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I am posting this from experiences I have had.I have been boating since I was in my early teens and fishing since I could hold a fishing pole.I used...
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I'm no nautical engineer by any means but I have decked a few boats. The biggest factors to consider when doing decking is #1: Don't compromise the...
I just got off the phone with Fasco. Spoke with a nice lady but could not really understand her nor could she really help me. She gave me an email to...
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I'd use the G-Flex 650, only $20 for a 2-part 4-ounce (each bottle) kit around here (Nor'East US). You will only be mixing a capfull of each to do a...
I'm all for not spreading Invasive species but this a load of BS. IMO anything like this should be part of the boat registration. Mandating that...
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I just learned today that a number of counties in California have implemented a real time tracking system for boats. What little I know is that once...
So in a few spots on the inside of the boat i have, i will be doing a plywood deck, with a drainage system. WIth that being said I've been stressing...
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It's a home made mix of Spar varnish or Spar urethane, Mineral spirts and Boiled linseed oil.
I just traded a utility trailer for what appears to be a 1964 Mirrorcraft 14’ Ski and Troll boat with a 1963 Johnson FD17 outboard. I can’t find any...
Hello. I've got a few attwood rod holders to use for crappie/striper/general fishing, and not sure where the best place to mount them. I have a 2003...
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My thinking was as followings. Looking at your pic below, instead of having the mount on top of the gunnel where the blue tape is, put it under the...
I'm going to cut some MDO plywood and some non treated 2x4's for some simple floors on a 1542 jon. I'm wanting to paint them with something that will...
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I think you're on the right track with oil based paint. I sealed some plywood on my boat with Rustoleum. I usually thin Rustoleum with a little...
I'm getting ahead of my self but just purchased my first Jon boat and inspired by everyone's builds.
I have big plans for this old rascal but while...
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I did this, but I predrilled all my holes in the decking and frame work. Test fit it all together, then pulled it all a part, oversized all the holes...
The paint in the interior of my Sea Nymph is faded and worn. I'd like to repaint it the same color. Do I have to strip the old paint off or can I...
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The total boat 2 part epoxy barrier coat for aluminum boats is a very good primer that sticks to metal well. If your gunna prime it I suggest it, as...
I recently purchased this 13’ (possibly homemade) semi V Hull with a 93’ Yamaha 15hp. I’m familiar with Jboats but this is my first time dealing with...
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Worked on the frame for the platform today, used 1x1 aluminum rods. The yellow X will be the location of the hatch. I plan on soldering all the...
I apologize, I'm sure this has been rehashed many times here, but I'm having trouble deciding.
I pulled the transom out of my 17' Tracker, it was...
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In regards of coating it. I am working on a Tracker v17 and used Coat It. The stuff is amazing not only waterproofs it but also strengthens the wood...
I'm thinking about removing the middle bench seat, and putting in rod lockers on both sides. Would this give the same amount of support to the middle...
Hi guys great forum!
Im redoing my late 80s 14 foot Polarcraft semiv. It has sat for about 20 years and I recently decided to get it back in action....
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Cooler. I don't always keep all the fish I catch thus if I'm going somewhere that I ain't keeping any, pull the cooler out and have more floor space....
well here comes another one I couldn't let pass me by.. it looks to be a 1957 Lone Star Holiday.. its all original minus the seats, its straight and...
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This is terrific. You have a corral full of pretty cool old tin boats.
My Dad had a Lone Star. Different model than your Holiday but it was a great...
Does anyone haul a large 12 foot deep v aluminum boat on the back of their truck? I currently have a Princecraft Seasprite that I can load on and off...
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Back in the 70's my dodge had an 8' bed which made doing these things a lot easier. I don't know if they even make them anymore but I sure don't see...
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