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I think a transom saver is a good idea, even for my 20HP Merc. My Merc weighs about 125 pounds. I think the real value in that transom...
Aug 12, 2024
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How many of you enjoy a "Beater Boat?"
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Not worrying about some scratches or dings is great. As long as it floats, and is in good mechanical shape (everything works like it...
Aug 11, 2024
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Looking to upgrade
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I have an old 16-foot Lowe Lunker II. Open boat with no benches to step over. Rated for only 50 hp, but the hull weighs less than 600...
Aug 11, 2024
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Yep....as already stated, what your gonna do with it means everything ! I downgraded after retiring as I fish mostly by myself with an...
Aug 11, 2024
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115/90 Mercury
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I hope their boats are better than their web site.
Aug 10, 2024
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Where do most people go to sell a used aluminum boat these days?
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Taking a slight detour from the topic. I am sure Snap-on makes terrific tools and storage cabinets. I don't care what logo is on the...
Aug 8, 2024
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OldSailor85
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Where do most people go to sell a used aluminum boat these days?
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A nice 14-footer w/9.9 and trailer around here (NE Ohio) is $2500 and up. Condition means more than age. I have two buddies with...
Aug 8, 2024
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Not a match made in heaven!
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Just my 2 cents. I just finished "overhauling" a trailer that's technically too small for my boat. Weight capacity is not an issue...
Aug 6, 2024
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Can you move the winch post forward on the tongue to get the boat further on the trailer, I would also install longer bunk boards that...
Aug 6, 2024
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X2 -- Flipping the bunks to the flat side will lower the boat a little bit, making things a little easier. I would keep a lookout for...
Aug 6, 2024
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OldSailor85
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Lund Factory Paint for Inside Hull
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Zolatone makes that trunk spatter paint in a lot of colors. I used it many years ago on the inside of an old Glaspar. It hides a lot...
Aug 4, 2024
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OldSailor85
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Lund Factory Paint for Inside Hull
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Some automotive "spatter paint" or trunk paint may give you a reasonable facsimile of that finish.
Aug 4, 2024
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I hear ya, my EFI vehicle runs great, very few issues over the years....but, when the EFI system took a crap, it cost me over 400 bucks...
Jul 29, 2024
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Traveling with boat in tow
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I pulled into a rest stop one day on my way to TN and there was a guy in the parking lot with several state police around looking at his...
Jul 28, 2024
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I have stayed at motels many times while towing my boat. My bow mount trolling motor is bolted on, my transom trolling motor as well as...
Jul 28, 2024
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