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Hello All, I have been away for a little while. I do pop in from time to time to check out the builds. This site is getting better and better every year. You all made that happen. Keep it up. I have been Crappie fishing with my remodeled '67 Alumacraft 14'' boat since I rebuilt it, link to...

Hello All, I am in the process of rebuilding a boat and will start a build thread later. I have some questions related to engine tilt and trim kits. Some background information. This is a 1997 16' Sylvan deep v fishing boat- Back Troller Select. Tiller model. Powered by a 1995 Evinrude 40hp...

I want to install a old car stereo. However I want to install it vertical, straight up and down. Most are installed vertically, flat. Any problems mounting it vertical?

How cool is that? We hit 10,000 members. Way to go Jim and team! =D> :fishing2:

I am currently using IM6 rods from Berkley, however have seen some advertisement about the IM8 rods. Looking for any feedback.

Today was the day to repack my bearings for an upcoming trip. I discovered I have the wrong size bearings. They are 1 1/16" and the spindle is 1". I built this trailer 3 years ago from one that was destroyed when the old axle spring hanger broke while on the road. Previous owner dumped it, and I...

Its been three years since I remodeled my boat. I want more floor space for a third seat. To get the space I am going to move my livewell to the port side of the boat. To make this happen, I need to fabricate my own livewell and I am looking for sugestions on materials, methods, tips and tricks.

My truck came from teh factory with a 7 pin trailer connector. One of hte pins is to charge RV batteries. Anybody hook up their boat batteries to this pin? If so, what will it take to make it work? DO I need some sort of charge controller or does the truck already control the charge to teh RV...

My Wife tells me I'm getting a new camera for Christmas. So my question to you all, is What do I want? lol Little background of my photogratphy experience. Got a Nikon EM back in 1982, bought a 70-210mm zoom in '83. Been taking pictures every since. Bought a couple of those entry level...

I have been carrying this Wetern Bowie knife since 1982. Let's see some of your camp tools.

Up until now I have never had the need for a net in MY boat. So, educate me! What do you have, and why? Why I ask? Going to Kentucky Lake next month and I expect to catch some serious slabs, and we all know Crappie have paper mouths. So I figure I will need a net. I also ask, because there...

You got em, lets see em. Modifications and all. I need some ideas to modify mine, although I have to wiat until Christmas to "unwrap" it. :mrgreen: The wheels are turning on what I want to do with it.

Yep, I own a 57 18hp Johnson that doesn't seem to be running properly. Top speed varies between 6-8mph pushing my 14' boat and me. I have the owners manual, am mechanically inclunded, but could use some troubleshooting help. Point me in the right direction. #-o

HOI Crappie Club October 8th, 2011 Tournament Results Total of 125 Crappie caught. Each team presented their top 5 fish for weigh-in. Results below: Total Caught Weight Team Members 51 4lbs. 10 oz. Jim Kopjo and Tm Hanauer 36 3lbs. 14 oz. Brent Whitecotton and Rusty Dungey 17 3lbs. 7 oz...

My camping season begins in the fall and ends at the beginning of summer. Most people camp between Memorial Day and Labor Day. I prefer between Labor Day and Memorial Day. I do camp during the summer, mostly on raining weekends. I love to watch the weekend warriors deal with the rain. #-o...

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Today is day one of my attempt to Bass fish the Chicago River. So far no luck catching any fish. However I did learn a few things. Chicago PArk district has a learn to fish program, one of thier sites is on the Chicago River, south side, east of Columbus Drive. They provide poles, gear, bait...

I bought a set of LED lights on Ebay last week and they arrived the other day. First thing I noticed is how thin the wire is compared to incandescent lights. I realize they draw less amps, but wow is it thin. However that's not the reason for the thread. I hear that the LED will give you trouble...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho1705vkc-k&feature=related I'm afraid that would make me nervous.

Here I sit in my backyard watching my dogs stare at teh neighbors kids playing while I browse TinBoats dreaming of the next time I can get on the water. I live on the corner lot of a dead end street. I know just about every boat in the neighborhood. Dont know the owners, yet. Nieghbor just...