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What do you guys recommend to power a 40 lb. thrust motor on my kayak ? I currently use a group 24 battery, and I want something lighter weight. Thanks.

I'm looking at a 1982, 1448 Lowe Big Jon on Craigslist, and the ad says there are a few leaking rivets. Generally, is this a minor thing, an easy repair ? It's about an hour away from me, and I'm wondering if it's worth the drive to look at it. Do you suggest putting the boat in the water...

I plan to mount 2X4's lying flat on the top of my trailer frame, and then mount bunk sliks on top of that. I was going to bolt treated lumber to my galvanized trailer frame, but was told the treated lumber would make the galv. trailer frame rust. The 2x4's will lay flat on top of trailer frame...

Is it OK to use galvanized bolts with treated lumber? Or is stainless steel a must? Thanks.

I need to replace my keel roller, and was wondering where the best spot would be to install it. I have a 16' flat bottom jon boat with 4.5' bunks, and a carpeted 2X4 near the front(perpendicular to trailer frame) that the boat sits on. Is it best to put it about 1/2 way between the 2X4 and rear...

If so, how well do they work? How have they held up? I'm thinking of using them instead of Ultimate bunk boards, and mounting them right on top of treated 2X4's. Good idea?

The bottom of my boat currently sits 4.5" above the top of trailer frame. Does this height seem normal to you guys? I would like to get the boat to sit lower if possible. I am thinking of buying the Ultimate bunk boards for my trailer, and was wondering if I could lay them flat and bolt them...

Are there any "PVC type" products that can be used on bunks with a riveted hull? Would roller bunks be just as good? Thanks.

I want to elevate my Garmin 150 depthfinder if possible. Is there a Ram mount or something else that will fit my Garmin 150? If so, what specific mount would I need? The mounting bracket has 3 holes. Thanks.

I always remove my depthfinder because my boat sits outside, and I'm wondering if I would be better off with a portable depthfinder? I recently bought the Garmin 150, and am considering returning it. What would you do? Thanks.

The problem is it's not a regular bow mount trolling motor. It's a transom model that I reversed the head on, and mounted it on the bow of my flat jon. When I'm done fishing, I have to raise the motor all the way, lay it down, and strap it down. It's there any way to make this work and be able...

My Garmin 150's instructions say to mount the transducer 3/8" below the bottom of transom. I assume they mean the very bottom of transducer, correct? How accurate does the 3/8" need to be? Thanks.

I know a depthfinder's power cable and transducer cable cannot be run close to each other, but I have a couple questions. 1) If they run parallel to each other on my front deck, how far apart do they need to be? 2) Trolling motor wires and a depthfinder power cable can be run together...

Specifically, using an old trolling motor to mount it to? I don't know what to use or want size to make it. A pic would be great. My boat is a 16' flat jon, with a 48" wide floor. Thanks.

Since I sold my outboard motor, my boat has been spinning too much while drifting. I now fish in the bow, along with my trolling motor and battery. Would a stationary rudder or something in the rear help? If so, how can I make one? My boat is a 1648 flat jon. Thanks.

Lowrance X4 - 240 X 160, $79 Garmin Echo 100 - 240 X 160, $79 Humminbird 165 - 240 X 160, $89 Thanks.

What's a good marine paint that is reasonably priced, and where can I buy it? I want to paint the MDO plywood floor in my boat, and keep it exposed. Thanks.

Does anyone have a painted plywood floor in your boat? What type of paint did you use? How has it help up? Is it too hot to step on in the summer? Thanks.

I'm thinking of selling my outboard motor, but don't know what's a fair asking price. It's a 1990 Johnson, 25 HP, manual start, short shaft, good condition. Thanks.