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    What lures in Rhode Island?

    Here in RI I usually fish rubber worms but want to broaden my horizon a bit. Any advice on what lures will work? In general do same types of lures work all over country or what? I have used crankbaits and spinnerbaits and caught some largemouth but also dont have enough confidence to throw them...
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    How to fish with jigs

    I fish Burrillville area. All different lakes jig never works. Or I don't work the jig right I suppose
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    What kind of hinge?

    I have framed rear and front deck complete and where I want compartments. Plywood is cut to size of decks. Problem I have is how to get where compartments should be cut out of plywood. Thanks I think I will go with piano hinge on top of deck most likely seems easy
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    What kind of hinge?

    Is piano hinge in general good? Compartments seem pretty well supported. One compartment is pretty big it's about 1/4 of the rear casting decking, but supported on all four sides with 2x3's. Also if you don't mind what's best way to cut out compartments? Jigsaw? What's good way to get placement...
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    14' Starcraft Seafarer Build

    Hey was wondering what kind of hinges you used. Piano hinges? Easy to install?
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    What kind of hinge?

    Does it matter what kind of hinge for compartment doors and how do you install them?
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    How to cut out places for doors for compartments?

    Hi. Need some help here. Anyone have advice on best way to know where to cut out plywood for doors for compartments? I made a template with cardboard for my front and back deck now just am stuck on how to get doors in exact right spot when I cut them from plywood. Afraid to screw it all up.
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    New boat owner! UPGRADES NEXT!!???'s Updates

    Great progress
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    New Way to Organize Your Plastics

    I cant stand to leave any bait at home. Like leave no man behind. What if you wanna use that ONE lure you left. Thats not even an option!!!!
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    Go to lure

    Texas rig go to first. Zara spook a close second especially early morning when water is calm. Love walking the dog and getting smashed early in the am!!!
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    How to fish with jigs

    Any advice on how to fish with a jig for largemouth? Many people say its great but have never had any luck. I go to it but quickly change it up to something I know i can catch bass on. What kind? What kind of trailer? And how to fish with it? Deep or shallow? I am fishing in Rhode Island. Will...
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    Boat cover where are you

    Never trailer with cover on. Only really fish locally. The saw horse and tarp idea seems best for me right now, easiest and cheapest. Thanks!!
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    Boat cover where are you

    Hey thanks. I think I will do this.
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    Boat cover where are you

    Need help with boat cover for less than $300. Have 15ft Vhull starcraft. Where can I get one to fit for a reasonable price or would simply a good tarp from Home Depot do?
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    How much aircraft remover

    If I wire wheel the hell outta my seams and rivets will Gluv-it stop a few of the seams from leaking??? Rivets do not leak just a couple seams. And I really want to avoid using any type of stripper as that will be one lest day on thy lake. Thanks for any input!
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    Aluminum or wood frame for platforms in a 15ft Vhull?

    Stewart, I agree with you. My starcraft is similair to your build so I think I can do it up with wood for relativley cheap but more importantly QUICKER. Its already April and could be out on lake any nice days from here on out. Even these 60degree days are killing me. I also agree with the...
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    Sealing bottom of Vhull ????

    The seams leak a little when I filled boat up with water. No rivets leaked just couple spots at the seams on the side. Will gluv-it be enough to stop these small leaks?
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    Sealing bottom of Vhull ????

    Gotta aluminum Starcraft Vhull here. Seen some people use gluv-it etc on interior of boat to seal. Is this necessary before painting the inside before building inside? It doesn't seem to leak at any of the rivets though I will make sure before I begin to paint. Also what kind of prep work must...
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