn 17 May 2022, 22:27
'87 Bluefin Sportsman 1700 Rebuild - Family Cruiser
by kofkorn » 24 Mar 2020, 16:56
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Hi All,
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Something that you could chuck in a drill. Problem is that bend looks pretty sharp. I was thinking one of those flexible fiberglass wire pullers (I...
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Last post by LDUBS 17 May 2022, 21:52
Fisher Boat Project
by midtndeerhunter » 18 Apr 2022, 21:42
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Found the dreaded waterlogged foam and decided to drill out rivets and pull foam. Definitely water logged I almost have all out of the 2 larger...
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Something like a john boat?
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Last post by maiadash 17 May 2022, 18:35
1972 Alumacraft F-9 Lake Master
by MN Fisher » 22 Sep 2021, 11:14
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Purchased this last month. Since then I've been working on refurbishing the trailer.
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Vid showing my progress and current status of this build
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Last post by MN Fisher 17 May 2022, 15:00
Tracker Tournament TX-17 Duck Boat Build
by hookedontronics » 30 Mar 2015, 19:54
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A couple years ago I picked up a very similar tracker and redid the entire boat. That build is linked here:
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Ordered a new larger custom door (21 x 25 cutout dimension) for the front deck for fishonfabrications. Should have that in a couple more weeks and...
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Last post by hookedontronics 17 May 2022, 07:38
Fasteners to attach new floor to aluminum angle supports.
by RaisedByWolves » 24 Apr 2022, 13:40
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A couple years ago I ripped out the stock bench seats on my 14' mirrocraft and began putting in aluminum angle to build an elevated floor. Fast...
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This would be a good application for an aluminum screw.McMaster-Carr offers aluminum sheet metal screws.
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Last post by muddywaders 15 May 2022, 23:37
SeaArk Rescue
by Tin Ark » 16 Dec 2021, 19:54
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Just picked up an 1872 SeaArk and it's a full out rescue project. Rather than documenting a rescue with photos, thought I'd start a YouTube channel...
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Just a quick update. The beast is at the media blaster in Ocala. Dropped it off Thursday morning, got the call yesterday afternoon that she's done....
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Last post by Tin Ark 14 May 2022, 07:01
TRICKED TINS BUILDS
by Prowelder » 10 May 2022, 22:29
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Just wanted to share a couple of my favorite builds with the group! Follow me on youtube.com/trickedtins
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Thank Jim!
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Last post by Prowelder 14 May 2022, 01:10
John's River Jon
by FuzzyGrub » 01 Mar 2012, 20:50
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OK, the mild winter means I'll getting an earlier start to the project. I stared long and hard at her, for a number of months, time for the work to...
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I was running wiring for the LED lights, so took some pictures of the front deck framing. I used 1 1/2 alum angle (1/8') for cross and verticle...
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Last post by FuzzyGrub 10 May 2022, 14:31
Float pods
by Lowrider1 » 13 Aug 2021, 23:15
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I just bought a Lowe 1240 for my wife and I to haul in the back of the truck to small lake or big one. I ordered a Tahatsu 9.9 which I may see in...
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Not quite what you are looking for, but an idea:
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Last post by Kismet 08 May 2022, 22:44
Lil Bitz, a 15ft john boat modifcation
by Gators5220 » 20 Apr 2012, 17:10
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Hi TinBoats, long time fan and reader and a recent boat owner. I'm in the process of converting a 15ft john boat that I was given with a 18hr johnson...
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Funny looking back on this boat all those years later, had some fun modifying this boat.
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Last post by Gators5220 08 May 2022, 12:13
Roberts 6700 versus DeckRite MD-102 adhesive
by SAABologist » 06 May 2022, 11:35
Hi,
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Last post by SAABologist 06 May 2022, 11:35
1974 RHYNCRAFT MAKEOVER
by BAY BEAGLE » 29 Oct 2021, 22:27
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This boat has been a part of my life for over 46 years. The owner comming up in age, feels handling a boat of this size is not a option. So I was...
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A lot of care and craftsmanship is showing in your work. Well done.
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Last post by LDUBS 04 May 2022, 19:48
70’s Starcraft 14’ Seafarer “By Golly”
by Makaw » 13 Jan 2022, 21:13
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Alright friends, it’s finally time to share my build! TinBoats has been a HUGE resource over the past few years, even prior to me getting this boat....
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Nice work! 8) I recognize allot of similiar construction to our '67 Starcraft MarinerV Brochure
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Last post by FuzzyGrub 28 Apr 2022, 14:13
My 13 foot Gregor bass boat attempt and question about a jack plate.
by Gunzen » 11 Apr 2022, 15:52
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I have started a rebuild/restoration of a 1980 13 foot Gregor. All is going well. Was wondering if a jack plate would be worth the cost and time to...
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Makaw, see that is a good point too. I love to build stuff. So that may be he why I try it. I am happy with the boat. And it fishes fine from the...
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Last post by Gunzen 12 Apr 2022, 10:27
86 Starcraft BASSV170 Rebuild/refit
by rcaircraftnut » 05 Jul 2019, 01:26
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Bought this Wednesday after work. Going to go pick it up tomorrow morning and bring it to the new shop. Hope to start teardown next week....
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Going to be back on hold as I just made a deal on some land. Need to pay that off first. Its only $2500 so just a few months.
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Last post by rcaircraftnut 12 Apr 2022, 10:13
1990 TRACKER DEEP V 17 PROJECT
by randyo3629 » 16 Dec 2020, 11:56
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ANOTHER PROJECT. 3RD IN 4 YEARS. tracker pro deep v 17
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i had the same boat except it was the deep v pro 17. only a couple things different, really. it was factory rigged with a omc 70 hp. the hull is a...
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Last post by poorthang 05 Apr 2022, 09:22
Arkansas Traveler Jon Boat
by tidmarshsmiths5 » 27 Jan 2022, 22:18
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1952 & a pic of her back in 1980…
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Good news….didn’t sink! Haha! But to launch it in a River as her maiden voyage wasn’t smart! Took it the lake the same day - boat did great! Brand...
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Last post by tidmarshsmiths5 31 Mar 2022, 21:58
Tracker Guide V14
by samuelh1987 » 19 Feb 2022, 20:29
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Hello, Been a long time follower on the forum but haven't been active for a long time. Got caught up in the kayak craze for about 5 years but a knee...
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Sold the Johnson locally and got a new Suzuki DF20 at a bargain because the cowl was damaged.
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Last post by samuelh1987 31 Mar 2022, 20:38
Rear mount stick steer?
by regulate34 » 19 Mar 2022, 10:24
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Hi fellow tin bashers
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good bear dog ya got there!
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Last post by poorthang 31 Mar 2022, 11:38
Alumacraft 1436 Engine Harmonic Resonance at 3/4 throttle
by fwman1 » 29 Mar 2022, 21:44
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I'm breaking in my 5HP Tohatsu and found that around 4000 rpm there is a significant vibration near the transom. This 2011 Alumacraft 1436 is the...
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lots of folks dont know that ALL engines have an rpm range that goes through an imbalance. usually at the very bottom or very top of the scale. size...
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Last post by poorthang 31 Mar 2022, 09:21
Redecking a Bass Tracker
by Blkrvrbart » 01 Apr 2018, 10:16
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Hello. I’m new to the forum. My parents have a 1981 Bass Tracker II that they’ve asked me to redeck. I have some 1/8” plate aluminum that would work...
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One of the final details to repair on the old Tracker was the livewell feed tubes were leaking at the hull. I took the old girl to Luke Bartlett of...
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Last post by Blkrvrbart 21 Mar 2022, 15:13
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