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  1. vanbc

    Shift lever

    I ended up breaking the R/N/F nob on my Merc. I tried to order a new one but its made for a motor with a square pin. And mine is round. I ham having a very hard time finding parts for my motor, does anyone know where i can get older parts? I think its a 72' merc 9.8 110
  2. vanbc

    Trailer suspension

    I have a u built trailer for a 12' boat. it has leaf springs but i find it is very bouncy. i have lwered the tire psi. it helped a but but not much. What can i do to solve this? thanks dave
  3. vanbc

    Battery size and cranking amps

    What I plan on running it a Humming bird 570DI, a few LED lights and a bilge pump. What battey should i get without adding alot of weight and size. I dont fish that often and I am always neer power to charge it. any help would be great Thanks
  4. vanbc

    I came across this video today, I think its Bill Dance

    https://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81454028/
  5. vanbc

    Sturgeon fishing

    Caught this 4.5' 50lb sturgeon yesterday off the bank of the fraser river. It was an easy fight till she realised that she was hooked, then it was on. 20 min later.
  6. vanbc

    Boat pedestal seat mounts

    Can anyone recomend any type of pedestal seat mounts. ( base, post, and seat mount) I will need 3 and I dont want to spend more than $60 each. They need to be sturdy, wont rust (for a while) and can be removable. around 10"-12" tall I have been looking at this set but im not sure if its going...
  7. vanbc

    Help !!!!! I need rivet help

    I have had to drill out the rivets that are holding the support beam for the transom. It goes from the floor to the transom. I have found and bought solid aluminum rivets to replace these but it looks like i need a power rivet gun to make these properly seat and not leak. Using 2 hammers does...
  8. vanbc

    Hummingbird 570DI

    Anyone ever bought this unit ? any reviews ?
  9. vanbc

    Rivets

    im re-doing the transom and i had to drill out the suport beam. I have the new wood transom ready to go in but all i need are some rivets. These do need to be water tight so what kind of rivets should i use. I found these but im not sure if they will work...
  10. vanbc

    What kind of battery to use?

    JUst wondering what type of batter i should use for my boat. I plan on running a Hummingbird PIRANHA MAX 180 and a few LED lights. I do go out in the bush for a few days with no power so i need one to last a few days. Any ideas ?
  11. vanbc

    el Pescador 12' build.

    And with only a month till fishing season starts Im in a rush to start my boat build. Let me tell you abit about me... screw that nobody cares about me just my boat :lol: I think im going to name it el Pescador !!! or is that dumb? 1960 ish Lowe 12' Alum boat 1984 Merc 9.8 OB This is what it...
  12. vanbc

    Securing the deck to the frame and carpet ideas

    Just wanted some ideas on how some of you secred the plywood deck to your frame ? Im in the process of doing the frame work for my 12'. Most of the work seems kinda easy but im having a hard time with this part. Once my plywood is all done and carpeted i want to be able to take it off if ever...
  13. vanbc

    sonar

    Im going to be buying a hummingbird fish finder soon and was wondering what else i will need. I do plan on adding some LED lights and some switches. What kind of battery do i get ? What are good marine switches to get.? any fuses? Do i need anything else
  14. vanbc

    12' mods

    Hello everyone. This is my first time posting on this site. Sofar i have found it very informative. I have a 12' aluminum boat with a 9.8 hp merc. I do alot of trolling for trout. anyways i want to modify my boat by putting a deck on. I was thinking of putting a small platform in the rear...
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