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  1. Jdholmes

    I inherited some foam!

    Saweeeet. I have been saying for some time now that I would put my foam in when I had the finances to and take the risk until I could swing it or find a deal. Well, the waiting paid off! The photo studio corporation my wife manages for is closing down a bunch of studios across the nation and...
  2. Jdholmes

    Trailering Small Outboard Up

    Hey guys, Have been wondering about this for a while and looking online seems to get about a 50/50 response in regards to transom savers. Thing is a lot of times they are discussing big motors, too. I am hauling a 9.5 hp Johnson and from some of what I have read people mentioned they...
  3. Jdholmes

    Need a Regulator For Magma Kettle Grill

    Got a wicked deal on a marine kettle grill by magma the other day. It's in great shape, barely looks used now that I cleaned the bit of char out of it. Got it for $10 which is a steal, but after getting it home I realized it is missing the regulator/knob that the small propane tank screws in...
  4. Jdholmes

    Getting the angle for framing

    Having a crazy time trying to get it right on the bow of my semi V...it's so different than most of the construction/carpentry work I have done where emerging is generally square and level...:p Any pointers?
  5. Jdholmes

    Suggestion - "show me" threads.

    I spend a lot of time on another forum called AVS (home theater) and in the home theatre build menu they have a "show me" sticky. It has links to very specific picture threads for theatre design like "show me your screen", "show me your stage", "show me your columns"...get the idea? They are...
  6. Jdholmes

    Anybody have a spare bilge pump?

    Have to pick up a bilge pump for the boat...would like to get a deal if one of you guys has a spare you'd part with.
  7. Jdholmes

    Read this spark plug

    Anyone care to take a crack at this? I am not familiar enough with diagnosing spark plugs to read them well..li can tell if it's really bad and this doesn't look that bad too me.
  8. Jdholmes

    Post Your Picture Evidence - Fish Stories

    Hey, we all know how fish stories go. Now days, what with smart phones and digital cameras, it is easy to prove our fish stories are more fact than fiction! Post your favorite pics of fish YOU caught. I wish I had pics of my best fish stories...I've learned my lesson! I will start it off...
  9. Jdholmes

    Needing gear for my wife!

    Hey guys, I need a reel or a rod and reel combo for my wife. She wants to be able to come out fishing with me and the budget is tight. Also, I sold all my gear (and pretty much everything else we owned) to move down here from Canada and start a church. I have managed to pick up a couple good...
  10. Jdholmes

    Transom Trolling Motor, what side?

    Trying to decide if i should have the trolling motor on the left or right of the main motor...having no experience with it i thought i should ask you folk.
  11. Jdholmes

    Silaflex Spinning Combo

    Hey guys. They had a special at Bass Pro over the weekend for a browning 'Silaflex' spinning combo. Came with a silaflex graphite blank...says R1-6 graphite blank? The reel is a ten bearing with 'mag spool' technology. The employee was bragging it up pretty good and it seemed a good price...
  12. Jdholmes

    What would you offer on this trolling motor?

    Went to a yard sale today and a guy had a bow mount wireless trolling motor. I think it said 47 lb thrust and I believe it was motor guide or something for a brand... I asked him how much and he said make me an offer...I hate when people do that. I had no idea so I left it there. How much...
  13. Jdholmes

    What are these things???

    I have no idea what this circle wheel thing on the back of my boat is...also the brackets...no idea.
  14. Jdholmes

    Holmes 14' Valco Project - Lots of Pics!

    Hey guys, Please check out my project in the boat house! I wasn't sure which area to put it in, but maybe I should have done it here. I originally thought this area was for completed projects only. There are lots of pics and I am sure all kinds of things you can comment on, tips you can...
  15. Jdholmes

    Holmes 14' Valco project! Edited with lots of pics!

    Hi everyone, I found this forum a few months back and seeing some of the projects knew I would never be satisfied just to leave a boat as it was! I waited to find the right deal for a few months and finally came across the right one for my first boat. I found a 70's 14' Valco with trailer...
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