Recent content by DANZIG

Yes, and small glow sticks as well but I really don't care much for either. We do wrap the rod tips and down a few inches with white pipe thread tape, that works well for a Coleman lantern on the bank but wasn't doing the job on the boat. I found a couple of videos of pole lights on larger...

We were night fishing out of my buddy's 14ft Mirrocraft last year and had trouble keeping track of our rod tips resulting in missing several bites. Neither the stern light nor the little LED lantern were throwing out enough light and both were a bit blinding when casting behind the boat. Got...

I am with Dale, Simple and quick, easy to do and inexpensive. If you can't find them local there are plenty to be found on the internet. Just make sure they are all aluminum-- no steel mandrels. You could also go with solid rivets,, not too much more trouble if you have an air hammer.

I have my 10 ft-er set up for car-topping if needed. Before the accident I used lawn chairs, Nice and comfy but one day while drift fishing a small river my boat mate got snagged and I foolishly attempted to swing her back upstream to save the rig. Boat mate was not ready for that, his lawn...

Thanks for the ideas!

Was out a couple times in the 14 ft-er last season still fishing the bottom and had trouble seeing the rod ends. Missed several bites on account of it, the small LED lantern in the boat was just not getting out and up to the rod ends while the rods were in the holders. Could burn the Coleman...

That is where I am right now. I am leaning against carpet and toward a "coating" for my plywood deck. A big fan of barefoot in the boat, I am looking for something comfy and easy to clean that will not hold water so a rubberized coating seems to be the cost effective way to go. But, which...

I would use stainless steel bolts and nuts and 3m 5200. And remember not to use treated wood.

A bit on Delrin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyoxymethylene

Aint nothing wrong with that, I like it!

Aluminum will oxidize a bit after a while, but not really rust like you are thinking, more like dull a bit. A very mild acid wash(wheel cleaner, vinegar) will straighten it right up.

None at all, but you may find it difficult to get all the paint off so it looks right.

Thanks, I think I may go that way. I have worked out a mounting that consists of a galvanized floor flange, 3" pipe, and cap that will be mounted under the (wooden) bench. My seats have a pole and spring under them so I will use a large washer on the top side of the bench so the spring does not...

Matt, I am the same DANZIG from the Catfish1 Board. I guess I should have been more clear. No deck on this one. Just going for a bit of dress up, Paint, SS bolts, new wood, seats with a back, maybe some electrics. The seats will be mounted to the benches. GatorTom, Looking at roughly 4ft...

Howdy folks, New here and have a question for you V-bow guys. 12 ft, 60's(?), Starcraft V-bow I am to the point of deciding on mounting seats. Down low with those swivel mounts, or a bit higher on pedestal mounts? Eyeballing the P mounts, it seemed I would sitting pretty high, 5 or so inches...