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Boat House
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Trailer related issues and discussion goes here.
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Re: Trailer recall
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Pontoons
Pontoons your thing? Share away! Let's see what you got!
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Pontoon Forum
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Link for Boat Modifications! Please post yours!
by Jim » 14 May 2008, 09:25
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V-Boats:
MN Fisher's 1972 Alumacraft F-9 Lake Master project
Murphy67's 14ft Alumacraft Semi-V
Murphy67's Alumacraft Classic Deluxe project...
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I updated the list. If you have a project that is near completion and want it added to the master list, send me a PM. =D>
Thanks,
Jim
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Last post by Jim 21 Jun 2022, 19:23
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Post a Pic of your boat!
by Jim » 19 Mar 2007, 14:23
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Who cares if its a tin canoe or a jon ar a bass boat, Let's see a nice shot!
I will start! The day I took her home!
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I am finally almost done with the Crawdad build I started last year.
Here is a quick look.
1992 Coleman Crawdad-XT
1980 Evinrude 4.5Hp - 1998 Minn...
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everything steelflex
by TTSam » 05 Jan 2010, 18:12
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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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Here is the scoop, in regards to adding a stencil paint job over steel flex.
You will need to lightly scruf the steel coat with 200 grit, to knock...
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Last post by BAY BEAGLE 05 Jan 2022, 14:43
Great public link with manuals for many makes of Outboards!
by cajuncook1 » 01 Jun 2010, 23:34
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Hey guys,
I found this on another forum and the link is a public link. This link is totally awesome!! It has resource manuals for many makes of...
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Good deal, thanks for the heads up Pappy!
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Last post by eeshaw 21 Dec 2021, 23:29
Huge INDEX to old aluminum & fiberglass boats!
by DaleH » 07 May 2020, 14:43
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Wow ... what a wealth of info here!
Jim - Perhaps this should be a sticky post!
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Apparently there was not enough RYANCRAFTS to make the list - being a endangered species - the value probably doubled ..... =D>
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Last post by BAY BEAGLE 10 Dec 2021, 22:04
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Last post by SallyRay 20 Nov 2021, 02:50
Decking-When and when not to.
by ben2go » 19 Jun 2009, 01:54
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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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This is cool!
I love all the ideas and how you all are putting it
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Last post by BelindaCruz 21 Oct 2021, 17:04
Post a Pic of your...trailer?
by azekologi » 13 Jul 2011, 06:10
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Ok, I've been wondering why we don't have a Post a Pic of your trailer! thread similar to the Post a Pic of your boat! thread.
I mean, come on, we...
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In the process of taking my ole Kayak trailer, and converting it over to my flat bottom. Flat bottom is a 16 ft. long x 50 flat bottom - pics came...
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Last post by BAY BEAGLE 20 Oct 2021, 22:23
Add YOUR voice to the Federal Ethanol Mandate - Comment now!
by DaleH » 24 Aug 2017, 10:42
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The battle to protect your boat’s engine is not over. Right now, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for comments on the amount of...
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Funny thing is I just changed jobs and now I rely on ethanol in gasoline for my paycheck. But I still don't want it in my old 2 stroke or in...
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Last post by BernieP 16 Oct 2021, 19:30
OutBoard Service Repair manuals
by Jim » 26 Aug 2009, 16:18
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UPDATED February 2018 - Help yourself! :LOL2: No need to PM me, just go to this link below and get what manual(s) you need....
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I have added more manuals to the page thanks to awesome members and loyal readers! I love you guys, you are the best! :beer:
Help yourselves and...
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Last post by Jim 27 Apr 2021, 09:51
*****HOW MUCH FOAM DO I NEED*****
by Jim » 25 Apr 2012, 15:05
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Thanks to Brine for the Link! :beer:
This is a guide for foam in a boat. This is Federal law for boat builders. For those that think that they want...
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I figure I need just enough to keep my fat arse afloat if the boat goes down... Hopefully, I can then dog paddle to shore
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Last post by Snuffy Smiff 07 Apr 2021, 18:14
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.
Post up your special materials links and well make a complete list. Ill edit them and add...
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RIVETS:
Jay-Cee Rivets online, buy a little or buy in bulk!
Jay-Cee.jpg
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EPOXY:
Basic 'water-proofing' epoxy for new wood transoms...
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Last post by DaleH 05 Jan 2021, 14:24
Boat Speed and Prop Slip calculators
by DaleH » 23 Mar 2017, 14:33
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Here are a boat speed and prop slip calculator if anyone is interested:
Theoretical Hull Speed = ( Prop Pitch X RPM ) / ( LU Gear Ratio X Constant...
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Thanks For the formula. but i don't fully understand how to use it correctly for calculations
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Last post by andrewwty 21 Dec 2020, 07:12
PHOTOS - PLEASE READ
by Jim » 21 Apr 2020, 09:17
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If you are having any issues uploading or linking photos to your posts, send them to me and I will upload them and send you back the links to add to...
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I changed the photo location. I will upload them to the TinBoats dedicated server. They will not be sitting on just any 3rd party hosting solution....
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Last post by Jim 03 May 2020, 10:11
Homemade Penetrating Fluid - the BEST you can use! DIY too
by DaleH » 18 Dec 2015, 09:45
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FYI, there's been a few posts lately about stuck bolts and such. Here's a great easy-to-mix DIY product that will be the best penetrating fluid you...
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PB blaster. But before I knew about that I used vinegar. Yes vinegar. The veterinarian I used to work for wanted to be a chemical engineer prior to...
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Last post by lovedr79 18 May 2019, 03:15
Trailer Bearing Replacement/Service Instructional Vid
by Bubba » 15 Jun 2009, 16:27
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Thought I would post this in another thread, May even be Sticky Worthy . Its about 15 minutes long, but very detailed and really helpful. This is for...
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I watched #2 video. Wow, this is a fantastic how-to for guys like me. Certainly removed the mystery.
What really caught my attention was the water...
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Last post by LDUBS 30 Oct 2018, 12:33
Maximum Outboard Horsepower Capacity (Guide and how-to)
by MeanMouth » 15 Feb 2010, 05:41
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Hopefully this guide will help you calculate the maximum amount of H.P. your boat can be insured for.
- This is to only be used as a guide.
- You can...
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Using my 2017 Lowe 1040 the calculations come out as shown if I measure the transom width as in the graphic below. The calculations either come out...
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Last post by gnappi 21 Sep 2018, 19:00
Drilling rivets 101
by Billinthedesert » 13 Jul 2018, 18:42
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I tried a search and every thread with drill or rivet in it came up. Sooo ... centerpunch the rivet head and drill through the center with a drill...
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This should be stickied.
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Last post by rootbeer 19 Jul 2018, 19:48
CAUTION - using Boiled Linseed Oil or BLO - FIRE danger!
by DaleH » 26 Oct 2016, 12:37
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See:
Be AWARE that when rags soaked w/ boiled linseed oil can start a fire due to spontaneous combustion. This ain't bull crap or an urban legend...
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Lucky you. Did a smoke detector go off, or did you just notice it?
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Last post by richg99 22 Jun 2017, 19:22
UPDATE: This could be coming to your state soon
by Keystone » 01 Sep 2014, 22:58
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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...
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Last post by LDUBS 12 May 2017, 00:00
Reviews Needed
by Jim » 03 Aug 2015, 07:04
I am looking for REAL content for the homepage, not the fluff you see on the other sites. I want these to be member generated with no agenda behind...
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Last post by Jim 03 Aug 2015, 07:04
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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Last post by Bugpac 21 Feb 2010, 22:27