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Looking at getting a tablet. Mainly for looking at/sharing photo's and a portable video player. I'd also like to be able to download/read books. Please note that I'm not really into tech things, I have a flip phone still, it's a rugby so it's nice though! I think I've got it dialed down to...

Well, I got a new to me boat, 1974 Lowe Jumbo V16. Had to drive a good bit to pick her up, but I love the lines on the old boat and thought it had some real potential. Had a sears sticker on it, but HIN lists manufacturer as Lowe, so it's a Lowe :LOL2: Here is the boat as I bought it, my...

Got a question for you all. I'm going to be using carpet on my latest project. I've done this before, four times on three boats, but the last go-round I had some issues. The carpet was thinner than what I usually get, the new carpet is the thick kind (lowes), and when it would get wet (wet...

I've got a motor question for the forum. Please note I'm not very motor savy. My beautiful 1998 Evinrude 8 HP seems to having a "miss" when I idle down from higher throttle. There are no issues at anything above idle and this will happen in neutral or in gear. If two "miss's" happen back to...

These are up on CL, although I thought I'd also place them here in case any tin boater is interested. I'm in the Memphis area. MotorGuide Hand Control Bow Mount $225 https://memphis.craigslist.org/boa/4352316927.html Bimini Top $125 https://memphis.craigslist.org/boa/4352316351.html Boat...

Had a problem with my 8 HP evinrude for the first time this weekend and I'd like some advice. Here's the story. We had a work tournament this past weekend at KY Lake. Got there Friday afternoon and took the boat out to scout some locations, covered 8-9 miles, used 1.5 gal of fuel and no...

I've been thinking about upgrading my electronics this year and have been checking out the down imaging (DI/DSI) units. They appear to be within my price range ($300) unlike the SS. Cabelas has some new units by lowrance (Elite and Mark units), but I've also been checking out the Humminbird...

I'm looking at getting a set of planer boards. They will be used for trolling Rapala's, it would be nice to run four lines. I'd like to hear if anyone has any recommendations, what to look for, stay away from, etc... Thanks in advance for any insight, input.

Well, I pulled the trigger on a new to me boat. I saw the add on CL and it was only a few miles from the house. The new ride is a Landau, model 1470F, 14' long, 48" at the bottom and 21" sides. I've had it out once and the stability is nice. I was looking at longer boats, but the 14' is as...

I've used oil based paint on two boats previously with no problems and am about to paint another, I've also seen others on the site use latex. My question is should I use latex paint instead of oil based? Thanks for the help.

Does anyone know where I can pick up a pair of bow/stern handles? The only ones I see pop up online are the atwood pair with 4 holes. I'd like to find a pair with two holes and it seems the standard width (at the bolt hole) is right around 6.75". Thanks in advance for references.

Walked across the Mud Island River Park Bridge last Tuesday and took a few pictures of the river during it's crest. No major flooding downtown except for Riverside Dr. and the last bit of Beale.

It seems my boat has developed a new leak this year, there is only enough to soak up a rag, woudn't trigger a bilge. But I have to admit it is driving me crazy. Would you guys pull up your floor and go through the motions for a little bit of water or should I just let this one ride?

I'd like to add a livewell to my boat. Thought about going aluminum and that looks like it will get expensive fast. I've thought about making one out of 1/2" plywood, getting a decent plastic tub, cutting the plastic and mounting it to the ply and seal with sealant. Does this seem like a...

I have this question in my motor thread, but thought I might get some new looks with a fresh post. I recently bought a 1966 Johnson 20 HP motor, which is a nice upgrade from my 8 HP. My boat is a 1440 MV and with about 180 lbs of mods, two people, gear & full livewell it hit 21.6 MPH wide open...

Went to Horn Lake, MS last Saturday (2/19) and did quite well. Air temp in the upper 60's, water temp mid to upper 50's. Fished the run-out and caught plenty of crappie, all but two under the limit. Switched to fishing by the cypress stumps in the main lake and my buddy nabbed a 9 lb bowfin...

Strapped on the 1966 20HP Johnson last Saturday and hit the lake. Runs like a champ, although it seems to be a gas hog. Made a 3.5 mile run, each way, and was on fumes back at the ramp (3 gallon tank). I'll be bringing my extra tank next time for sure. Just used to my little 8 that would...

Hit Herb Parsons Lake on Sunday. Not much luck as the lake bait shop was still closed for the season and the nearby gas station hadn't updated it's crawler supply since last october. Caught one small crappie trolling rapala's in 8'-12'. Air temp approx. 60, water temp 41 and very windy...

The Agricenter in Memphis, this weekend. https://www.exposouth.com/event_details.php?id=10 Been looking forward to this since last years!

May be getting a bit late, but here are some shots of my 2010 fishing year.