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    Should I leave my 6hp mercury on the boat during winter months

    Thanks everyone i’ve decided to pull it and put it on a stand in my shed which will keep snow and ice off the ob . I only just bought the boat a few weeks ago and haven’t used it yet so there shouldn’t be any water trapped inside .Ob is always down when trailering or being stored. lower unit...
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    Looking at used jon and v-hull aluminum boats - 10 to 12 ft. Anything special I should watch out for?

    As someone who just sold a brand new 10ft jon boat at a huge loss and made a huge mistake buying it because it didn’t fit my needs and would limit where i could use it . If you’re only going to be using it on small ponds or small lakes only a jon boat might be ok . Me personally i just went...
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    Should I leave my 6hp mercury on the boat during winter months

    My house doesn’t have a basement or Garage so my 8x18 shed will have to do
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    Should I leave my 6hp mercury on the boat during winter months

    This might be a dumb question to ask but my new boat has a 1997 6hp mercury that’s in really good shape and i’m told it has low hrs and looking at it i believe what the last guy said . My question is i live in Canada snow country should i take the mercury off and store it in my shed or just...
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    My new boat would you use this fuel tank

    I just bought this one should i put it close to the carb or before primer bulb
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    My new boat would you use this fuel tank

    I decided to just buy a new scepter 6 gallon fuel and Atwood fuel line . wasn’t cheap at $74 for the tank and $80 for the fuel line but not much is here in Canada. Thanks for advice everyone
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    My new boat would you use this fuel tank

    The 2 previous owners both have been using this metal tank there was even some gas in it when i bought the boat . what’s the best way to keep it corrosion free
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    My new boat would you use this fuel tank

    looks clean ,also is it better to leave the tank full of fuel or empty
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    My new boat would you use this fuel tank

    I just bought a 13ft thornes boat that’s in really good shape that’s comes with a mint looking metal tank . i’ve always used plastic fuel tanks but keep reading that the plastic ones are junk and split over time and the only bad thing about the metal ones is possible corrosion problems. What’s...
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    Wood transom really necessary on jon boat

    that’s not a bad idea wonder if i could used small pieces of semi truck mudflaps under the clamping areas to prevent damage
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    What is a good price for a new Lowe L1040?

    I would have to agree on jon boat prices being high , I paid $2542 for my 1036 G3 that’s with our lovely 13 % sales tax here in Ontario Canada.For that money you can buy a decent not new but older 14 v hull with a trailer and motor for that price and have way more fishing abilities
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    Wood transom really necessary on jon boat

    Ok but for what reasons , why do you feel it’s needed when the factory didn’t add any wood transoms and i understand the whole trying to save $$$ . these jon boats still have to meet certain Government safety standards right . I’m not picking on anyone just trying to figure out for my own...
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    Wood transom really necessary on jon boat

    I’m with you on that but then i see everyone adding a wood transom to their jon boats that didn’t come that way from the factory and start wondering should i be doing the same with adding a wood transom . with max hp being only 5 hp do i really need to worry about such a small outboard ripping...
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    Wood transom really necessary on jon boat

    If woods really needed then why doesn’t the manufacturer include it when they build the boats . I guess that’s real what i’m asking
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    New G3 1036 jon boat max hp

    Thanks for everyone’s advice i’m trying to sell my 10 footer and if it sells go back a 14 v hull . I was feed up working on my project boat and made a rush decision buying this thing thinking it would be fine being only 10ft since it’s only me fishing out of it . Being it was only $2500 for a...
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    Wood transom really necessary on jon boat

    ok thanks I don’t really want to drill a bunch of holes so i can mount a transom in a new boat . For sure i will add a chain attachment to the motor and already have a transom saver
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    Wood transom really necessary on jon boat

    Since buying my new G3 1036 in july i’ve found my self binge watching jon boat videos on utube especially 10 ft videos . I’ve noticed in a lot of them that they have wood transoms and my new boat doesn’t . one big reason i bought it no more rotten transoms . My boat is only rated for 5 hp do I...
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    Mirrocraft 16' Runabout - Worth It??

    was actually a 14ft and i’m trying to sell the 1036 now or trade for a 14 ft aluminum with bench seats
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    New G3 1036 jon boat max hp

    No i haven’t been in it yet i just bought it but i’m glad i didn’t buy the Alumacraft that wasn’t very wide
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    Mirrocraft 16' Runabout - Worth It??

    That’s what my plan was i even bought two sheets of diamond plate and the Aluminum angle . I quickly realized i was over my head and sold it for $350 keeping the trailer and buying a new G3 1036 jon boat . Hopefully i don’t regret that decision
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