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  1. David Atkins

    Help me choose a 22’ aluminum bay boat

    2022 later part of that year, we were going fishing when trailer gave way at axle brackets causing all kinds of damage to the trailer but thankfully not the boat. Took him about a month to get things fixed and back on the road with his fishing rig. Dealer was no help at all and just kept saying...
  2. David Atkins

    Help me choose a 22’ aluminum bay boat

    Yes, I know but after a good fishing buddy of mine had issues with his trailer and then issues getting it fixed I felt the need to go in another direction, the option of buying a larger HD Trailer sounds nice but considering the total cost of the BMT Rig the trailer should have been a better one...
  3. David Atkins

    Help me choose a 22’ aluminum bay boat

    I liked the express with the lounge but didn't consider it because of the poor trailer quality that Express uses under their boats; struggled with let's build a better boat on haul it on a junk trailer to save some money; we don't care about our customers and their issues with hauling their...
  4. David Atkins

    Part Wanted Bow Eye

    As an old welder, I would want to clean it up or see it cleaned and then make the call but theoretically it can be done but the preparing of the materials is essential.
  5. David Atkins

    Help me choose a 22’ aluminum bay boat

    That was what I was actually stating that for the Avid boat in question (23 mag), we were in 12 inches of water with 250 HP Yamaha outboard, 2 men full load of rods and reels (10) and artificial lures & tackle; sorry if it wasn't clearly stated.
  6. David Atkins

    Help me choose a 22’ aluminum bay boat

    Actually yes I have been in 12 inches and less; I have also gotten out of the boat in less than 6 inches and slid it across a sand bar to get into deeper water to where flounder where holding. I think if it has been tried and many times done fishing I would be guilty of it. I was raised on the...
  7. David Atkins

    Wiring two screens? Do both need to have separate electrical wire straight to the terminals?

    not sure how your is wired but in the past when I worked in Wahoo as Production Mgr. I used to use the original wire and add new wires to it and pull them through to the location, I also added another pull string for added convenience if there was ever another need!
  8. David Atkins

    Help me choose a 22’ aluminum bay boat

    I didn't feel like the front deck of Avid 23 mag was too narrow, but I'm not holding a dance up there either, had my wife and I on it and it seemed like we had enough room to cast and fish together without bumping into each other!
  9. David Atkins

    Help me choose a 22’ aluminum bay boat

    I did a lot of research on just this same type of boat; found the Avid 23 mag. fit my book of needs. SPECS Length 22' 7" Beam 101" Transom Height 25" Max Horsepower 250 HP Side Height 27" Bottom Width 69" Approximate Draft 12" Aluminum - 5052 Marine Grade Alloy 0.125 Deadrise @ Transom 13°...
  10. David Atkins

    Funnies

    Nope it is on backwards! Too funny!
  11. David Atkins

    Adding a zinc anode to a tin boat for saltwater use

    Yep, I know all about the zebra muscles here in VA.; I used to work for VADEQ and heard all about them from our Biologists; I was washing boat long before I worked for DEQ, just something my Dad and I did to keep our pond fishing cleaner and uncontaminated.
  12. David Atkins

    Adding a zinc anode to a tin boat for saltwater use

    I like that, here in Virginia the age old deal was put your boat in, fish, pull your boat out and go home; people looked at me like I was crazy when I pulled my boat out took it over to the side and power washed the boat, motor and trailer!
  13. David Atkins

    Adding a zinc anode to a tin boat for saltwater use

    Especially if the boat is washed / cleaned after being in salt water; I have used my tin in any water but always rinse it off after any use, trying no to offer any environmental contamination or cross contaminate when I fish different waters!
  14. David Atkins

    Restoration 1959 Aluma Craft FD

    I agree, that is a great looking boat and you did a fantastic job with the restoration!
  15. David Atkins

    Censorship

    it is locked and can not be seen!
  16. David Atkins

    Censorship

    dcbz, well if you got to have something to fall back on but why have 5.2 like insanefishman said?
  17. David Atkins

    Censorship

    well said airshot and I agree with you 100%; when canoe asked me for support and I funded as requested then I became a part of this site, if I had known then what I know now then I would not have funded the website. They asked for money but want to hold this type of unprofessional antics and...
  18. David Atkins

    Censorship

    agreed, we are all wondering and supposing at this point!
  19. David Atkins

    Censorship

    dcbz, 6.3 is so vaguely written that it could be misunderstood, misused or abused. I do not think there was any intent from anyone for political reasons or to cause harm to anyone using this site. was it the best choice, no! but to cause this much of an issue is beyond belief. As for your...
  20. David Atkins

    Censorship

    Well, that's an opinion I do not agree with, as far as I am concerned it is a form of censorship that should not have happened, there are other ways to sort things out rather than taking action and locking a thread, especially since it did not violate the posted rules but I am just a member here...
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