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I think my first project in the spring will be to add a bilge pump to my 12', but I have some questions. I usually am not out in the rain, and my boat doesn't have any significant leaks. So first of all I am not sure where it should be put. By the transom I figure, but in the center? left...

I recently wired up nav. lights on my 12' semi v because I didn't like the clamp on battery lights I had been using. After completing the project my daughter asked "What are you going to add next Daddy?" I don't know... any ideas? Here is what I have added (sorry I don't have any recent pics)...

I am relatively new to boating, and I am going to change out the lower unit oil in my outboard when I put it away for the season. I have seen it done and have a pump. I just don't know what type of oil do I need?

I have seen a lot of people add guide-ons, but has anyone made their own side bunks? If so I would like to see pics and hear about how you did it?

After almost loosing a pole to a well fed carp I decided to bite the bullet and get rod holders, but I could use some advice as to where to put them. I fish mostly in a river, anchored with the bow pointing upstream. I cast out the bait downstream and wait. Usually I just lean the poles, one...

I am thinking it is time to upgrade my charger and had thought about going with an onboard charger. At this time I only have one battery, and need only one bank. I would be open to getting something with 2 banks in case I do ever get a boat large enough for 2 batteries. My boat is small, so I...

Up until this week I have been using a heavy duty tarp to cover my boat. I noticed it was starting to show some wear and hoped I could keep it through the season. Then we had a wind storm and it ripped in half. I have been looking at trailerable covers and here is my problem: my boat is a...

I recently returned my 1year old battery for a warranty replacement. I want to make sure I am taking proper care so that the new one will last longer. I have talked to some people and they don't think I did anything wrong, but just to be sure. I would like to hear what all of you do in terms...

Here in the midwest, as in much of the country were in a pretty bad drought. The local river is EXTREMELY low, but there are still some good holes if you can get to them. I no longer envy those people with big fancy bass and walleye boats when I can row/push my 12' semi v through inches of...

A buddy of mine had the misfortune of having a blowout on his first trip with his new/old boat. He had a spare but the jack from his truck wouldn't work with the trailer so he had to go get one that would. I was just wondering, do people have to carry a separate jack for the trailer? This...

I recently posted a question about wiring lights, now I have a question about mounting the stern/anchor light. I want to install a receptacle for a light on a pole, but I have nowhere to mount it. There are no horizontal surfaces large enough. Has anyone out there created something that is...

I am contemplating putting lights on my boat. Currently I have the battery operated flashlight type, and already had one go dead on me. What would be the easiest way to install/wire lights on my boat. I have a trolling motor (with 50amp fuse), and fish finder (with 3amp fuse) attached...

I was just curious what you guys do if you go out fishing and only bring home a few fish, or worse only one? I love to eat fish, but a couple of small fish isn't going to be much more than a snack. Do you throw them back or freeze them? If you freeze them can you offer some tips on how to...

My boat sits past the end of the trailer and I don't know how a traditional transom saver would work. I am curious to see what people have done to support their motors. BTW my boat is a 12' with a 6hp motor, so were not talking about a lot of weight.

I was just wondering what would be considered a safe distance between the bottom of the skeg and the road? I have a small boat with a 6hp motor, and in a recent thread someone said it would be safe to trailer such a motor straight down without a transom saver.

I picked up an 8' fly rod the other day at a garage sale and I don't have a clue where to start. Can anyone recommend some good resources on the web to get me started?

I was talking to a friend the other day, whom I hadn't seen in a while, and he told me how it sunk his boat. While retrieving it the current flipped the boat. I asked if he lost anything and he said all he lost was his net and a box of jigs. It got me to thinking about what I would loose if...

I was wondering: #1. What is the reason for a fuse on the trolling motor? #2. Where is the best place to place it? Some say close to motor, others say close to the battery. Does the type of fuse matter? #3. In the pic below, from the manual for my BPS prowler 50/36 motor, it appears only the...

I am looking for a switch for my trolling motor that would prevent it from running while stowed for trailering? I have looked through the search function and didn't what I wanted. I would like it to be inline to battery with terminals, so that I can just use jumpers. No soldering if...

What do you guys use to keep your fish finder clean and in good condition? I live on a gravel road and my stuff gets filthy. Normally I take the fish finder off, but one day it was pouring out and I just hit the road and when I got home it was covered in limestone grit. I want to leave it on...