Recent content by Fishstickman

I've never done it, but that was what I was thinking. I need some new metal and a welder to do it. Thanks for your opinion.

Looking to buy this boat, but there's a little hickey on the bow. It's not a great picture, but there is actually a hole through the hull right under the gunwale by the bow eye. How would you go about repairing this one? Take it to an aluminum shop and have them patch it? Thanks

Thanks, ictl. Considering it has a trailer in pretty good shape, I was thinking about $650-$750. Am I crazy?

Folks, I have a shot at getting a 2005 PolarKraft J1468 in what appears to be pretty good shape. Sounds like it might need a minor weld repair in the transom (if there is such a thing), but otherwise looks to be in good shape. Anyone have any experience with these boats? Any feel for what...

You're the man. That's the info I need. Thanks to everyone for the advice. Now I just need to get the boat and get my measurements... Fingers crossed that I can get the boat.

I'm going to show my noobie here some, but can anyone tell me how to tell if a motor will fit a particular boat? Is there some ratio of ransom height to shaft length that I should shoot for? Maybe a measurement of how far the prop hub should be below the bottom of the boat? Again, thanks for...

Anyone know what a manual jack plate would cost?

Folks, I'm looking at buying a 14' Polar Kraft flat bottom that doesn't have a motor on it. I have a chance to get a 25 hp Mercury to go on it, but I think it's a long shaft motor. I've never had to fit a motor to a jon boat before, so I thought I'd ask the experts. Would a long shaft work or...