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I have a 12 ft Starcraft that I will be replacing the transom on hopefully this coming winter. The transom dips down a bit from edges to center about 1 1/4" (see pictures). Is there any reason I can't make it level with the back edges of the boat when I replace it? I have a 5hp outboard on it...

What is your favorite/most used/versatile garage power tool(s)?

I am in the market for an outboard for my 12 ft tin and am going back on forth on whether to get a 2 stroke or 4 stroke. So I ask all of you, which do you prefer?

I'm in the market for an outboard for my 12ft tin and am wanting something around 2 or 3 hp. I'm thinking I'd like something air cooled if possible and with the ability to hook up to an auxiliary fuel tank. For those of you who use a small outboard, how do you like it and what do you have?

I've been interested in getting a smoker for a while now to smoke the fish I catch and maybe other things as well. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is interested in this here on tinboats so I ask you all; what smoker do you have/like? I am brand new to it and pretty ignorant about the types...

How many of you carry one or have one mounted in your boat with you?

I'm working on making an oil catch can out of an old seafoam metal bottle. It will be sitting vertically as it would on the shelf at the auto parts store. I want to add an inline valve to the bottom so when the can fills with oil I can turn the valve and drain the oil. What is the proper...

The title pretty much sums it up. Where is your preferred spot to clean your catch when you get home from fishing? I have been using the kitchen sink and a cutting board and it's just not that great.

I made a bow deck for my 12 ft tin out of 1/2" plywood. My orginal plan was to paint it grey with sand in the paint for grip. I'm pleasantly surprised at how nice the grain of the wood is and am now torn between my original idea or using clear to show off the wood grain with sand still mixed in...

Who here has a step on the front of their trailer? I'm considering adding one because several of the lakes I fish are just gravel ramps with no dock. I'm thinking it may make it easier to winch my little 12ft boat on the trailer.

I just bought a battery exclusively for the fish finder in my boat and am curious where others with this setup have mounted it? The fish finder battery is about 6" long, 4.5" tall and 2.5" wide.

I'm considering a battery for just my fish finder. I found this one on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/UPG-12V-10AH-WIDE-Wheelchair-Medical-Mobility-Battery/382489704801?hash=item590e29b961:g:qbIAAOSw6VRbIcBw It is an agm, 10 ah. I have a pretty basic humminbird fish finder and like leaving it on...

What have you all done for in boat rod storage/holders? I have a mostly open shallow semi v aluminum 12 ft and have a few ideas but would really like to see the ingenuity of what members here have come up with.

I would love you see your small engine projects. I have a 2.5hp B&S horizontal shaft engine that I want to put to use but haven't found the right project yet. Google is showing lots of go-karts but my karting days have passed :lol: .

I have been researching trolling socks/buckets/sea bags etc. I am thinking about building a set of trolling buckets for my 12 ft boat so that I can troll slowly with my gas outboard. I found a few videos on youtube that helped me understand the concept but I'm more curious about what it is...

How do you like it? Pros/cons? I'm interested especially on smaller boats (12-14 ft or so) Is it exclusively a stay out of the sun on hot days thing or does it have other uses?

I would be most appreciative of pictures of what you all are using as far as fish whackers/clubs go. I am thinking about making one. I'm especially interested in clubs that have a mount or sheath attached to the boat. My plan is to leave mine mounted in the boat all the time. Thanks.

Is anybody using a home made transom saver? I have been reading reviews on amazon and it seems that most of the new transom savers are failure prone. I found a few interesting results on google but wanted to post my question here.

I have a feeling this is potentially a face palm question but I must ask those more knowledgeable than myself. I just got into trolling with lead core line on a Penn Del Mar 285 level wind reel. I am used to using a traditional spinning reel. The other day while trolling with the level wind and...

As the title states, I am requesting pictures of you guys' cooler setups in your boats. I have a 12 ft tin and am getting more serious about keeping the fish I catch, hence the request. Please and thank you.