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Thanks Bobber, I was wondering about that. Maybe I need to look at a better trailer than the Harbor Freight versions. Some people are saying look at the McClain?

Does anyone know whether the 1542 Tracker Topper will actually FIT on the Harbor Freight Boat Trailer? Also, Would you buy Alumacraft Or Tracker if you had a choice?

The fishingeezer finally saved enough money to buy the trailer hitch. My next project is the boat trailer from Harbor Freight and I hope to have enough saved up to buy it by June this year. Being on a fixed income of less than 1000 a month sucks but I am making it work little by little. My...

Nice to see that there is a little bit of interest, but it doesn't seem there is enough response to warrant trying it out. At least not enough interest yet. Apparently according to what I see so far is 99 people viewed the message but only 13 responded. If it was the opposite and 99 responded...

Just saw something online that all fisherman may want to check out. Mary's Trading Post in Ohio is selling tons of fishing gear dirt cheap because I believe they are going out of business. All members of Tin Boats, feel free to check it out. The web is www.marystradingpost.com and it looks like...

I just made a donation to the Tin Boats forum, so it seems that the site might have the ability to hold funds and send to a fisherman in need. Not sure who Demetrious is but I assume that's the person who started the Tin Boats Forum? Anyone know?

That's a good idea huntin. As far as how it would work, I am not sure. We have admin people on this site, and maybe they could verify the need and hold the funds then send them? Not sure, but I think it's worth the feedback to see if its viable as a solution.

This is just a thought for everyone to respond with their thoughts. Fisherman, Campers, and Hunters that I have met in my 63 years on this planet are always the friendliest people I know. This Karma area is wonderful because people donate items they want others to have or use. I would like...

Geekster, excellent job. Still in planning stages on buying my 1436 Topper. Can you tell me the model and size of the pedestals and the seats you used, because that's exactly the way I want to do mine except I am going to extend the middle seat to add a livewell in front of it by decking towards...

Damned good job you did. I only hope that once I am able to get my trailer hitch and my boat trailer, that I will find a deal on a 9.9 outboard. Hoping I can buy my 1436 by next summer. My plane is to deck the second seat forward enough to put in a livewell and pedestal seats in the aft and...

You got that right bobber!!

Turns out the previous owner was a geezer also but he was old enough to have a homestead exemption on taxes and I was paying the homestead version the first year and a half and then it caught up so my normal taxes should be 900 a year, at least for the next two years until I turn 65 since I am...

Why is it the little guy on a fixed income can't get ahead? My property taxes went up 250% this year from 387 a year to 915 a year with no warning. Guess its going to be another few months before the geezer gets to buy the trailer hitch for his car. Thought I had the money for my hitch and boat...

Hey fishin, yes that does help an awful lot. Thanks bunches. What do you think about seats being side by side in the back. I know that's going to put most of the weight in the back with me and a buddy side by side. Think it's stable enough? I plan on short pedestals that are only 7 inch. Will...

Thanks Ctown. How wide is the live well opening? If I go with the 1542 do you know if it will fit on one of those Harbor Freight Trailers? I know they are designed for 14 foot, but I have buddies that are great at welding. Hehe

**** I love this site. As a newbie it seems you can find any info you need by lurkin and checkin other builds...One thing I have not seen that maybe anyone can direct me, has anyone put in side by side seats on a 1436 or a 1542? I am thinking of a single pedestal seat with 7 inch pedestal...

I like what ya did, and being I am new sitting here in Ytown up north of you, maybe you can help. Haven't decided yet whether I will buy a 1436 or a 1542 but what is that live well opening in the center seat? Does the live well itself extend inside farther than the opening? What is the distance...

Welcome Joe. Sent you a msg and had to jump out to find pictures. Check out the 1436 tracker topper build from toddster88 and you will see exactly how to construct that deck. Thanks

I am new to the site also and don't even own a boat yet, but will be buying a 1436 topper hopefully soon. Check the forum and you will see how the deck supports are attached using Simpson strong ties available at Lowes, and probably Home Depot as well.

That looks like major work, but I guess for 70 maybe its worth the work? Personally, if it was me, I would consider buying a new 12 footer since the money you are going to spend to fix that doesn't seem worth it in the long run. You might get it floatable but for how many summers, probably only...