tnriverluver Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 10 foot flatbottom will only be rated for 2.5 -3 horse power tops. Don't overpower that little boat! Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted February 19, 2013 Author Posted February 19, 2013 True. I don't need a drag boat. Lol Quote
RyneB Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 that reminds me exactly of my first boat. I used to store it at the club lake locked to a tree. One day i was with my dad, he was in back driving the TM and i was up on the front rigging up. I could hear something under my seat but didnt think nothing of it. We anchored and started fishing and i could still hear something under my seat. After a few casts i looked down at my feet and there was a snake crawling over my feet. Into the drink i went, i am very very afraid of snakes. That little boat got me into fishing and at the time i felt like i was in a $60,000 Ranger. Unfortunately someone stole it a few weeks after the snake incident. I HATE SNAKES Quote
Christian M Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Nice work man! If you're looking to take it to the next level check out tinboats.net, they have dozens and dozens of Jon boat hull conversions. You'll get some great info and ideas. Quote
Christian M Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Nice work man! If you're looking to take it to the next level check out tinboats.net, they have dozens and dozens of Jon boat hull conversions. You'll get some great info and ideas. Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted February 22, 2013 Author Posted February 22, 2013 As one of the other posts said I should go all out. Well it looks like project pimp 'da boat is underway. I am adding two seats with backs on them with 9 inch extensions and they both swivel. A 5 hp gas motor. Moving the trolling motor to the front. A rod holder on each side. Fishfinder electronic. And a custom live well. To each his own. Now for a name.......... Gotta think on this one. Quote
Super User Teal Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 Keep the livewell light. Remember it is a small boat you dont want too much weight. 7lbs to the gallon adds up fast. Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted February 22, 2013 Author Posted February 22, 2013 Oh it will be. Just something to say I have one. Lol. Gotta make sure I have all the latest fashions. :-) Quote
Super User Teal Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 How soon before you get the motor and electronics? Get it right and get some fishing in so yyou can put me on the fish when i bring mine down to Shearon Harris Lake in April/may. Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted February 22, 2013 Author Posted February 22, 2013 Probably in the next 2-3 weeks. I got the fish finder today. Quote
Super User Teal Posted February 22, 2013 Super User Posted February 22, 2013 Good stuff. I want to be on Harris lake sometime durring the spawn...there are some lunkers there... Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted February 22, 2013 Author Posted February 22, 2013 Yessir! I know of a few spots. :-) Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 New seats, fish finder, and rod holders Quote
fishing miked Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 is that regular paint ? or is it that under coating stuff? Quote
Super User Teal Posted February 25, 2013 Super User Posted February 25, 2013 Am i the only one that thinks that the front seat is too far forward for that little boat? It may work just fine but that is a thin little boat and if i was by myself, i dont think i would want to sit up there for fear of tipping forward too far. A long time ago, I had a lil 10fter like that and it sat low enough with my 200lbs in the middle. You may want to test that out or bring that chair back 1 Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 Seats aren't bolted down yet. Just sitting there. They can be moved. The paint is an outdoor mix with primer and paint included. Then a clear coat. Quote
Super User Teal Posted February 25, 2013 Super User Posted February 25, 2013 Seats aren't bolted down yet. Just sitting there. They can be moved. The paint is an outdoor mix with primer and paint included. Then a clear coat. Oh ok. Sounds good. Quote
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 I'm gonna do some testing today to see how it planes with the water based in where they need to go. :-) 1 Quote
HookSetDon Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 Nice looking rig, Be proud of that hard work and blisters from all the sanding! Go out and catch some fish! Quote
Trailer Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 Dude! Where's the Power Pole? just kidding. Quote
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