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I used tuff coat on my tin project. It works just like painting any other bare metal- scuff, etch primer, then paint away. it's pricey compared to traditional paint but the finish adds a lot of value and utility to what would otherwise look like a homemade boat.

no pictures of this crack repair??? lol

looks incredible bro. very jealous

i used lines that were already present on my boat- the benches and the little stubby deck that comes on the front of lowe jon boats. i got those level (with the boat on the trailer) and then worked off of those lines as my data. i figure lowe had a pretty good idea of what their status would be...

typed by ben's 2001 Lowe 1648M all aluminum gas/electric only build https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=30604

14 is plenty. id run 18 personally.

probably will be fine in the short term but if you want this to be trouble free, i HIGHLY recommend tinned wire. bare copper wire will corrode too quickly when left to the elements.

i used a piece of 1" conduit cut at 45 degrees. thinner wall cuts easier but will also deform easier under pressure as you turn it. you just press it in, turn it over a couple of times by hand like a drill bit, then pull it out and take the foam out of the cavity in the center. perfect diameter...

everybody that has pulled a boat apart has run into that level/true/plumb issue. amazing that they get any of those boats together and without cracks.

i'm trolling with 2 31 series AGMS wired in parallel and a 4 bank charger. just doubled up the leads and she works like a charm.

never been to camp peary but cheatham annex was good. my stepfather took me there- first place i caught a pickerel

surprised- didnt know harwoods mill was known for that ever been to any of the military ponds like cheatham annex or camp peary?

out of curiosity what reservoir is that? hardwoods mill?

thanks gillhunter. goin out for striper this friday. big body of water for my little boat.

impressive progress. that boat probably lost 150 lbs this week.