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Ray Clark
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Do I really "need" a casting deck?
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If it doesn't have one I would be all about installing a lightweight floor in the bottom of the boat to keep from tripping over...
Friday at 6:34 AM
Ray Clark
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Do I really "need" a casting deck?
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Regarding a front deck on a flat-bottomed jon boat...stability could be an issue, particularly in a smaller boat. I haven't really...
Thursday at 4:16 PM
Ray Clark
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To PAINT or not to PAINT that is the question!
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As said above, it all depends on what you want. I painted the bottom of my boat this past winter. I painted the "above the...
Thursday at 9:05 AM
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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Yes, I think I'd account for the weight of the hull. My apologies for my confusing response. I'd plan for enough flotation to keep the...
Apr 29, 2024
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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A few pics of foam install so far. Started trying to cut the pieces perfectly to size. Ended up just cutting strips and packing what...
Apr 26, 2024
Ray Clark
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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Finally got some time to make some more progress on this boat. Got all my storage compartments and reinforcements built out and riveted...
Apr 26, 2024
Ray Clark
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Western W-17 Rebuild advice needed and build thread
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If it was me, I wouldn't be too concerned about how "form fitting" that foam is. I would cut it into pieces and fill the voids as best...
Apr 26, 2024
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Trailer mods and a couple of questions
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I have side bunks like the ones in your link, which by the way is a pretty darn good price. I think I paid about 3x that. I like...
Apr 25, 2024
Ray Clark
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Trailer mods and a couple of questions
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Update to follow up with results based on my modifications. I got the boat out for the first time this season; life has been busy. I...
Apr 22, 2024
Ray Clark
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Another Montana Newbie
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Drove through Western MT last summer on our way to Alaska. I have to find my way onto one of those drift boats on the Madison River!
Apr 13, 2024
Ray Clark
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Another Montana Newbie
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Welcome! Post pics; we'd like to see the project!
Apr 12, 2024
Ray Clark
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Lithium battery - worth the expense?
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I think the TM companies are making some assumptions about what their customer base will consider satisfactory performance, and so will...
Apr 11, 2024
Ray Clark
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What is a Jon Boat?
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Wayne the Boat Guy discussed the subject last month in THIS VIDEO. I don't know that there's a real answer, and it's probably...
Apr 11, 2024
Ray Clark
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New Member From Tennessee
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Welcome! Can't say that I share your enthusiasm for rowing. Around here, the wind always blows. That's how I ended up with my...
Apr 8, 2024
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Newbie from Montana
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Maybe I got it figured out. Hopefully these pics show up. So, just a few photos. Showing what I started with. Boat wasn't in...
Apr 6, 2024
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