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It looks EXACTLY like my Sears Gamefisher. The front handle, shape and seats are the same. could be a copy or maybe a sub-contract.

I just started. I have 6-7 done so far. My dad turns them from scrap wood on his lathe. I've made fresh and saltwater lures. All floaters/top water so far. My next batch will be weighted.

I just posted a reply but for some reason it did not post. Here's the short version. $50 is probably too much for a Penn Long Beach. Penn GTI's are OK but I think they have too much plastic (including internally). I recommend an old Penn Senator 113. You can pick one up on E-Bay or...

I had a 1964 flat back Grumman canoe. It was top quality and will probably last forever.

14 feet of custom fishing fun.

Copy away. I got my ideas from copying other guys on this site. As for the stability, it's great. I have to watch my step a little standing in front of the front seat. Otherwise it's great. The three things I would do differently would be to get a smaller trolling motor (75lb thrust is a bit too...

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I put a smaller piece of plywood inside of the bench storage area, then bolted the seat through both the top and bottom wood. That sandwiched the metal from the bench and made it stronger/less flex.

In-- thanks. Great site.

95% done

95% complete. Just have to hook up the batteries and finish trimming the storage areas. I'll be fishing by Saturday.

You'll need a seat mounting plate. It's square with a pinand usually a spring sticking out of it. That bolts to your seat in the f holes you mentioned. Then you can get either a fixed mounting pole or a removable pole. The removable pole's come in various sizes. Pick the height you want...

I just retired from the AF last year. In 2002 a group invited my buddies and me on one of these in Miami. I can tell you, we really appreciated it. Thanks for setting this up and good luck. You are making a difference.

Just retired from the AF. Living in Yorktown, Virginia. This is a great site. I've learned a ton already.