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Electrical
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Trailers
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Post a Pic of your boat!
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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!
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Last post by MaritimeMatt
03 Apr 2020, 07:23
Material Links for your conversion
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Bugpac »
30 Jan 2010, 23:31
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All links good, enough for tonight. Finish the rest later.
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Any idea where I can purchase a port side console? I want to install one on my Alumacraft to give the wife some protection from the wind on those...
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29 Mar 2020, 12:59
*****HOW MUCH FOAM DO I NEED*****
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Jim »
25 Apr 2012, 15:05
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Thanks to Brine for the Link! :beer:
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If you are using pool noodles, I suggest that you replace them with real marine grade substitute. Pool noodles break down fairly fast. Heat is the...
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03 Nov 2019, 14:08
Decking-When and when not to.
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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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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...
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Last post by eeshaw
16 Oct 2019, 10:04
Link for Boat Modifications! Please post yours!
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Jim »
14 May 2008, 09:25
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V-Boats:
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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>
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25 Aug 2019, 08:40
Homemade Penetrating Fluid - the BEST you can use! DIY too
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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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18 May 2019, 03:15
OutBoard Service Repair manuals
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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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More manuals added, help yourselves! \:D/
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27 Dec 2018, 20:32
Trailer Bearing Replacement/Service Instructional Vid
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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.
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30 Oct 2018, 12:33
Maximum Outboard Horsepower Capacity (Guide and how-to)
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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.
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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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21 Sep 2018, 19:00
Post a Pic of your...trailer?
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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.
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This was the used trailer I bought for my new boat back in 2016....
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28 Dec 2017, 17:47
everything steelflex
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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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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...
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10 Aug 2017, 14:31
CAUTION - using Boiled Linseed Oil or BLO - FIRE danger!
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DaleH »
26 Oct 2016, 12:37
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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
Boat Speed and Prop Slip calculators
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DaleH »
23 Mar 2017, 14:33
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Here are a boat speed and prop slip calculator if anyone is interested:
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Good calculator here:
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04 Jun 2017, 21:01
UPDATE: This could be coming to your state soon
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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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12 May 2017, 00:00
Propeller calculator ('Prop Wizard') by Turning Point Props
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DaleH »
07 Apr 2015, 14:57
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Tried the wizard, but it does not ask for an older year motor as mine is an 85'.
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12 Dec 2016, 19:06
Reviews Needed
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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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03 Aug 2015, 07:04
Jon boat and V boat conversions "Please read before posting"
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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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21 Feb 2010, 22:27
Trailer Forum: New!
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Waterwings »
27 Mar 2009, 18:27
Guys, Jim has added a forum just for trailers and trailer-related questions/topics 8) =D>
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Project swamp boat: Lowe rover 16
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soggybottom »
04 Mar 2020, 21:49
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So last year I bought a lake house! I’m living the dream, I can walk out my back door and go fishing. Only catch is I live on a bay that’s so choked...
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Sweet setup, nice work and great craftsmanship!
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05 Apr 2020, 10:45
Getting a 2-stroke to run cleaner?
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zuren »
04 Apr 2020, 22:30
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I'm not a hippy-treehugger, but running my newish-to-me motor in a tank at home (50 gal. trash barrel) was a little eye opening on just how dirty a...
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First off welcome to the forum.
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05 Apr 2020, 10:32
Home made mask info
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CedarRiverScooter »
02 Apr 2020, 10:49
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Today they said it is OK to wear a mask to the store. I wouldn't recommend wearing one to the bank however . . .
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I saw it mentioned about using the blue shop towels as filters.
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05 Apr 2020, 08:01
81 Bass Tracker Restoration, Rehab!
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Jinxd12 »
03 Apr 2020, 18:00
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Just picked up an 81 Bass tracker needs some TLC but that's what I was looking for.
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No, it was all plywood everything.
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05 Apr 2020, 01:11
What screw size for deck #6,#8 act..?
Screw size for new decking on tracker
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Dennis8269 »
26 Mar 2020, 14:54
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I am trying to order some new screws online for the new decking on my boat. Not sure of the size # ?
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eights or tens
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04 Apr 2020, 20:14
Mounting 2" round tachometer
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wmk0002 »
24 Feb 2020, 12:45
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I bought this 2 tachometer on ebay a couple weeks back. It is just like the standard 3 ones installed on the steering console on most any boat except...
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Perhaps a couple of brackets over the gunnel to hang it, and / or a piece of angle attached between the ribs to support it from below.
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04 Apr 2020, 16:15
1982 14' Mirrorcraft
Bench seat install..
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tucker99 »
04 Apr 2020, 09:40
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Gents,
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Looking for something to cover the bench seats. I was going to come down about 2 on the front and back of the seats. What feels good on the tush?...
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