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How to build a Back Deck in a Jon boat

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How to build a Back Deck in a Jon boat is a common ask for many folks who get their hands on a Jon boat. Matt Downs from Tricked Tins put this great little video that shows how he builds back decks for his customers. Matt does a step-by-step walk-through. Check out the Tricked Tins YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe. Matt’s adding videos all the time. If… ...Read More

Tohatsu MFS25/30D

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Tohatsu is introducing newly redesigned MFS25/30D models this year. From the little blurb on Social Media, they are going to be the lightest 3 cylinder engine in their class. They will have new redesigned standard tiller handles, multi-function tiller handles, and remote control versions. Here is the link directly from the Tohatsu Website: Tohatsu MFS25/30D… ...Read More

Mercury Marine Avator

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The Mercury Marine Avator concept has just been introduced to the public. While the Avator is not the first electric outboard, it’s the first outboard by a major player in the industry. The forums and social media sites are on fire as you can imagine. There are two camps, go electric or stick with gas. In my opinion, they both have their places. I wouldn’t… ...Read More

AFS is growing!

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I have some exciting news, AFS is growing. That’s right, the Aluminum fishing series is expanding into more states this year. There are now three divisions for 2022 and I bet this will continue to grow. There is the Northeast Division (Massachusetts & New Hampshire), the Central Division (Minnesota & Wisconsin), and the Southern Division (Tennessee,… ...Read More

Nathan Mann’s 1973 Richline Jon Boat Build

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Check out Nathan Mann’s 1973 Richline Jon Boat Build, it’s just awesome. Nathan who you ask? Nathan from Beards and Bows Outdoors, that’s who. This is one awesome transformation and pretty much all documented on Youtube. Head on over to the Beards and Bows Outdoors page, subscribe to the channel and watch all the videos on this build. This… ...Read More