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Aluminum Boat Deck Extension

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Below is a must-watch aluminum boat deck extension done by Angling Archery. This video combines a deck extension, carpet, and vinyl installed on a Crestliner 1750 Raptor. I really like the storage area that they built for baits. This particular deck extension was designed is for the Musky hunter. I can also see it come in handy for those that throw massive swimbaits.… ...Read More

Jet Jon Build

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TinBoats has some seriously talented forum members who do wonders on their boats. TinBoats member SC Designs did a Jet Jon build out of a 16/48 Track with a 145 HP jet ski motor. Insane? YES!  Awesome? YES! Never heard of the concept of the “Jet Jon”? Basically what you do is you take a tin boat and you marry it to a jet ski motor. Crazy right?  I love this… ...Read More

Jon Boat to Bass Boat

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Awesome video from youtuber FIREANT FISHING showing his completed project taking his boat from a Jon boat to a bass boat. This is worth the 8 minute watch if you are thinking of doing a project on your boat. All that boat is missing is a TinBoats decal and 36″ ruler for measuring his fish! If he was a member of our forum, I would send them to him. 😉 Check out the… ...Read More

How to build a Transom

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TinBoats member Johnny gives us another article on how to build a Transom. Many people wonder what it takes to rebuild a rotted out Transom, and here is a way to go about it. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to post a question below in the comments or reach out to the members on the forum. Thanks for the article Johnny!   Fabricating a Boat Transom … ...Read More