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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...

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...

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...

Hello again and happy Saturday! Should be the first warm Saturday of the year and I'm looking forward to making some progress on the boat today. I bought a used fish locator. I don't expect it to actually find fish, but I do want to know depth and see if there is any structure on the...

Hello again! I am on to my next challenge. I am mounting a trolling motor on the bow. I need to make a platform upon which to mount it and will need to attach it to the gunwale. I'm making it out of Azek to make the platform. The obvious approach is to screw it to the gunwale, but the bow...

Hello everyone! New member and my first boat. Starting kind of late in life and have a lot to learn so I would appreciate some advice. I'm not looking to make major modifications but have some basic questions. I bought an older Lund WC-16. The clears for the dock lines are attached to the...