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I have to use my boat for everything so any permanent fixtures is not an option. I'm looking for ideas on mounting bowfishing lights on the gunnel of my boat. I was originally thinking of keeping them single and having a simple clamp bolted welded to each light or something of the sort that I...

I've talked about a boat cover for over a year now and can't seem to pull the trigger. I ask one person and they tell me one thing and another will tell me another, it just goes on an on. One thing that I wonder about is the material used in the mfg of these covers. Whether it be a custom cover...

How do you keep screws for loosening up. I hesitate to mount anything in or on my boat because screws tend to loosen after a while. It's ritual to keep them tight. I've got a couple of items I'd like to mount but am hesitant due to this problem. I assume some of my problem stems from rough water...

Have any of you had any luck getting in touch with the boat manufacturers. I have called the manufacturer of my boat several times, each time leaving a message and call back number. They have never returned my call. [-X I am not the original purchaser of this boat and it has performed and done...

I've heard discussions about running transducer wiring along with your other boating wiring will (might) cause interference in the unit. Does this occur only when the wires are bundled together or will you get interference if the wires are in the same proximity to each other.

Looking around for the best place to mount a transducer. I think they say to stay 15 inches away from the engine area. Giving that info the first place I have to mount a transducer is between two strakes and right inline with a bunk board. I would like to use this spot and don't think it will...

I've been thinking about putting an aluminum floor in my boat. Aluminum has gone up in price so much and finding someone that can or will do a quality job is tough in this area. With this in mind at this time it's almost cost prohibitive for me. I had a fellow tell me that he's seen some boats...

I've got a Lowe that has a grove along the inside the boat near the top of the gunwale. This grove runs continuously the entire length of the boat front to back. It seems I've seen it on other brands also but not positive. Been to several shows and looked at the Lowe boats but have never seen...

I've watched this video several times and laugh every time. They are actually very good musicians and you can you tube them and see many of their songs. I'll bet we all would have a good time out on the river with these guys! What about Dad running the engine...

My wife has got out her map and is looking at a few vacation spots for a week or so this summer. Of course like most women she likes the water but usually for a different purpose than us men. If it does work out that we head for the salt water(s) I'd like to drag my boat along if the area suits...

Has anyone put a fold down type top (for transport) on their jon boat? Just kind of entered my mind as I think about some summer fishing. I see the Bimini type tops on runabouts and other fiberglass boat but none on jons, at least not in my neighborhood? I like the sun but there comes a time...

I went through a gazillion of the cigarette style aux. power plugs. I've tried them that you use a regular cigarette lighter in them until ready to use then pull out the lighter and plug in the accessory you need powered. Water enters these and there gone! I tried the ones with the rubber style...

I decided to do some work and upgrade my trailer. I didn't think about posting my project on the forum until I had already torn it apart and started to work putting it back together..... Sorry! Several of my square U bolts were pitted, frozen, and severely damaged. I decided they needed to be...

I planned to paint my trailer using Rustoleum primer and paint. My trailer had been painted before and was looking a little worn so a repaint was in order. The rustoleum primer instructions said not to us on galvanized metals? Why is this?

Just wanting some general info on boat covers. Bass-Pro catalog doesn't list one for a jon boat for the size I need. My boat is not mentioned in the Customs list of most manufactures so I have to go the semi-custom route. That kind of worries me growing up around motorcycles and buying the...

How are you fellows rigging bumpers to protect your aluminum boats from a wake or rough water(s) when tied off to another boat or marina. If you hang them overboard they seem are too low to make contact with the offending dock or another boat. I've tried to string them horizontally but that is...

When I purchased my boat and trailer a couple of years ago I noticed the winch had cable on it. I thought that would be a lot better than a strap. That cable requires me to stop usually 2 times and re-tighten it. The tight cable on the winch spool finds it's way into between the other wraps of...

I run two motors of different brands with two remote tanks. Since a water/fuel separator has two inlets and two outlets can I run them both through one separator? I suppose if they have a different size fuel hose I would need to get the separator to fit the larger diameter hose and reduce it...