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  1. J

    Leaf Peeping Cruise

    Good pic's. Special time with your daughter. I have been wanting to do that here in SC. Our colors are great this year.
  2. J

    Anyone tried this??

    Not sure if this will work for you but it should be much lighter...
  3. J

    Worth 250?

    I have paid more for less. Looks like a good project.
  4. J

    Push pole holders

    I would be interested in this also. I have been laying mine on the seats tied at one end.
  5. J

    1452? 1648?? etc

    My Sylvan is model 1648 and it is 48 across the bottom. There does not appear to be a standard.
  6. J

    Rod storage

    That's cool. Lot better than what I have.
  7. J

    My winter project

    That is one cool project.
  8. J

    What size gas tank do you use?

    1648 running a 30 hp Etec with a 6 gal. tank.
  9. J

    Is this a good buy?

    I would pay that if I were in the market for such a boat. Looks like a good deal. Just make sure the seller has the titles.
  10. J

    Remove rubber carpet backing from metal

    Try paint stripper.
  11. J

    how much?

    Depends on condition. Do you have any pictures?
  12. J

    War Eagle gone Fly Fishin

    No real mod's. just or fly fishing. I have a large front deck on a 1648 with nothing on it A trolling motor would be nice but just using a pole for now. Strongarm products are very well made, top quality, but their customer service wasn't the greatest 2 years ago. Took me 3 months to get my...
  13. J

    trailering with motor up or motor down?

    Most transom savers can be adjusted to what ever angle you want your outboard to ride. I believe the transom saver keeps the stress of the movement off the transom.
  14. J

    sludge in gas tank

    If you have rust in the tank use Phosphoric Acid and water to remove it. Like some others have suggested use some nuts, bolts, screws or small rocks with the acid and water and shake it to help clean it out. I have done this with motorcycle gas tanks with good success.
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    stick steer? Yay or nay

    Loved the one I had. Only down side was I didn't have an electric starter.
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