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    What Anchor?????????????

    First off 95% of my fishing is done of my bow mount, so I want an anchor that I can stow away under my hatches. That's the only reason I don't want to use a concrete block or a milk jug filled with concrete. Also since I'm in an electric motor reservoir every pound is a big deal, especially on...
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    What Anchor?????????????

    I'm definitely not rolling around with a concrete block or a milk jug filled with concrete, but I appreciate the idea. From some of the reading I've been doing a navy style anchor is best for rocky situations.
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    What Anchor?????????????

    Hey guys I have a 1542 that I use a reservoir boat and I've been thinking about getting an anchor, and I was wondering what type and weight would be best. As I said I have a 1542 Tracker thats only used in reservoirs, so I dont have any current to deal with just the wind. a friend is telling me...
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    Project reservoir rat complete!!!!!

    Thank you, its a 1542 tracker. Since I use it in electric motor only reservoirs I wanted to stay on the smaller size. It fishes two guy perfect, and thats all I wanted for the reservoirs. Since the last pic I've added 4 Scotty rod holders and some cup holders. The Hybrid Striper season should be...
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    Canoe Trailer

    Find yourself an old jetski trailer and just do a few modifications and it will work great. I did this same thing for my canoe also, its the perfect width. the only way Id use a boat trailer is if I was hauling more then 1 canoe IMHO. I looked around for some pics of my old one, but I think they...
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    Project reservoir rat complete!!!!!

    This was it when it was first purchased, I picked it up for less then $1000, the trailer and boat are 2012: Here it is after decks and paint, but before it was sealed and carpeted: And here it sit all done except for mounting the motors, Hell yea!!!
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    floor install question

    I used standard plywood and gave it 3 coats of thompsons water seal after all the pieces were cut so to make sure all edges got sealed then I glued the carpet down. the thompsons makes the water just bead right off. The only reason I didnt use Marine grade was cost and weight, also I'm going to...
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    Modify ribs to run steering cables?

    I would cut a hole then take a piece of aluminum tube that barley fits in the hole and have it welded in so the cable can slide through the tube. This way no structural integrity should be removed from the rib, which I believe just drilling a hole would do. Especially if running a gas motor in...
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    Post a Pic of your boat!

    My reservoir rig when I bought it: My reservoir rig done except motors mounted:
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