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Any weight added ABOVE the centerline of a vessel will reduce stability, creating a "top heavy affect" adding weight BELOW the water line of the hull would aid in stability, usually as a result of additional displacement of hull surface area. A sailboat weighted keel adds to it's stability...

Having difficulty finding the title to this blog…. The reason I made that statement was my misunderstanding that tinboats.net was ONLY about boats and that related topic…I know now not to open this again! Best to all!

I thought this site was dealing with “BOATS” and related issues about “BOATS “… CNN is the place for the rest of the bs being interjected. Saying for a friend and his/her neighbors.

You may solder a wire to a connection for current flow not structural integrity is a correct statement. I have tinned copper wires and braided them together for an in-line splice connection,solder that connection and sealed the joint with self sealing heat shrink tubing. Crimp connections of the...

I welded a railing on to the gunnel and used the shown rod holders to solve my problem

That was the trick we used to beat the hp limit on private boats in lakes that were restricted to less than ten hp , We changed carbs from 9.9 to 15 hp model (1981 model Evinrude) no manifold change required! Kept the engine cover with the 9.9 showing! Had a buddy with an identical boat and 9.9...

Trying to attach a picture of my little boat with hydro turf applied to aluminum deck…it is a 1981 fisher marine netter deluxe, that I have modified the interior

I found older Delta 14" bandsaws for wood cutting in the market place(craig's list) in my area zip code. They are built much better than the new models. had them for years without a problem. you can upgrade your blade guide blocks with aftermarket units. a good work light attachment is very...

Greetings to all fellow boaters, I have read several comments in regard to the tire "size" and load range capabilities. weight is a contributing factor for tire selection too. Please take into consideration "clearances" that will have you sitting at the side of the road if not proper. I refer...