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I just got a new pontoon boat and put a 48v electric Parsun motor on it. I wired up the rest of my 12 v stuff to one of the batteries in the series. It all works fine, but my HB 798 c si isn't working right. It has all kinds of interference. If I turn off the 48 v it works just fine. But if...

I'm thinking about building some aluminum storage boxes for my current build. I don't have a lot of experience with aluminum. can I cut .063 sheet with a circular saw? If not what do you recommend?

I just starting my mini pontoon build and I was wondering what anyone has used for decking alternatives to plywood. I wanted to go with aluminum planks, but can't find them within 400 miles of me. They are expensive enough not to want to pay another couple hundred for shipping. This boat will...

Well it's build #3. Here's my blank slate to start with 2-24' pontoons 18" in diameter. Found on Craigslist..a little beat up but it's really hard to find used pontoons....or even a trashed old pontoon boat. I plan to cut them in 1/2 and build two similar boats out of it. I figured I can...

I'm just starting my next project, a mini pontoon boat. I'm looking for some advice on the support structure. I'm thinking the overall width will be 8 ft....so about 6 foot span between the supports. I was thinking about using square tube or channel for the crossmember frame but I'm open to...

Wondering if any of you have any pictures of fish cribs you have built. Our lake association will be building some over the next couple week and I'm looking for some ideas on direction. In the past we just banded 3 pallets together and sank them with concrete blocks but looking for some other...

I'm looking to work on another tin project this winter a small personal pontoon for 3-4 people for my electric only lake. and I'm trying to find a place where I can buy some pontoon tubes. I've scoured the internet but come up blank trying to find a source to simply buy a pair of 12-14'...

Can I use this speaker wire to run things like bilge pump, livewell pump, navigation lights? It seams pretty thick but it is really flexible.

Need 1 of these: To go here: Anybody know where I can find one? I guess I should have been more careful removing them.

I was a at a customer this week....a school district and the IT director was telling a story about she was teaching her 70 year old mother how to use a computer. She said her mother sent her an email, then caller her to apologize.......She said "I'm sorry I wanted to send you that email in...

OK So I messed with this for over an hour today and I'm stuck. I wanted to pull out the rotten wood from the console and simply mount the steering column to the aluminum of the console. I was able to get the wood out, but it had rusted the bolts and I cant get the bolts back on. the simply...

I'm working on my build and had to remove some rivets replace to the transom. I have never installed a solid rivet before, just pop rivets. I'm questioning whether I should try to find some solid rivets(haven't been able to find any locally) and use those or just use some stainless machine...

Well, this site gave me the sickness :LOL2: . Considering I finished my winter project boat in early November, I decided I had so much fun doing it I'd take on another project to keep me occupied for the cold Wisconsin Winter, and try to sell it in the spring. This one will be a bit more...

Not sure if any of you have seen this but I thought I'd share it anyway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO4cw565V98&fmt=18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO4cw565V98&fmt=18

I am getting ready to carpet the deck of my boat. Having never done this before, I'm looking for advice on how to do it right. I will be carpeting the entire length of the boat including the front and rear aluminum decks. What I'm wondering is if I should: 1.Pull the wood deck out first...

I'm wondering what type of hinges you guys use for the door compartment on the deck. My doors will be wood connecting to my wood deck with doors and deck carpeted. Supported with aluminum braces. Do I need stainless or aluminum hinges??? Searching my local hardware stores all i can find are...

I found this forum about a month ago and was immediately bitten by the Tin Boat Bug!!! Having never done anything like this in the past, I'm hoping I haven't gotten in over my head. My goal is to complete this through a long Wisconsin winter, and be done for Spring Walleye fishing. The main...