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    Impeller sharpening

    great comment! This should be a sticky
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    River boat

    say whaaaaatttt? Belt drive atv engine?? Now your in my wheelhouse!
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    Lower Brazaos River

    only one trip.
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    Lower Brazaos River

    I have launched at the hwy 36 ramp, been a few years ago, but no issues there.
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    Impeller sharpening

    that would be great.
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    Shift cable for Yamaha big tiller

    not sure if your still looking but that cable kit is about half that price from outboard jets.
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    Bottom Coat

    steel flex 2000 then just recoat as you wear thru. Boat will just slide over rocks.
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    we got it a little too skinny fishing this weekend :lol: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIws36MFEUd/ I could not be happier with the boats performance though.
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    Did a little testing in some shallow water saturday: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIgA91GFfcK/
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    I am going to use a plug so I can remove the TM easily.
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    Small update. the trolling motor came in yesterday and it looks like I am going to have to modify my mount, so time to get the spoolgun back out. Also got a small basket to inset into the console for holding loose stuff. $0.96 for 3 at wal-mart. Then I stripped it down for paint. I decided to...
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    That has always been my philosophy, which really showed in the transom bracing. As I was building it I was afraid it would not be strong enough, then saw a video of the exact same boat with a questionable wood transom and a 90hp :lol:
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    I got a minn kota powerdrive 70lb thrust with I-Pilot. I know its overkill for a 1648 but I dont want to worry with charging batteries on long trips, and I fish rivers with tons of current.
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    Now its all caught up! My trolling motor will be here today.
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    Time for all the little stuff that takes the most time lol. I ran the wiring for the engine and the key switch thru my conduit, along with the fuel line. The starting battery will be under the console, it is a lithium ion battery that only weighs 4.2lb, the fuel tank will be up front to help...
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    More updates.... The theme for this boat is to recreate a Texas "scooter" so decking would be straightforward. I really enjoyed building the framing, and I am very glad I invested in a air riveter from HF. The idea with this boat was to reuse and recycle as much as possible, and using the rv...
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    Thanks, should this be moved to the other forum, It probably qualifies :lol:
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    I quit updating this because it went months without any replies, then I forgot about the forum :lol: So here are some update pics: Here is a picture of the tunnel and bottom of the pods all done and welded up: Here is the swanky brand new(NOS) G3 trailer that I bought to replace the...
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    Thanks, Its coming along great.
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    Lowe 1648 under the knife

    Ladders work great for framing, the strength/weight ratio is amazing.
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