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Need some guidance. I have a 1996 25hp Johnson. I'm looking to add power trim and tilt. Any suggestions on how I can do that?

I mostly use my Tin at my sportsmans club, basically old stripmines converted into fishing lakes. When we panfish we tend to put the boat right against shore or up on a shoal and fish the deep holes around us. The pole works out for those situations. Thing I like is it takes up almost no...

Thanks Brine, love your build by the way. Made another change to the boat today. Made a simple anchor pole. Just a section of PVC with straps to attach it to the transom and a 6' section of aluminum flag pole. Looking for a fiberglass pole, but this will do for now. I used it today, it...

Made a simple anchor pole for my Tin today. Just a section of PVC with straps to attach it to the transom and a 6' section of aluminum flag pole. Looking for a fiberglass pole, but this will do for now. I used it today, it worked out great, simple to use and held the boat well in the soft...

Thanks for the comments guys. I had some motor problems. Basically, it wouldnt stay in gear. Some rapid (not needed) parts ordering ensued and now I have a forward gear and clutch dog I don't need (yet). Thankfully before I pulled the lower unit I noticed that the bracket that the shift...

Your an evil man... :lol: joined. cool stuff.

The floor is a rustoleum epoxy garage floor kit. I added the non-skid grit to it also. It worked out nice, not slick at all. Not sure how it'll hold up, but if I get a few years out of it, it's worth it to me. My boat spends most of the year at my sportsmans club, so cleaning carpet is a...

Thanks for the comments. I ran the boat this weekend, worked great. The flooring wasnt slick and the boat is surprsingly stable, it leans a bit if you stand at the gunnel on the front deck, but not bad at all. The drain plus leaks a little, probably had a little over a cup of water in the...

I throw it around here CONSTANTLY. i use mostly 1/16th oz. stick dropshot weights, about a 18" drop and a Gamakatsu dropshot hook. I usually rig with either a netbait finesse worm, or a Yamamoto Shadshape worm. If I'm on Lake Mich, i throw a goby, otherwise the worms above. It works great on...

I'd say it depends on the type of cover you are fishing most often. If you are around a lot of docks or threading your way around wood, etc. I'd stick with the cable driven bow mount systems. If you fish a lot of more open water I'd go with the iPilot. I have a MinnKota Maxxum 80 on my...

Haha, I hear ya. I finally finished my 16' Alumacraft. Going crazy wanting to use it.....hoping the weather holds out for this weekend.

=D> That looks great. Perfect fishing machine. Only thing I'd check is the rear seat location. Most people mount the seat towards the starboard side so you can run the tiller easier on the outboard. I like the washercaps, wish I would have thought about that when I did my 1232. If i ever...

Cool layout. That'll be a nice boat to work with, lots you can do....looking forward to seeing how it goes.

It's FINALLY done. I didnt really have much left to do, so I was able to knock the rest out two nights ago, I was on duty yesterday, so here she is. I added angle alum. supports to the gunnels (idea stolen from Hanr, thanks man). Planning to install a rod holder like Hanr's also. Here's...

I paid $400 and it included the pressure tank. You can find some cheaper from time to time, but this one needs no work, which I like. I agree with you, I love those old motors. My boat is rated for a 35hp, the sportsmans club I belong to has a HP limit, hence the 10hp on my build. I'm gonna...

Man, I love this setup. wish I would have seen it a year ago :D I like the boards for the rod holders. I've been trying to make up rod holders to drop in the oar locks, your solution is much easier and looks nice. Great job. My steal the side wall idea on a future rebuild of my tin.

Well, I've spent almost every free minute this past week trying to get the boat done. I have about an hours worth of little things left to do. All the decking is done, electric, etc. etc. etc. There are things that didnt turn out how I wanted, or werent practical. I figure I'll fish it for...

Just noticed your drain plug. I have the same thing except mine goes through the bottom of the boat and has a cast guard over it. I think it took a 3/8 NPT plug if you need spares.

Welcome to Tiboats. This place is great. The old Alumacrafts have some great lines. I've got a '54 model K i'm working on right now. Yours appears to be a model AL. If you email alumacraft with the letters and numbers from the transom brace they will be able to give you a year. The AL...

Hi hanr. I just picked up a 58 10hp rude. Found TONS ofinfo on the iboats board. Cool motors. Do you have the pressure tank?