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Jon and V boat Conversions and Modifications
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Motors
Have a question about your motor? All motor talk and questions go here.

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Trolling motors, Fish Finders, GPS, Batteries, anything Electrical, post it here.

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Trailers
Trailer related issues and discussion goes here.

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Water Safety, Do you know what 'DROWNING' really looks like?

by DaleH » 26 Jul 2018, 12:17

FYI, there have been a few drownings in this area recently, so I was reminded of a post that I once added to my Parker boat website when I was...

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Last post by LDUBS
02 Sep 2021, 12:21
Post a Pic of your boat!

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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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Last post by topdsm0138
26 Aug 2021, 23:56
Great public link with manuals for many makes of Outboards!

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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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Last post by newyota
29 Jul 2021, 08:45
OutBoard Service Repair manuals

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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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Last post by Jim
19 Jun 2021, 08:01
Bassboy1 trailer tips article.

by ben2go » 28 Mar 2009, 00:57
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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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Last post by Snuffy Smiff
07 Apr 2021, 18:14
Propeller calculator ('Prop Wizard') by Turning Point Props

by DaleH » 07 Apr 2015, 14:57
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I like this prop wizard by Turning Point propellers as you can use your specific make/model boat or one as close to yours that you can find....
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01 Apr 2021, 10:01
everything steelflex

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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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Last post by Big-D
28 Feb 2021, 15:02
Huge INDEX to old aluminum & fiberglass boats!

by DaleH » 07 May 2020, 14:43

Wow ... what a wealth of info here!

Jim - Perhaps this should be a sticky post!

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Last post by bcpanther
08 Jan 2021, 21:10
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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Last post by DaleH
05 Jan 2021, 14:24
Primer On Old Outboards

by ben2go » 28 Mar 2009, 16:34
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Last post by ppine
29 Dec 2020, 01:23
Boat Speed and Prop Slip calculators

by DaleH » 23 Mar 2017, 14:33

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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Last post by andrewwty
21 Dec 2020, 07:12
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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Last post by jervoee
20 Oct 2020, 11:33
Post a Pic of your...trailer?

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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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Last post by Dan B.
05 Oct 2020, 19:22
PHOTOS - PLEASE READ

by Jim » 21 Apr 2020, 09:17

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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Link for Boat Modifications! Please post yours!

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V-Boats:
Murphy67's 14ft Alumacraft Semi-V
Murphy67's Alumacraft Classic Deluxe project
wmrmurphy's 1991 16' Lund Rebel Special
Thomadgs's...
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Last post by Jim
25 Aug 2019, 08:40
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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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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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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Last post by gnappi
21 Sep 2018, 19:00
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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Last post by Crazyboat
28 Dec 2017, 17:47
CAUTION - using Boiled Linseed Oil or BLO - FIRE danger!

by DaleH » 26 Oct 2016, 12:37
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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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Last post by richg99
22 Jun 2017, 19:22
UPDATE: This could be coming to your state soon

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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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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

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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Last post by Bugpac
21 Feb 2010, 22:27
Trailer Forum: New!

by Waterwings » 27 Mar 2009, 18:27

Guys, Jim has added a forum just for trailers and trailer-related questions/topics 8) =D>

Look for it as a sub-forum under the Boats forum.

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