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2nd the Milwaukee. Last count I have installed 482 rivets (aluminum) with it with no issues.

Looking at that brochure I noticed they omitted the middle bench. I love the idea of removing middle bench but have heard that bench gives needed lateral support. Any idea how they made up for that?

Just curious what material everyone uses when making templates for decking? Assume this is a 1st time build and there is not a previous deck to use. To me the perfect option would be something that is thin, rigid, light weight, easy to cut, and available in big wide/long pieces? Cardboard is...

Can you use the SmartShunt to monitor multiple batteries? Does it have that capability or maybe connect via a selector switch of some kind?

Have you had a chance to get it in the water yet to see if your front deck is level when you’re floating?

That looks great and thanks for the pics! In my boat the front deck is not level - slopes down towards back (see my bad drawing 1st page). Is yours that way? It looks like you matched the deck to the slope of the front deck? Are the seat pedestals going to be attached to just the decking...

Thanks for reply - looks like a great way to attach to the lip. What flooring did you use for the deck and how far back did you extend it?

That's awesome - Thanks!

Yea - it’s a Bass fishing thing. And I might resemble that comment about needing the extra foot……

One reason I want the elevated deck is for storage underneath. How do you think the material would work if you made cut outs and used removed material as hatches like you would with ply?

Lots of advantages to being higher up when bass fishing (see the way bass boats are designed), in addition for me the advantage is storage space under the deck.

Have not had time to start and still undecided….. Still haven’t found anyone that has done this make/model boat, and haven’t received much advice. Let me know if you have better luck!

Just went down the used boat rabbit hole. Yes there are 100’s of good used Jon boats out there - problem is maybe 1 out of 100 has a clean title or registration available. In Texas that is a deal killer if you are going to use the boat on any public water. It is a huge PITA to title a boat...

2006 mercury 15hp 4 stroke - Last time out I had a couple of occasions where I thought I smelled rubber burning. The engine was running great and I couldn’t find anything wrong with it but the smell seem to come from the timing belt. What would cause this to happen? Could it just be an old belt...

I finally received the service manual I had ordered. It’s amazing how simple things are when you read the instructions. Step 1 - verify/adjust throttle linkage. Step 2 - with motor running turn Idle adjustment screw to set idle - note works best if done with the motor in the water.

Plan to rework my trailer this summer so trying to figure out what the optimal setup would be to 1) properly support the boat - run a lot of bumpy dirt roads, and 2) be easy to launch and load solo especially in the wind. Boat is an Alumacraft 1542 with 15 hp Mercury Bunks - type/covers...

2006 Mercury 15hp 4 stroke. Installed a new carburetor in the motor starts and runs great. The only issue is the idle is way too high. How do I adjust the idle on that model motor? Thanks

Would vent louvers like these or these be enough to vent the fumes?

Any input on the fuel tank being placed inside forward storage compartment? Any worry about gas fumes or needing ventilation?

I used MariDeck Marine Vinyl Boat Flooring on my floor and really like it. It was an inexpensive option but is easy to work with and is not slick. Best part is fish hooks dont catch on it!