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    great Tohatsu price online, worth it ?

    I will soon be in the market for a new 9.8-9.9 motor and found this deal online, tohatsu 9.8 for just $1,889.99. thats supposed to be a 2012 model, free shipping, and no sales tax. somewhere on the site I read that all you do upon arrival is add motor oil and its ready to roll. I read that these...
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    new 2.5 hp yamaha

    alright, got the video loaded. also added a few comments on segments in video to look for.
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    new 2.5 hp yamaha

    I bought a new 2.5 hp four stroke yamaha a couple of weeks ago and tested it this past weekend on my 14 ft indian river canoes outdoorsman. I was extremely pleased with the motor and canoe. I tried to make sure I following the break schedule, first hour no more then 1/2 throttle, second hour no...
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    idea to weigh down bow of canoe ?

    I just bought a nice new 2.5 yamaha for my nice new 14ft square back canoe, and was wondering if you guys have any suggestions for adding temporary weight to keep the bow down.
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    which small motor should I choose ?

    Thanks again for all the great info everyone. After not being thrilled with the way the side saddle motor mount handled, i bought an Indian River Canoes - Outdoorsman square stern canoe. After springing for the new canoe, I thought I was out of the running for a new, small motor and thought I...
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    which small motor should I choose ?

    thanks for all the input everyone, I appreciate it. As of now I think I will go with the Yamaha 2.5 over other motors, bigger motors, and used boat/motor for price of new motor .... - Yamaha comes with aluminum prop - I want something new after two bad motor run ins - it should work fine with...
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    anyone ever used a small outboard on a canoe ?

    after trying a 30lb thrust trolling motor on my canoe, Ive almost decided to move on to a small outboard. to me it almost seems like the prop would be a bit lower from the canoe, then on a jon boat. am I incorrect on this? I dont think these little 2-2.5 hp outboards have a feature where the...
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    which small motor should I choose ?

    Im looking for a new 2 - 2.5 motor for our canoe and would like some help deciding. so far Ive found .... 2 hp honda $910 27lbs , (2010 or 2011 model) 2.5 hp yamaha $805 37lbs , (2011 model) 2.5 hp mercury $864 38lbs , (2010 or 2011 model) 2.5 hp suzuki $785 30lbs , (2010 model) 2.5 hp...
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    adding trolling motor to canoe. what can I expect ?

    awesome Capt Ahab. thank you very much !! :D
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    adding trolling motor to canoe. what can I expect ?

    tried out the trolling motor powered saranac 146 in a salt water creek today. the conditions were less than perfect, kind of windy, local weather stated 10-12 mph wind. in the video below, the first half is at full power thrust (level 5), then at 49 seconds I lower to level 4. turning around...
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    adding trolling motor to canoe. what can I expect ?

    Just ordered an MK endura c2 30lb thrust for our old town saranac 14.5 foot canoe. I plan to get the everstart maxx-29 deep cycle battery from Wally world. The battery has 845 cranking amps, and 125 amp hours @ 1 amp. I believe that on a full charge the 125 amp hours @ 1 amp will give me approx...
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    boat damaged in accident

    good news with a happy ending. I got a check today from the other party's insurance company, over $2200. within about $100 of what I had in it. took a few weeks but Im very pleased. the insurance company did not tell me if they would be picking up all the damaged items. guess its up to me to...
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    boat damaged in accident

    thanks for all the great input guys =D> Im in Florida and I have legal representation. I have receipts, bill of sale, and online proof of purchase (amazon) showing that I have spent over $2,100 on the boat, motor, trailer, parts, hardware, etc. I am missing receipts for about $200 worth for...
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    boat damaged in accident

    yesterday I was involved in an accident. a guy ran a red light and slammed into my truck, boat & trailer. the officer told me that the other driver was ticketed. the guy had insurance (according to the police report). I did not have coverage on my boat/trailer/motor. I think the other drivers...
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    Link for Boat Modifications! Please post yours!

    back4more's Lowe 1436L https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17873 back4more's Alumacraft 1232 https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=19121
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    back4more's mini tin - Alumacraft 1232 w/ 5 hp Nissan

    seats did not make it tippy. Im afraid I have horrible news :cry: . today I was involved in an accident. I was turning and a guy ran a red light and slammed into my truck and boat & trailer. at least my daughter and I were able to enjoy a fishing trip this morning before the terrible loss.
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    back4more's mini tin - Alumacraft 1232 w/ 5 hp Nissan

    thanks for the compliments guys ! bean, it'll plane jcollins, no need to cover the storage area where you see the life jackets, everything stays in there fine. that battery is just a small 12v and is only used for my fish finder. I dont have a trolling motor, thats my little 5 horse :oops...
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    back4more's mini tin - Alumacraft 1232 w/ 5 hp Nissan

    thanks gator! Brine, right on about the time with the littlin. Im taking somewhere friday or saturday. I just wish she could stand to fish for more than 10 minutes :lol: . BTW, got any extra biminis laying around? 8)
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    back4more's mini tin - Alumacraft 1232 w/ 5 hp Nissan

    here is my mini tin. 2011 Alumacraft 1232, 2011 Continental trailer, and a 2000 5 horse 4 stroke Nissan. back in February I bought the 1232 and a 40lb Minn Kota. I would put the 1232 in the back of the truck and hit the small creeks. my daughter didnt like the trolling motor speed so I gave in...
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    Post a Pic of your boat!

    I like the cooler/rod holder combo. can you post more pics of it by itself ? [-o< thanks
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