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Many months later the saga continues. I managed to clear a whole bunch off my schedule and hope to be soon back on the boat build. The trailer got a complete makeover, sanded and painted, cut/welded and wired up new trailer light brackets so now the license plate doesn't crumble when tilting it...

Well I picked up 2 spincast reels online and will put them on a set of matching rods that I have. So if the wife comes along she will be able to use them, and not the fancy open reels that she detests. If mama ain't happy, well ya know the rest. :lol: I like mama happy at all times if possible...

I know better than to question her good authority, I get my chance to wear the pants, every so often. :P Truth be told, she can out fish me any day. Part of that though, is she's all hands on the handle and like all females can feel the fishy more than I. But unlike other's she Only touches...

Insanity what was the smaller motor that you had on? I have an older 18lb as well. Was wanting some speed,but mostly power to get me around.

I see Cabela's latest offer adds a smart charger with the Minn Kota Enduramax 55 36" shaft, transom mounted trolling motor. Still has the Manufacturer $25 American Express card till 7/1/2015. So instead of the $20 store card, $50+ charger instead. $289.99, $5 shipping. Getting tough to not...

The wife told me she thinks the boat is too small, and might not go fishing with me after all. I didn't let her pick out the boat, and she's not over it, may never be. 10 ft rowboat is bigger than a kayak though. :mrgreen: After I tore it down, someone has to put it all back together before...

Checking firmware and impressed it does have the latest already loaded in, so no blank chip for me. I have a power supply so can run it indoors at my desk, in comfort and learn where everything is before boxing it back up for the install in the spring. I told the wife what it can do, she was...

Wasn't able to use the code on Electronics, but my new Lowrance came in today. Has passed it's first smoke test, and it sure is purdy. Menu's easy to scroll through, plenty of options to play with. I need to get a micro sd card so I can download the latest firmware and then load up the mapping...

Took a number of years off fishing, and started back last season. Looks like I have about 10 rods that are all about 5 1/2 feet bass casting rods, with pistol grip handles. A few I've put open face spinning reels on, upside down. A few do have spin casting reels that might have some life left...

Happy trigger finger, pulled it and ordered me a new fish finder. Should have it in about a week, delivered to the house. Cashew

Bunch of reading and videos on CHIRP and sounds likes it's a nice enhancement to 2D sonar, however I'm not convinced that I need it and the Elite 4 HD with mapping would be a great option for my needs. Going to sleep on it, and dream about the fishies and might pull the trigger on it tomorrow...

After not seeing anybody carrying this item in stock, but it's available to order. Called Gander Mountain to see if it's being discontinued, they didn't know other than all stock comes in from Lowrance for any orders, they don't keep any finders at their warehouse. Called Lowrance and...

So while snow blows across the lawn, making plans for a new Fish Finder. I'm thinking for my 10 foot rowboat, max 2 passengers going with a Lowrance Elite 4 HDI Fishfinder/Chart plotter. Gander Mountain has bundled with Lake insight Pro chip, transducer and screen cover $299.99. Not seeing...

So while snow blows across the lawn, making plans for a new trolling motor. I'm thinking for my 10 foot rowboat, max 2 passengers going with a Minn Kota Enduramax 55 36" shaft, transom mounted trolling motor. Trying to gauge sales and rebates, and get while the getting is good. :P...

Well it's official it's definitely fall almost winter weather here in Michigan. I put the boat up for the season, along with the trailer. But I kept the seat bases out, so god willing I'll get them 100% done and come spring just bolt them in. It's too cold to paint properly so I can put it all...

Sorry to hear not enough participation, but slightly relieved at what I was going to carve. Inspiration always comes through at the right moment though. Have a safe and spooky Halloween. Cashew

Last night sealed up the inside bottom seam with 3M 5200, today flipped it over and sealed the bottom outside seam. Boy lifting the bow and wheeling it outside, flip the wheels and roll the boat over and wheel back in the garage just got a whole lot easier. Especially since didn't have to ask...

The wheels on the boat go round and round. One up and one down. Here is an inside shot showing seat bases before they get tied in and covered in plywood. Was nice to see it outside and it pulled easy with the wheels, sealed up 13 holes so I could drill another 12 for the wheels. Actually...

Photos are now Finished showing rear and side view of my fold down wheels. 1.5 Inch square tubing for wheel support, HF dolly wheels with 1/2" bolts,nuts and washers. 1.5" angle for mounting to transom and plenty of holes for the pivot point and removable pin for down and up positions. 1/4"...

There is an extra digit that is on the paperwork so the HIN will be unique after all. Just didn't look like it at first. Spent some time this morning drilling and figure the angle iron might have either been hardened steel cuz it wasn't drilling for nothing. After breaking 2 bits, put the...