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    Trailer tongue hinge question

    I have a 1542 Alweld Jon boat with a steel trailer. The length of the tongue has always been an issue, so I added a swing away joint (Fulton). I added 5-feet to the tongue and now it seems about perfect. I have seen some videos where they recommend running the safety chain back to the original...
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    Boat rating sticker?

    The boat I bought used is an Alweld 1542. It's a 1996 model. It has a "Coastguard approved" sticker but there is no sticker for maximum horsepower rating, occupancy, or weight limits. I thought about contacting Alweld but there is no way to contact them through their website and their Facebook...
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    Finally done upgrading for now.

    The boat is a new to me 1996 1542 Alweld. I bought it used but in great condition. The previous owner made the floors. I added the foam, electronics, trolling motor, rod mounts, seats, etc. I'm pretty happy! This is a ton more room than my plastic SunDolphin had! My only issue for now is the...
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    Trailer fenders questions

    I recently have been fixing up a Jon boat I bought used. I noticed today the fenders on the trailer have no backing plate. So there is an opening between the tires and the boat. Do you see that as an issue? I might could fashion something, but I'm not sure if it's needed? Also, there is not a...
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    Part For Sale ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 outboard with battery, solar charger, and bags

    I have for sale a like new ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 outboard motor with the battery. It also comes with the carrying bag and solar charger kit. The total invested here is close to $3,000. I would like to get $2,000 for a local sale (NE Texas). If shipping is involved, we can discuss the cost. I...
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    Placement of Marine Charger/Maintainer?

    I have a 15 foot Alweld that has the basic two seat configuration. Behind the rear seat is the battery on one side and the fuel tank on the other. I am debating about where to place the onboard battery charger on this boat. My first instinct is to attach it to the back of the rear seat, or to...
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    Trailer wheels worth upsizing?

    I have an Alweld 1542 boat on a painted steel boat trailer. It has a Minn Kota foot control motor and a 15HP Mercury outboard. Add in some accessories, but generally it's a relatively light boat (compared to a bass boat). The trailer has basically new 12 inch wheels like you get from Walmart (5...
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    Minnkota Edge hole pattern?

    A couple of questions... I have a boat that the previous owner installed a mounting plate for an old (80s or 90s?) Motor Guide foot control motor. Id like to replace it with a MinnKota Edge foot control. Does anyone here know how wide the mounting holes are on an Edge? I'm hoping I can get it...
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    Filling old drill holes?

    I have an older 1960s V-hull aluminum boat. I bought it used to use on a pond. There are lots of drill holes from previously mounting things. I will be repainting soon. Is there anything I can fill these with that looks good vs just silicone?
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    Adding Railblaza tracks on an aluminum Jon with round edges?

    I have some Railblaza tracks that I had on my plastic boat that I would like to install on my new Alweld. I have lots of accessories already for it. I was thinking of adding aluminum angle along the edge and then mounting the tracks to that, but I'm not sure how that would work. Any ideas?
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    New member from east Texas

    Hello everyone! About two years ago I decided to buy a small Jon boat and ended up with a Sundolphin American 12 plastic boat. I have been very, very unhappy with that boat. It's extremely tippy and has no floor drainage. Today I picked up a used Alweld 1542 and I'm excited to get this boat out...
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