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    Navionics worth it in Lowrance Elite 4?

    This would be another first for me. The last new unit I bought was a Garmin 160 when they were new on the market. So, it's been several years. Cabelas had a good sale on the Lowrance Elite 4 sonar/gps so I picked on up last fall. I have no experience with the mapping cards. With such a...
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    My 2004 3.5hp 2-stroke Johnson or new 6hp Merc?

    I'm debating on whether or not to replace my '04 Johnson 3.5hp 2-stroke with a new 6hp Mercury. I like the convenience of not mixing gas and I'm sure a little smoother operation. In my 14' I get around 5.5mph according to the gps. That's with me only and fishing gear, anchor, extra gas, etc...
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    Building a boat from scratch?

    What would be a few things to take into consideration? Have any of you ever done this?
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    Onboard charger with small gel battery?

    Are the small 12v gel batteries compatible with onboard chargers? I noticed some of these batteries come with a charger.
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    Help with livewell idea

    Here is the idea I have... Using a five gallon bucket as a livewell, for bait only. I am thinking of cutting a hole in the decking that the bucket would sit down in. Then running a livewell pump to it to fill it. Another pump to pump the water out. I was wondering if there is a way to use...
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    Why can't I post pics from tapatalk??

    I was using tapatalk to post pics from my phone. Now it won't let me. Why? This was such an easy way to post build update pics.
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    Clear coat camo paint?

    I had plans to do my boat in a different color, but decided that an olive camo paint would hide some of the imperfections in the hull. This will be my first real painting experience of this nature. I figured a couple coats of clear would give added protection. Since the camo paint is flat...
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    Difference between Marine R/X and Bondo?

    Marine R/X is a pretty pricey item, compared to Bondo. Would Bondo be a safe alternative? I plan to put a coat of Gluvit, prime and paint over which ever one I use. I just figured Bondo would be okay as long as I sealed and painted it. Thoughts :?:
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    My first build: 1964 Galaxy Spartan 14ST

    First off my name is Ryan. I live in central Ohio. I recently put an ad on Craigslist wanting to trade "man item" for a 14' v Jon boat/motor/trailer. It didn't take long and the hits started coming. I traded for a 1964 Galaxy Spartan 14ST with a practically brand new Johnson 3.5hp 2 stroke...
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