Recent content by thill

Well, well... I stand corrected! I have never seen it rust, probably because the epoxy encapsulates it so well, but that being said, JB Marineweld or 3M products should be better for aluminum if not using rivets and metal. Thanks for the correction, guys. I appreciate it. Sorry for...

Some Baltic Birch is produced as marine grade plywood. If that is what you ordered, it's good stuff. Ask your supplier directly. If you ordered it as a marine or exterior grade ply, it should be great to work with.

Man, I wish! Lake Anna seems to be more and more crowded every year. They actually built barricades at the state park to keep the crowds out of certain areas, like the fishing pier. It's a beautiful lake, not too huge, with lots of lodging around it. Many people come here from NJ and NY and...

I say go for it. Throw out the trash, vacuum her out and see what you have. Personally, I would pull her to the ramp and see how she floats after vacuuming her out. If she sits low in the water, that would be a red flag. If she sits where she should, I would probably skip tearing her up...

Like Mirrorcraft, I have towed a bit with vehicles that were supposedly not worthy. We had a Dodge Caravan, and I towed my Princecraft EVERYWHERE with that thing. Was great, because I could stow all the seats, and throw sleeping bags in the back, and no need for a tent. I miss that van...

That looks good. Didn't know they made 2200.

I started out launching in Spa Cove. Then moved south, and launched from Solomons, Breezy and Chesapeake Beach. I miss living that close to the Bay!

Congrats and WELCOME! You are going to like that boat. I would advise you to run it with that 15 for awhile before making any outboard decisions. You may find a favorite spot is 2 miles away, and regret slowly getting there and back with the electric. Buy a nice trolling motor instead...

JB weld is called "Liquid Steel" because it's tough, but it's epoxy based. I have used it for decades in steel, aluminum, and other materials. Have never EVER seen it corrode or anything it touches. That's an urban legend, in my opinion. I strongly favor using solid rivets to close holes...

Nice job! Congrats!

Scan similar boats on FB Marketplace to see what fair market value is. Sometimes Boat Trader has inflated prices from wishful sellers. I wouldn't base it on that or similar marketing sites.

Add an ounce of Acetone and a teaspoon of Japan Drier or any paint hardener to your pint cup of paint, and use a foam roller and very soft brushes to get in the corners. The paint will seem very watery, but will dry super-flat and pretty fast. NO SANDING NEEDED! Because it dries so fast...

I also hope your wife makes a full recovery!

Sea trial the boat before deciding. That 60 might push it well.

If your transom is pretty vertical and doesn't have much angle backwards, then it may need to be down fully. But weight distribution means a LOT in smaller boats, and can cure a lot of issues. Sunday, I fished four people in my boat, and discovered that one person needed to be up front to...