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    Lowe 1448T with a 25hp 4stroke Merc Jet

    Hey guys. I am looking to put together a small lightweight Jet boat this summer. I have a 2072 SeaArk that is awesome, but just to big for some of these little creeks I want to run. I want to keep it as small and lightweight as possible so I can unload it from the side of the road into a...
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    Mercury 4 stroke 90/65 and 115/80

    I was on the Mercury website this morning to compare specs agains yamaha and saw that they are now selling 90/65 and 115/80 fourstroke jets. The 65 is roughly 70lbs lighter than the Yammy and the 80 is nearly 100lbs lighter. Both the 65 and the 80 weigh 317lbs dry. Looks like its the same...
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    Floating leaves and pine needles

    Was wondering how you guys deal with floating debris on the water in the fall? Im on the St Marys River in NE Florida near Folkston,Ga. It is the border of FL and GA. Once I moved here and started running this river and fishing here back in June I thought it would b perfect for a jet (some of...
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    xpress xplorer 18 center console jet

    Today drove south about 2 hours south to Gainesville and looked at an Xpress Xplorer 18' Center Console Jet with a 115/80. Friday I am going on a test ride in the boat to see how it performs. Has anyone been on one of these boats or heard any reviews. Not too much on the web about them. The...
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    Advice on a jet conversion....Again.

    Hey guys, I have a 2002 G3 1756 with a 2002 2stroke 40Hp yamaha. https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=20508&hilit=g3+1756+CC+DLX And once again I am thinking putting a jackplate and jet foot on the motor. I know my 40hp will only be a 30hp with a jet unit but I have done some...
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    Found my dream boat! Now I gotta find the $$$$$$$$$$$

    I happened across this the other day while searching jet boats... Pretty badarse. This is just what I need! 2072 seaark.
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    Another HP rating thread

    I have a 2002 1756 G3 Center Console (the regular one NOT the Jet tunnel model) with a 40 hp prop Yamaha. Jumps on plane in 1 boat length and runs WOT at 31mph on GPS, and can run on plane at 15mph, it can run on plane in about 18 inches of water.... I would like to do a re-power while the...
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    What kind of boat boat does Shelby Stanga have on Axe Men?

    I cant seem to find this answer anywhere. If anyone knows you guys will... What kind of jet boat does Shelby Stanga have on Axe men? Im asking about the older boat not the newer Ranger Jet he got this season. I sure would like to find one or one like it and fix it up...
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    Finally went for some saltwater action in Jacksonville

    I usually run Black Creek and the St Johns river south to the Shands Bridge for Catfish. But everyone keeps telling me how I need to go north to the Sisters Creek, Browns Creek area and fish for Red's and all sorts of other saltwater fish. So today I loaded up and towed the boat 50 miles north...
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    Performance prop for 25+ hp outboards! Merc Spitfire

    I saw this new prop from Mercury developed for smaller outboards today and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it on here. It's a performance prop for motors 25hp-125hp. I know a lot of us are running motors in that range. Its supposed to give a superior holeshot without a loss...
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    A nice Tracker Mod I saw the other day.

    This used to be a Tracker TX 17. I don't know who's boat it is but I have seen it on the water a few times. The other day I stopped by the shop because I saw it sitting in the lot. When I walked over to take a look I realized it was an old Tracker Bass Boat that had been converted to a...
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    What kind of roller do I use with "tuff Coat"??

    I got my Tuff Coat at the house today. It came with the primer and the Tuff Coat and thats all. It was supposed to come with the roller applicator..... What kind of roller do I need to use to apply this stuff. I would think a foam roller would be Ok but I just want to be sure. Same goes...
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    Oklahoma City??

    My wife got a job offer in Oklahoma City (Putnam City Schools). It doesn't look like there is much for boating in the area. 2 shallow rivers, The Oklahoma River and the North Canadian River. and few small lakes. Maybe I will finally get a jet boat? I have always heard about the giant...
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    1648 CC tracker jet. He stole my idea!

    Not sure who this cat is but I saw his video on youtube today while looking at jon boats (like I always do Lol). This is exactly what I had in mind for a tracker 1648 or the Alumacraft 1648. Simple, bare bones, economical, utilitarian, custom/homemade jet boat that would be just as badazz...
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    2002 G3 1756 DLX CC

    I am almost ashamed to post this........ Today I lucked out BIG TIME. Some of you know I have been wanting to build a CC out of a 1648. Well, while I was in Texas watching my daughter graduate from Air Force BMT (Basic Military Training) one of the guys that works for me called me and said...
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    If my wife would let me I would buy this!

    https://www.polarkraft.com/boats.cfm?model=pok2010cc I have never realy considered getting a Polarkraft. I know they make a good product but I just have never really been around any of them to think about getting one. I came across this the other day searching CC aluminum boats. To me this is...
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    48" wide boat seat??? Really!

    So just about everyone knows I am planning a little Mod-V 1648 Center console. Probably a Tracker grizzly 1648. I have been looking at different seating options and because I want the weight a little fwd in the boat I have been looking at the Camo cooler swingback seats...
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    1648 center console? Anyone got one?

    I would really like to do a small center console Mod-V. I was going to get the small alumacraft center console from https://www.AKMccallum.com (the $399.00 one with the seat on the front). I just need to find a boat to put it on?????? The different boats I am considering are...
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    HomeMade Wine

    I found this video on youtube on how to easily make homemade wine a few weeks ago. 1 week ago I stopped by the Grocery store and bought a few bottles of juice to give it a try. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmuH8xWOJv4 1 bottle of apple juice. 1 bottle of grape juice. 1 bottle of...
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    Tin Boat video

    I saw this today looking at some Lowe Boats online. And thought it was a good video to post here. Sorry if its already been posted but I havn't seen it here so... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6lGe3FRJuQ&feature=related
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