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Hello everyone! It's been a while since I posted so I just wanted to say "hello". I hope you are all having a great summer. It's going fast! Lots happening here. Some of you may remember that I got my first boat early this Spring. While working on it to put in a seat, I encountered some...

More good ideas! I had purchased a used trolling motor. A Minnkota bow mount with a wireless foot pedal and installed it. It ran fine on the donor boat but never ran on mine. The motor itself is fine, it's the electronics that failed. I finally took it to a Fixit clinic and three...

Thanks everyone! I solved my electrical problems! Woo Hoo! It was driving me crazy. I ended up discovering that there was continuity from the positive terminals of all the accessories' connections to the hull when the master switch was on. The only reason I could think that you'd ever want...

Thank you! The launch went very well. I made a wallet size checklist with launch on one side and recovery on the other. That helped. Things like remembering to unplug the trailer lights before backing in, the plug, etc. Trying to get out was challenging, but was more about dock ettiquette...

Well... Today was the day. Weather was beautiful. Time to take the boat for my first ride. I expected a few minor issues... (Sometimes it seems the theme to The Benny Hill Show should be the soundtrack to my life.) I filled the gas tank and mixed the oil. The fill cap leaked. I'm not sure...

I've seen those and they look pretty slick! Might have to add that down the road. Thanks for the suggestion! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Have fun and let us know how the maiden voyage goes. jasper Will do! Just going to go for a ride with my wife and make sure everything works. Also need to get past the first time launching the boat. I don't want to hold up others at the dock that know what they're doing. I need one of...

Thanks for all the tips!! Planning the shakedown cruise this weekend! Can't wait to get her out on the water! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Wait...what? Fishermen exaggerating? Say it isn't so! :) Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I downloaded the Tapatalk app which popped up on the site when I logged in the first time as recommended if you are using a mobile phone. It appears that it always quotes the person to whom you are replying. I just figured out that I can hit an edit button though and delete the quote before I...

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How do you turn it off? I never click anything to include the original message, but it always does automatically when I reply. I see it is doing it on this reply too. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I thought it "would" float. Made of plastic and has a rubber seal. It's blaze orange so I figured it would be easy to spot in the unlikely event of a water landing. Maybe I better test that. Thanks for the caution. -Mike- Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

All great suggestions! Thank you all! Right now, I have attached the fenders to the back of the stern seat with a couple wide Velcro straps. I have an ammo can with basic tools, spare spark plug, spare boat plug, spare bulbs, small first aid kit, small air horn, fuses for fish finder, spare...

Good morning! Getting close to open water! Had a little setback: I split my left bicep tendon and may need surgery to repair it. Right now I could not steer my boat, but hoping I get enough mobility back before ice out. We will decide about surgery in a month or so. My wife's uncle always...

Wow! There are some great fabricators here! Thanks for all the ideas. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

That rail is really nice! I've never seen those before. Nice setup! -Mike- Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Thank you! It hit 60F today! I can see some open water on the little lake by my house. Can't wait to get out there! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

My son in law suggested something like that too. We kicked the idea around a bit but finally decided to mount it to the bench. Interestingly, I found three screw holes in the bench in the same spot already, so it appears there was one there before. Thanks again! -Mike- Sent from my Pixel XL...

Thank you! I untied the cables and they would not reach the starboard side without splicing the power wire. So I went with the port side bench. Thanks again! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk