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    Fish finder question

    Hello, I just got a new boat and it had an old fish finder in it... hummingbird Pirhanna 1... anyway it powers on and works... only you cannot see the display, I have to shield it with both hands and look really close to see, but it is working.. however, I wouldnt be able to see it if I was...
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    Paddle/Peddle boat project???

    I have obtained a 5 seater paddle/peddle boat that is suprisingly stable... anyone ever tried turning one into a small fishing platform?? I was thinking about making it a one seat and trolling motor type of deal with a flat floor over the top.... wouldnt use it on big water just ponds and...
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    Fish Finder mounting options???

    Hello, long story short I had to sell my custom decked carpeted etc jon boat with trailer for financial reasons..... anyway I was lucky enough to find someone to give me a 14' jon boat that I plan on just putting in my truck to use until I can purchase a better one. Does anyone have any ideas...
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    Leak Help

    Well, I have a leak in my boat... the last three times I have been out I probably took on between an inch and three inches of water in the back of the boat only...( I stand in the back so most of the weight is there)..... today I filled the boat up with water to check for leaks.... and I found...
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    Adding a winch post and winch??

    I just bought a boat with a homemade trailer that did not have any type of winch post or anything at the front... has anyone made one themselves? Is it possible to make one without welding? I have been thinking about something with wood maybe?? I just dont know if it would ever be strong...
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    Need some more wiring help please!!!!

    I decided the completely redo the wiring on the trailer that I bought because it was sloppy and not working properly... anyway... here is what I have a wiring harness that is 4 pin with 4 wires running out of it.... labeled: Ground(white), Tail(Gray), Left Turn(white w/stripe), Right...
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    Trailer lights wired wrong??

    What would cause the lights on my trailer to not work unless my headlights are turned on??? Nothing works unless my lights are on... it was like this when I bought it and I could retrace everything but hopefully someone will have a solution... thanks for the help...
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    Livewell questions...??

    I am thinking about making a homemade removeable livewell for my boat and I have a few questions... First what would be the smallest possible cooler that I could use to hold 5 fish in a tournament?? Second about how much extra weight am I looking at with this livewell on the boat holding...
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    When to charge and not to charge battery????

    when should you charge your battery after fishing? will it hurt to charge it back up fully after each use, even if you dont use it for long? I just dont want to mess the battery up..... thanks for the help...
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    Picture request.....

    I am trying to find some pictures of boats without decks or floors that are carpeted..... I am getting ready to put the carpet in my boat and I dont have floors or decks and dont plan on putting any in due to weight concerns..... anyone got any pics or can anyone point me in the right...
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    Fish finder voltage reading???

    does anyone have any idea how accurate the voltage meter on fishfinders are??? I just want to know if I can use this as a way to keep up with charging my battery before and after trips.... I used the battery today for about 3 hours of trolling and fishfinder and it only went down to...
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    Carpeting questions....

    Hello everyone, I am putting some carpet in my boat this weekend and have a few questions..... First what process do I use to put the carpet on the aluminum? I am not building decks and just want the carpet on the floor and seats..... Second, how long should I let it dry before fishing...
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