Recent content by topgun15v

Well fellas, I finally pulled the trigger and got one! I found a great deal for $300 it is a 10ft Alumna-craft boat used only 1 time! It even came with a $100 depth finder. It fits perfectly in the bed of my short bed Tacoma truck, and I also have a 4hp Johnson to complement it. Now I am...

Thanks, you were right the gas wasnt getting air. I had it sealed tight for the drive in the truck to the lake... Its been a while since I have fished cant you tell :LOL2:

Thanks everyone. Yes I actually just got back from Lake Lavon. It was very low and hard to launch today. A few things I noticed while I had it out. 1. I took the GPS and this 4hp only got my friend and I moving at 8.5mph. I thought that would be faster than it actually was, so I was pretty...

Well below are some pics of the finished product. I only spent about $100 in materials so I thought it was a pretty cheap build. I luckily was able to use most of the aluminum that came with the boat for support, and used a very light plywood board. It is heavy to lift up in my truck by...

Nope, just the front small deck and the back with a bigger deck. I finished it last weekend just need to post pics and stuff.

Yesterday I just got it tagged and titled into my name. $71.50 later... Anyways, I am almost done with her, only have carpeting and a few odds and ends here and there. When it cools down tomorrow I will go outside and take more pics and show everyone! Getting excited, my wife and I are going...

Thanks man. I just checked and there is a little pin holding the prop in place. Ill try and remove it tomorrow and check it out. Thanks for the response.

Ive used both metal tanks and Plastic. I heard that the metal tanks have a tendency to rust and those particles can affect the motor over time. Just my 2cents =). I have a plastic boat now and use a plastic 6gal tank on a 4hp motor. Its too big of a tank, go with a 3gal if you can!

Nice work man! BTW nice Fins Jersey =). I just had this exact same boat and did a lot of research on it, if you need any help with any of the history or dimensions on it let me know. The reason I sold it is the fiberglass was splitting and it was a shell put together with foam in the middle...

It is Hand controlled.

Sweet, thanks I just finished signing up and answering =). Hopefully I may get lucky. Ive never fished more than a $60 rod/reel combo!

Dude, that's sweet. I would love to pull up to the ramp with that thing? "That thing gotta hemi?" lol

These were from yesterday and last night. My neighboors probably hate me, but at least it was only 96 degrees at 930 at night.... Texas heat sucks... These were basically gutting, cleaning, and taking measurements. I also was able to build the decks front and rear. Next will be the deck...

I almost forgot to post my 2 motors. I am very picky, and like that they are both Johnson and I am hoping about the same age. 1980s? The trolling motor doesn't say anything other than Johnson.....

Ok fellas, as many of you saw I purchased another boat last week. It is a 1995 Coleman Crawdad, and I purchased it from the original owner. It came with an anchor and a 41lb thrust trolling motor for $200. I have to pay another $71.50 to title and register it in my name in Texas. With all...