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What’s on the Christmas list this year?

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It’s that time of year, Christmas is around the corner and some of us northern folk have put our boats away for the winter. We make it through the winter by looking at stuff online and mentally in our minds, start buying stuff for next year which starts at Christmas. What’s on your list this year, or what do you plan on buying next for your fishing and boating… ...Read More

Car in a lake

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There is something to be said about these new Fishfinders with down and side imaging and what not. People are finding all sorts of stuff, including vehicles, planes and even helping authorities with searching for dead bodies. Imagine what the future can bring. Check out this video from TinBoats member deckedoutjonboats to see what he found. I love this stuff!… ...Read More

Jon Boat to Bass Boat Conversion

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If you are looking to do a Jon boat to bass boat conversion and do not know where to begin, look no further. There is nothing more satisfying than taking an empty shell boat and making it your own custom boat. Grab a drink and park yourself in front of the screen and watch this series of videos from Decked out Jon Boats on Youtube. Make sure to subscribe to the youtube… ...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

Yanmar Dtorque 111

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Well, well, well, what do we got going on over here? Diesel Outboards? This thing is a beast and consumes less fuel. The Yanmar Dtorque 111 is the one of the worlds smallest diesel outboards. Some high level specs direct from the Yanmar site state that this is a twin cylinder 50hp diesel outboard engine with an expected lifespan of over 10,000 hours. It will deliver… ...Read More

Killer Frog Fishing Action

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BamaBass is my hero. Nothing motivates me more then to get out there on the water and take a cast after cast waiting for a topwater explosion. Take some time today and watch this video. It will put a smile on your face and make you want to take out your credit card and buy a million more topwater lures. If you have not subscribed to the BamaBass YouTube channel you are… ...Read More

Whopper Plopper Review

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This is not really a Whopper Popper Review, but it’s more of a testament that this lure is a winner. The Whopper Plopper gets two thumbs up from the TinBoats crew. I suggest you go get one or three and try them out. If you have been wanting to try topwater fishing or want to try something different, then travel the path and buy one. You will not be disappointed.… ...Read More