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Posted this on the board with pictures. Ten hours on motor/hull, used trailer. Wired for trolling motor, live well, three lockable hatches, two 6 gallon under deck tanks. A second carpeted floor included. Welded hull 1648, 50/35 Tohatsu two stroke. $10,500: northwest NC...

Got the Weldbilt 1648 finished, one step at a time. Going on craigslist and here for sale with just 10 hours...knew I wanted a larger hull...haha Replaced cleats with double no-snag eyes, treated smooth marine flooring, plug in trolling motor & mount, removable casting brace, two front seat...

Thinking of building a smaller 1442 or even a 1436 boat when my 1648 jet sells. Reason is that it's hard to put-in a wider boat on my home rivers. Very rocky areas need a smaller hull to access. Would prefer a mod/vee and small jet. Welded would suit.

This is probably a stupid question...but...I put together a 1648 Weldbilt jet/jon vee and want to go bigger. It's got 10hrs on a new 50/35 Tohotsu and three built in stowage compartments/hatches. I'm asking 2K less than it cost to put together, and I'm throwing in the tanks and extras. There...

Finishing up a 1648 fly fishing jet. Going to sell or trade for a bigger prop tunnel. I run some big-rock rivers in the NC/TN mountains. The new marine plywood floor is two pieces, primed with old-timers and finished with rustoleum gray. It's tough! Using wide abrasive safety tape for traction...

Is there a very strong trolling motor for river fishing that is 12 volt? I have a brand new 24 volt system, but the batteries take up lots of storage space.

There is a Weldbilt in the barn, was considering trading "up." Wanted a bit larger hull with prop tunnel. Compared SeaArk vs Alumacraft side by side today new on the lot. Honestly, the Weldbilt is put together much better, big thick wide ribs closely set, way heavier framing than the two...

The big box store in my county doesn't have 5200. They have Locktite 3000 Marine. I only need to fill 1/2 dozen screw holes. Is the Locktite as good , and paintable?

Haven't had the 1648 jet back home a week and have two folks interested in buying it. It's set up exactly like I would build a second one except on an 1860 prop tunnel. Would have to go over an hour for Alumaweld dealer and a little less for the SeaArk. The second boat is priced lower than what...

After months of my welder/machinist being down with carpel tunnel operations...DANG!, got the 1648 back with only one finish item besides paint, that's the portable front deck knee brace that allows adjustment for length and hopefully holds you snug on the deck while casting. Only need to paint...

I wish I would have paid the extra to the shop for aluminum floors. He didn't want to do it because of labor fitting them in the 1648 jet. So used marine plywood and old-timers finish as primer, cut forms with cardboard to fit, and built in two pieces that will be able to lift out and clean, so...

I have read many times here about the combo finish for plywood. I used a high grade marine plywood to deck the floor and don't think it requires the extra ingredients other than a good+ grade exterior paint. I can get an oil base or go with Rustoleum water base. Also the plywood is A/B sides...

Joined Stripers Online over 10 years ago, good place to buy and sell rods/reels. Don't know how many members, but it's BUSY! The only problem buying a rod is if it's over 7ft or a 2 piece over that, shipping is expensive, and doubt if warranty is transferable. There are a bunch of rods for sale...

I am not a fan of the new EPA portable fuel tank caps! They seem to vent all the time either way the cap is switched. Is there a replacement cap or anywhere to purchase the old style tanks, metal or plastic?

Any members willing to help me get started planning a float trip to some of the Arkansas tailwaters? Have both drift boat and jet jon, but maybe it would be advisable to hire a guide or a boat instead of towing 1/2 way across the country. It would be a winter trip after the brown trout spawn.

This is a photo from last fall fishing in the release of a couple dams west of Knoxville. Didn't have it electronic, snapped a picture of a picture. Any members here that fish the tail races? There was quite an array of metal boats in ocean wave flows at full generation. Here's another from one...

Finishing up the floors and seats in the 1648 this week. Have hatch storage and a second about to go in, but still limited for space stowing three full size class III jackets. What are some inflatable jacket options, tough material a must. A shop told me some states require them to be worn at...

Would members direct me to posts, or post some pictures of outboard jet transom spray deflectors? Had one installed and I think it is going to need some more work. If the name isn't right, a box or plate above the jet foot to deflect spray. Thanks

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Anybody tried to boat from the ferry lane over to Bear Inlet/Sanders Creek? Used to take the 1648 tinboat to the back side and drum fish off the point. Looks to have silted in in the past few years. It's time for the big reds to move out from the rivers to the surf...