Recent content by BoatDawg4120

Been some time since I last posted. Boat has gone back into rebuild and modification status within the last few weeks. Rewiring and replumbing. Also adding some much needed accessories. Marine radio new bilge and the old bulge pump will be used as a back up I have a new switch panel and...

I think Top would also keep the Carpet intact around the hole better. I think after some where and use the carpet will start to fray and peel back at the hole. Also would be structurally better as the weight is pushing down and the Plate helps the entire area absorb the weight where as right...

Ive taken the boat out a couple of times now. My only issue no is that there is now too much weight at the back of the boat. If I am by myself or just have me and my daughter on the boat it jumps up and planes out very quickly but as soon as I add another adult to the weight it doesnt want to...

Woot Woot. Thank you Thank you.

Depends on your state and how their laws work. Im in FL and my jon boat I had previously was given to me by a buddy who had the boat for over 10 years. He never had the title so I had to take in a bill of sale and a letter signed by him stating they never registered the vessel as it was used...

Welcome! Sounds like you have a pretty good idea what you want. Cant wait to see pics.

24:1 is probably about right. I know on my old 1955 Rude I had it was originally 16:1 but with the development of TCWIII they released a publication to switch to 24:1 unless you were still using 30w as your primary 2-stroke oil. I always mixed mine a little heavy on the oil still just for the...

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Be careful what types of sprays you are using to test fire any engine. Especially a 2-stroke. Most starting fluids and cleaners are not oil based and therefore can cause cylinder wall and ring scoring due to insufficient lubrication. Even just a quick test fire can cause issues. Best thing...

The wait is killing me. I want to get on the water so bad. Im off tomorrow but gotta family day planned at the Disney parks. Will be a good day for charging my trolling motor batteries back up tho. I have relocated the batteries to the rear of the boat. The boat runs 1000 times better...

Well. Here she is guys. All the decking is complete on my build. Very happy with it. Can't wait to get on the water. I have a few more braces to secure but all in all she's done. Looks awesome. I only have two pics but will get more monday when I'm actually near it during daylight...

Great job on the boat!!!. And you gave me another idea for mine. I love the nylon strap handle idea for you hatch. I have 5 hatches that I added to my boat, 3 front and 2 rear when I put my decks in and have been going back and forth about the handles I wanted to use but seeing the nylon...

Thanks guys. I don't mind gluing. I've done enough to make it a quick painless task for me now. I wasn't able to get a good pic with the hatches in place before it got dark. I'll get some tomorrow after work. Gotta put the rear section of decking on still but ran out of carpet glue. Wife is...

Quick update photo of this mornings progress. Been at it since 9 so the last 2.5 hours has been spent checking measurements two or three times then cutting hatches and gluing and wrapping the carpet.

Pics as promised. The deck is extremely solid. I surprised myself with how well the job has turned out and how fast it's going together.