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thill
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loosescrew's post
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12-14ft aluminum boat on a 6x12 utility trailer
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I had a pop up trailer that I converted to a wood deck utility trailer in the 80's using 2x12 planks with low fixed sides. it was 12ft...
Today at 9:39 AM
thill
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Drivers seat ideas
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I'm with Airshot on this one. In general, a 10x10 piece will hold the bases down firmly, but you really want a piece that is big...
Yesterday at 9:18 AM
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In my experience, I have found wood to be the best support as it has some give/ flex where the aluminum was more rigid. Also use a...
Yesterday at 8:55 AM
thill
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Drivers seat ideas
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I was going to do that on my last one, until I saw the price tag on the aluminum. YIKES!!!!
Wednesday at 8:17 AM
thill
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GAS! GAS! GAS!
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I've done this numerous times. It works well. I always put a hatch in there, to access storage. That's the hardest part. This pic...
Wednesday at 8:16 AM
thill
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Drivers seat ideas
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As mentioned above, I would lift the panel in that area and install a square of 3/4" plywood from rib to rib, glued and or screwed to...
Tuesday at 8:50 PM
thill
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Battery for Bow mount trolling motor
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I've had a couple of questions for TimeUSB, and they emailed me back immediately and then actually picked up the phone and CALLED me. I...
Tuesday at 7:43 PM
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MrBill47's post
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Battery for Bow mount trolling motor
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My AGM SLAs were getting weak last summer, so I bought a couple of Lifeline Fiunie 100a LifeP04 batteries (with Bluetooth) when they...
Tuesday at 7:37 PM
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Crazyboat's post
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My first boat
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The problem here is, we don't know anything about the OP, height, weight, age or ability. If his steering is loose and the engine turns...
Saturday at 4:30 PM
thill
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New 4-Stroke or old 2-Stroke
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A 40 HP Evinrude is a very tough, reliable motor. My 16 footer was rated for 40, but I found a nice Johnson 50, which is the exact...
Saturday at 4:19 PM
thill
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1967 starcraft 14 ft Seafarer repower.
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A 25 should push your 14 footer well, as long as you have it propped right, especially with the 4-strokes, which tend to not have as...
Saturday at 2:06 PM
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Lifting boat off trailer to replace bunks
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I went to the nearest launch with all my materials launched, tied off and did the job in the parking area.
Jan 31, 2025
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Ray Clark's post
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Cooking and Baking
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I cook a fair amount of stuff, but the campfire cast iron cooking is really fun. Cast iron as it came off the fire: Lets see what's...
Jan 31, 2025
thill
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Battery for Bow mount trolling motor
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That sounds pretty interesting. Please post your experience and maybe a link, if you like them.
Jan 31, 2025
thill
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Is this dent a concern for leaks since its right on the rivet?
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It probably doesn't leak, and I would just ignore it. Tin boats take a licking and keep on ticking. Many tin boats have hundreds of...
Jan 29, 2025
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