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My last boat, I did not paint, and it was awesome, but had that dull, industrial look. Some people love that, so I had no problems...

The better question may be HOW are you going to paint it? I can slap a coat on in a couple hours, but see other guys spending weeks on...

As said above, it all depends on what you want. I painted the bottom of my boat this past winter. I painted the "above the...

I agree it comes down to appearance. I decided to get an aluminum boat so I wouldn’t have to worry about dock rash or keeping it shiny...

Owned aluminum boats for 60 years, aluminum will discolor and oxidise thru natural issues. So...the bottom line is....do you care about...

That is a very good point. If you do put in a charging system, it would probably be best if you use a regular battery and save the...

Oilsmoke I appreciate your response because I currently have a supercharged 496 big block Chevy in my truck with a magneto on it and no...

I have a 50AH LiFeP04 battery in my boat. I had battery problems when on the water, and used it to start my 70 HP Johnson. I didn't...

I've used the 3/4" Coosa and am pleased with it. I think it was 26. Glassed over the top, and it holds screws well. Better than any...

These rods and reels have been tough. Those kids are hard on stuff, and no failures yet. None of the issues you mention above. Not...

I've done them with steel mandrels. Just put a smear of sealant in and over the hole, and they should be fine.

The parts were cheaper than I thought when I converted mine. I think it was something like $120 total, but that was way before covid...

This build is sweet ive been fishing with mine bare bottom im getting tired of walking on the ribs and not having storage. Your design...

I ended up redoing the sub floor frame to run more parallel to the bevel. So the deck and the floor sort of split the difference between...

Use solid rivets, if you can get to the both sides. They are inexpensive and are very strong and durable.