Recent content by idruthrbfishin

The boat is a 1998 Crestline modified vee. They used .090 aluminum. Not ideal for my application, but it has been working for me since buying the boat new in the fall of '97. It does have a little bit of flex, especially in a chop or in the rapids on my local rivers.

I'm seeing some replies, but no pics. I have a few ideas.....one was the wood between the ribs, but I was gonna attach it to the hull with 3M 5200 that stuff is dang near as good as a weld.

I run a 1648 modified vee with a 60/40 jet outboard. I have a center console, and I'm looking for ideas for a stand-up style drivers seat mount. I have an open floor plan, with 1/8" aluminum screwed down to the ribs. This will have to be a sturdy mount that will be taking a lot of abuse as I...

Yes, it's been done and they work well. Just make sure you get your intake at the correct height. You may have to add risers to your transom. Looking at your boat, your issue is going to be weight in the aft end. You may have to add pods for static flotation. With the semi vee you won't be able...

Good to know, but I'll stick to only doing it when on plane. If you're sitting low in the water chances of water coming in rather than going out are much higher.

I could be wrong, but in my experience that only works if your boat is "on plane." I'm thinking his 6hp probably doesn't get that 13' tinnie on plane with 2 people in it....

That floor looks pretty sweet!

Well said rcaircraftnut. Everyone seems to think marine grade PW is the creme de la creme, when in reality they're just wasting their money. Regular PW when well coated with epoxy is 10x better than MGPW as far as rot goes.

[i]My MinnKota 70lb Maxxum is 11 years old, still going strong. Thinking about dropping down to a 45lb troller because I generally get from Point A to Point B on the outboard now —- NJ lakes vs SC lakes. Opinions?[/i] 70# pros: 1. its 24 volts...if you figure using Ohms Law, you are only...

just looked at your picture again, yeah, mine is probably 2 feet further fwd than yours is. Otherwise, pretty much the exact same setup.

Maybe I mislead you...it is only bow heavy when on plane with my fat butt at the console :LOL2:

I was using the wrong terminology, I actually was thinking about PVC. Hey....I'm a mechanic, not a carpenter! LoL! :LOL2:

Yes! PVC is actually what I was referring to, I guess I just used the wrong terminology. I think 3/4 is a little thin though.

All I saw on FleaBay for $35 was rub rail inserts...... I need the whole 9 yards.

Well, there goes that idea! Thanks for saving me the frustration!