Recent content by hb_hound

Not yet, once I pull the flooring and get deeper into the project, this may become the deciding factor to sell or keep going. If I get out early enough, I can still profit

800 lb aluminum and closer to 700 when gutted

Yeah, the tiller may or may not be a great idea, but I have access to a 25hp for under $100 and figured I might give it a try. This would be a v-hull deck and nothing else for large pond / small lake fishing. If that doesn't work plans may change or clean it up and sell it for something else...

1989 Spectrum 1700 The hull is in great shape, the plan is to strip the interior and deck the front and rear. Thinking about setting up a rear seat and using a tiller outboard (25hp or so) to keep cost down. The price was right - FREE so if things do not go as planed I can always sell it and...

it was following me home. At least that's what I'm telling the wife when her and the kids return from spring break.

Thanks for the replies, I'll have to give this one a try. Launching is not an issue, I was just thinking with my old knees climbing from the boat onto the trailer might not work out so well trying to load it at the end of the day.

May be a silly question, but I’m interested to hear your techniques for loading your boat on a trailer when fishing alone. I’m new to owning a jon boat and noticed when I took my boat out (1436 Alumcraft) for a test run the ramp I was using required my truck to have the rear tires almost in the...

Just picked up a 1994 14' Alumacraft to take the kids (4 & 7) fishing. After finding this site it looks like I have a new money pit :D I just sold my Jeep and enjoy modifying my toys so this site has me very excited. One of my first projects will be removing the seats and replacing existing...