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Hi - I just acquired my first boat, a StarCraft 14, with the purchase of a trailer. Not knowing anything about boats I'm curios about...

I agree. It really depends on the environment. I live in the deep south and have seen boats covered in mildew from a waterproof tarp...

During winter, tarps are closed. On the G3, during the summer, back is open along with the bow for ventilation.

walls and ceiling is correct. they look like cooler and freezer panels they put in stores.

My boat sits in a barn when not in use, so that helps the plywood to last longer, much longer !! Another thing to do is when I get home...

I always assumed the used oil trick was more about stopping fungal and chomping pests than "waterproofing." The stuff is toxic to pests...

I agree with you on that. Canvas covers are even worse. We live in a very humid area, close to the water, and even my fiberglass boats...

I would say Coosa is the way to go, it's light weight, strong and doesn't rot!

To clarify earlier comments, I agree with this, but people have a real hard time with the up front cost of Coosa compared to exterior...

Yup. -And to clarify as well… Plywood + whatever… “I know right. If “Weight isn't an issue.” -And just like anything else, take good...

There’s another thread where guys are talking about winter and it reminds me of this story. I send it to my kid who moved from CA to...

I've been running an old 6hp evinrude on a 19633 12' montgomery ward sea king and getting right about 15mph consistently. The motor is...

Are you thinking of staying with a 2 stroke or moving up to a 4 stroke?

I'll give you firsthand numbers and opinion from back in the mid/late 70's. Me and a bunch of friends had about every motor you could...

10hp on a light weight tinnie will get an inexperienced boater in trouble quickly!! Any wake or other waves at high speed can cause a...