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Haven't been on here in awhile as I sold my boat but glad to be back. So a few years ago I owned an alumacraft 1442 with no center seat, didn't realize how much I loved it til I sold it and went fishing without it. Now I'm ready to buy one again, liked alumacraft so will probably stay with them...

I have a newer 1442 rivet Alumacraft that is currently electric only. Looking to ad a 20-25hp outboard and want a console. Like the style of a center but am not opposed to a side if that is more practical. Not too concerned about the room lost with a center, I usually stay put when I'm fishing...

I need to buy a new cover, I have a 1442 Alumacraft jon. I currently have the Cabela's jon boat cover and it already tore after 1 season. The corners don't line up with the corners of my boat and that's where it begin to rip. I would be interested in something a bit more custom fit but I don't...

What's up guys? Got a new 6'3" medium rod for X-Mas and need to pair it up with a new reel. I'm thinking in the 2500 size range and very lightweight, I don't like a heavy setup. Does anyone have any recommendations around $50? I keep going back to the Pflueger President but wanted some more...

Does anyone know of a ratchet style cover available for a flat nosed jon? I seem to only be able to find them for V's. I like the idea of leaving the straps attached to the trailer and ratcheting the cover down to get it tight. A friend of mine has one and it's a heck of a lot faster than the...

I have a very basic loadrite trailer. I'd like to get a ratchet style boat cover next summer (the kind that you leave the straps on the trailer) but my current trailer won't work for this. My trailer has one long cross member down the middle for the majority of the length of the boat. I'm...

Fished a local lake this weekend with the BBZ swimbaits. Had a ton of bass follow the bait but no hits. I changed up the speed of the retrieves, darted the bait once I saw a follower, pulled a 180, used smaller baits etc. I started throwing worms as a follow up once I saw where the bass were...

Has anyone built side walls that are removable? I'd like build some out of plywood that I can carpet and quickly remove. Need a place to mount rod racks, net, paddle etc. without drilling into the hull or side ribs. Thinking of using 2 angle brackets to quickly remove but that could be a pain...

I am trying to wire in a bigfoot switch with a removable plug and I'm going crazy. I want to be able to turn on and off a transom mount trolling motor from the bow but still be able to remove the motor for storage. Has anyone installed a removable plug between the switch and the trolling motor...

I had a transom mount trolling motor and I was used to partially driving on the trailer then winching the rest of the way up. Using a transom mount, there was no worry of the motor hitting the trailer. Now, I bought a minn kota powerdrive bow mount..I've watched a local with a bow mount...

Hey everyone, I've been lurking around here for awhile and learning a ton. I sold my Meyer's V bottom, kept the trailer and bought a new 1442 Alumacraft without the center seat. The trailer has seen a complete overhaul (all new nuts and bolts, bunks, brackets, wheels, tires, bearings, spare...

I'm about to pull the trigger on a Minn Kota Edge bow mount trolling motor to power my 1442. I was between the Edge and the Powerdrive V2 but didn't like what I heard about the electric steer. Anyone have any comments/opinions before I purchase? Thanks!

Having trouble finding a good trailerable jon boat cover, anyone have any suggestions? I have a 1442 alumacraft if that helps. Thanks!

How does everyone secure the cargo inside their jon boat when trailering on the highway? I have been just tossing my equipment in the boat for short trips but I'm going to start traveling farther and am concerned with securing my rods, tackle, life vests, etc. I have a 1442 alumacraft jon boat...

I'm in the market for a new boat. I already have a trailer for a 14ft boat so that narrows things down a bit. I'm between a lowe 1448m and a tracker grizzly 1448. I have gotten local prices of $1800 for the lowe and $2300 for the tracker. I like the layout of the tracker better due to the...

Hi all, I'm new to this site but I've been lurking for awhile. I've learned a ton of information and I'm about ready to begin my build. I have a 1995 14ft Meyers Laker (Semi-V). I'm going to build a casting deck from the front bench forward but I can't seem to figure out the bracing. I plan to...