Recent content by Busbey

guys, im really getting sick of this side storage idea. wanting other options. possibly may be getting a 50hp with a side consule pretty soon and thinking of taking the side storage out and putting something in the back but i have no idea what.

Funny you should suggest putting something over the side tray. I have left so many things in there, not a bag of worms, but sunglasses, rigged worms with hook and anything around that weight.. All stays fine. I move the bags of worms out of course, but always trust everything to stay in there...

Hey buddy, hope this helps.. Skim through my old boat build.. Same dang boat! https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20339

New to me, loving it so far but need to work out some more storage. The side compartments open and are pretty decent for tossing things in for the day but i have them stuffed with plastic flip boxes for tackle, spools of line, loose stuff i randomly through in there, etc. Just a **** mess! The...

where else do you go? you in South or North Lakeland? I'm 5 min from the pit.

grabbed some minnows and crickets yesterday with the kids and wife.. was too busy at the chain to get anything done and was too hot for the bite.. hope to bring them out to the pit, off the main lake at Banana and see what happens. it is my understanding that with a bunch of Tilapia around...

Lakeland here, looking for other folks in the area to post reports. Banana Lake in South Lakeland seems to be over populated with Tilapia everywhere i go. I see large (MASSIVE) schools on the ol fish finder and cant seem to actually catch one to see what it is, though i know of many guys who...

I believe you guys are right about the Gas Assist. Someone at the ramp yesterday suggested that it was it was. Was too late for pics when i got out, but i believe for the cost, i will upgrade the motor all together vs buying this kit. Sounded like a done deal for the $200 though.. Too bad :(...

While i want to agree with you on NOT holding the motor up under WOT, ... it does. but am i pressing my luck by doing it? Ive ran it for a solid 20 min and never moved so i would think it works that way. i will be sure to take pictures and this way we all know what im working with. Ya, the sub...

https://www.panthermarineproducts.com/trim-and-tilt seems the ""Trim and Tilt - Model 40 Weekender Series"" would be sufficient for me and runs $179. Still though, i am curious of any DIY methods..

gotcha.. I was hoping something like this is all i needed...

Just purchased a new boat, 1989 Grumman with a 4 stroke 30hp Merc. It has the hydraulic pump that is adjusted (down only obviously) by a small lever. of course, when i need it back up, i have to lift it manually. The question is, couldn't i somehow add an electrical something to push it back...

Thanks guys, ya i am going to be pretty happy with it! and of course, that was the "asking" price ;) ;)

Thats a nice boat for sure! I have made up my mind on the below, picking it up tonight or tomorrow morning! I see a (cough cough) sick day coming.. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1677493769001988?surface=product_details

i like this one a lot but not sure about it not having a motor.. thats going to cost me a pretty penny...