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Keeping an aluminum boat in a wet slip
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I'm with airshot on this one. Since this is only a seasonal arrangement, I would not paint bottom. I would haul and clean bottom as...
Jan 18, 2025
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Use a good coat of wax and pull once or twice a month and clean it off. If you insist on coating the bottom, read the instructions on...
Jan 18, 2025
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Oh yeah, great for that also.
Dec 29, 2024
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I don’t really need the guide posts for retrieving boat, it’s for backing up the empty trailer. I can’t see the trailer at all in rear...
Dec 29, 2024
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Transducer Pad Installed!
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After much analysis/paralysis, I went ahead an installed my transducer pad. Materials: HDPE (1" thick) cut to size. SS hardware #10...
Dec 27, 2024
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Mounting HDPE...through bolt with sealant
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What you have looks fine, as close to the livewell pickup as possible. Two screws should be fine for that one. I gave you my choices...
Dec 27, 2024
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What are the thoughts on the size I have shown based on the cardboard template shown in pics? It is approx. 5" wide by 6"-9" tall by 1"...
Dec 25, 2024
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I have done this on every fishing boat I've ever owned. I think it's a very good idea. I use either (2)1/4" bolts or four, depending...
Dec 25, 2024
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If it were me.........I would add a bigfer, longer block just in case any future add-ons might be needed. One never knows what the...
Dec 25, 2024
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Just expressing an opinion, if it were me....I would put as large a piece as I could make fit as a just in case....been there, done...
Dec 25, 2024
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I wouldn’t trust glue on hpde at all. In industrial applications, it’s always heat welded. Through bolting should work well, but seal...
Dec 25, 2024
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Merry Christmas everyone!
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Merry Christmas! May you enjoy this holiday season with family, friends, and loved ones.
Dec 25, 2024
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Merry Christmas everyone!
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Merry Christmas! May you enjoy this holiday season with family, friends, and loved ones.
Dec 25, 2024
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when you say, "bigger," what does bigger mean....taller, wider, ? It is 1" thick which is plenty for this application. I do not have...
Dec 24, 2024
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Mounting HDPE...through bolt with sealant
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I am preparing to install my new Lowrance HDS PRO 10 with 3 in 1 HD Active Imaging transducer. I have mounted HDPE blocks on the...
Dec 24, 2024
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