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1986 Bassattacker tx17, 35 hp two stroke w/tilt, new floor and transom, hummingbird depth finder w/speed (older), garmin color chart plotter/depth 7” w/lake maps. New transom and main deck, 55 lb bow troller, new adjustable pedastel seat, all seats new. Trailer has guide ons and slides. The...

I used marine ply and jamestown epoxy

Almost done rehabbing this 12’ boat, transom plate has the serial number as “ m 6712” I get the feeling this may be the year and hull size, anyone know? Need to advertise for sale soon, thanks.

I suppose I could stuff a piece of engineered wood in there, maybe I’ll try rivets.

Arkansas Traveler did some with a fiberglass cap in the 50’s

I did one inside the hull with a hot glue gun that worked, just make sure to start with a big pile of hot glue and press any bubbles out.

Does anyone know of a source for this type of bench seat bracket? I was cleaning this up with a wire wheel on the drill and I dropped it, it closed up some so I opened it back up, looks like it may not hold long term. Came off a ‘67’ 12 crestliner in the process of refurb.

Got side tracked working on the outboard, the screws go into a tubular cap rail, so I don’t have access to put nut on the back. I will have to try the next size up I guess.

So, I’m in the process of restoring a 67 12’ crestliner utility and a johnson 3hp of the same year. Does anyone have an easy but reliable fix for some loose screws on the bow and corner braces?

Has anyone had experience with the 13’ Nimrod made by Grumman? Flat bottom 13’ rowboat, looking for something that can hold two and fish, smaller to larger medium size lake capable. There seems to be some of these available in my area. Currently restoring a 67 crestliner, trailer, and 3hp...

Hey all, Recently joined, been thinking of getting an old tin boat to fix up and fish from. Currently fixing up a sears gamefisher trailer that didn’t get used much, then on from there. Probably will look for a 14’ boat, will be mostly solo but occasionally two. I in south central CT...