You can get a silicone liner for your whip and use that exclusively to avoid contamination that can lead to poor welds. It will also help with birds nesting. I find a spool gun is awkward and not as easy to wield in tighter spaces. If you are getting good results as is, I would just get a new...
I wasn't a fan at first. Once you watch a couple you will find he has a lot of good information he gives for free. The Tiny Boat bracket will work but it is flimsy and looks like a head ache waiting to happen. Not a fan of TBN as thier videos are nothing but one big advertisement.
Thank you! I am super happy with it. I tied the corners together and welded the caps on to make it super strong.
There is nothing wrong with yours, I think it looks great!
19" 5lbs
20.5" 5.5lbs
Both caught with live perch. They wouldn't bite on any artificial at all. I could see them under the boat while toolin' around with the trolling motor and they just wouldn't bite. The first fish was Wednesday and the second was yesterday. I was just about ready to...
I used this on my Lowe 1448 and it is one investment I don't regret. Easy to cut to size with a circular saw and instalation was a breeze. Very solid and no flex. Here's mine. Link below.
Transom Replacement
Just a little old (1979) Lowe 1448 that I built last winter. It now has a Terova instead of the Powerdrive. I also replaced the 15HP Yamaha with a 25HP Yamaha. It will do 25 mph with me and all of my gear and 22 with another person. This boat is awesome and has seen alot of fish landed!
Are there any manufacturing companies in your area? Alot of things get shipped on pallets with cardboard on the pallet and under the product. Ask and they might give it away.
OK, so here are a few pics OUTSIDE 🤣. I still need to figure the poles to let the water run off better.I will use pvc pipe to make them. I wouldn't hesitate to take it down the interstate. It is very well made and worth the price.