Recent content by Bruce

Has anyone done this? I see the price on the commercial ones. I want to put in two, maybe only one to put the downriggers in while we fish the inland lake. Those $100 ones look nice. But what can one accomplish DIY. Would a DIY have an edge raised above the rest of the deck that could be a...

I made a wooden board that clamps onto the transom. Sealed it good with Etex, which I use for sealing up lures. Reely glad I went that method as I beached the boat last summer and was able to remove the board as not to damage the 'ducer. I notched the end of the board to sit atop the drain hole...

I have t's on the ends not elbows and this hangs up the tarp while trying to pull it on myself. I prolly have it too tall also. New tarp is on order. I'll wait til it arrives before I decide to cut the verticals shorter.

Thanks for posting the picts. About 5 years ago i made a support out of the thinner pvc tubing, before I saw it here. It's OK but i tried last year to make a beefier one out of the 1.5/2" (???) tubing. I tried to put the forward vert pipe in the pedestal hole in the front deck. It was a long...

I ordered a strip a couple of years ago and sent them back. They are BRIGHT and my gunnels looked like the one in that pict on page one. If you can 'hide' them where the light isnt in your eyes then go for it. Or order ed oned if available.

Haven't visited in awhile and came here looking for the same advice. I trailer my boat and have been using a poly tarp to cover it in all seasons. Last one I bought online was thin and cheep. I want a waterproof, 10 by 20 footer. Cant find that size local. I wont pay for a custom than I...

Just looked at this site again. It's been awhile. I have had a Naden for 6 years now, boy that time has flown by. It is a 16' Canadian Big Laker. I had used them on trips to Birch Island Lodge near Manitoulin Island in the last decade. I put a deck up front, and that has a pedestal seat. In...

I put a PowerDrive 55 on my Naden 3 years, maybe 4 years ago. Wish the MK's would deploy easier. Gotta keep the shaft slick with ArmourAll spray. Mine sits over the edge bit, but not as far as yours might. I had to add a carpeted deck for that motor. Also has room for the nav light and gps...

I have been using a Wally World deep cycle up front for the MK 55. It is going on it's fourth season, I hope it lasts. All the other toys run off the back Deka battery. It is a starting battery too. I know they make a deep cycle too. I'd like to say I will get a Deka when the Walmart peters...

It's DONE! This shows that a blonde with Ahlzheimers can do anything...well almost. Luckily, this Fulton was a simple, single-speed one. I did havve to go back and change a bolt around but the rest was simple enough. Now, onto building a none-skid walkway for the trailer. Thanks for all the...

Tried to reverse the whole thing. But the vertical 'bar' on the trailer gets in the way. Spool will rub on it severely. Next idea I came up with is moving handle to left side. Then I would tap out the shaft. Gear is on the right side of shaft, welded in place. Gear on strap spool is on...

Have been looking at the winch for a day or so. Have not tried to remove it and turn it around. It's a possibility. Those pictured in Bass Pro catalog seem to be lefty's, but that image can be reversed for their publishing needs. Thanks for the wax tip, will try that one soon.

I have sprayed the bunks with ArmourAll last summer. There is new carpet and wood on the trailer, did it last spring. Anyone ever use Bunk Enders or some kind of slick strips on the carpet? Some advertise not to use on riveted hulls. What if the sharp edges on those strips were rounded off...

Ever see one with the crank on the LEFT side? I've got a bad right shoulder and I need to do something different this year. ALMOST bought an electric MasterLock winch at WestMarine the other day, but that one was meant to be portable, not a permanent device.

Thanks for the tips. The last one looks like the right size. I know it is 6"dia and close to 2" wide. It's the hole size I need to measure for. That 600 lb rating seems enough. Will measure tomorrow. Thanks again.