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    14' Polar Kraft Jet Project

    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.
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    First Boat Project - 1989 Tracker Pro 17

    no pictures of this crack repair??? lol
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    What is the best way to lay out your boat for decking?

    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...
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    Link for Boat Modifications! Please post yours!

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

    14 is plenty. id run 18 personally.
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    Wiring Specs

    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.
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    2015 Alumacraft MV 1546 DD build

    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...
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    Alumacraft mods 1442 MV

    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.
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    two new 12 volt batteries wired in series for trolling motor

    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.
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    alumacraft 1648

    never been to camp peary but cheatham annex was good. my stepfather took me there- first place i caught a pickerel
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    alumacraft 1648

    surprised- didnt know harwoods mill was known for that ever been to any of the military ponds like cheatham annex or camp peary?
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    alumacraft 1648

    out of curiosity what reservoir is that? hardwoods mill?
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    typed by ben's 2001 Lowe 1648M all aluminum build (UD 6/27)

    thanks gillhunter. goin out for striper this friday. big body of water for my little boat.
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    First Boat Project - 1989 Tracker Pro 17

    impressive progress. that boat probably lost 150 lbs this week.
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    Weldbilt 1652v duck/family boat build

    puts a smile on my face to see that rascal on the tiller! that memory will stay with him a long time
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    typed by ben's 2001 Lowe 1648M all aluminum build (UD 6/27)

    hey it wasnt without its issues. the gas motor has been acting a fool but the important stuff (water intrusion and electrical soundness) has been flawless. knock on wood.
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    Alumacraft mods 1442 MV

    depending on the shape of your holes, just bucking the rivet should fill it in nicely. oblong or ovals on the other hand might need something better.
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    Alumacraft mods 1442 MV

    yep ive had my boat out twice now. its done really well and im very pleased with it so far. as far as taking my boat out west, no, havent done that yet. i dont trust the wheel bearings on my trailer because the previous owner didnt install the castle nuts right :x offseason repair! hey at least...
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