detroit1 Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 I guess i need to explain. Hearing too many horror stories of the welds breaking on new and a few years old boats . Then trying to get them fixed (correctly) in a timely matter. My riveted deep v (grumman '96 ) has yet to have any problems (rivets or leaks) so far. It averages 34 trips a year and is not garaged, and i don't baby it. They aren't welded for strength, they are welded for ease of manufacture / time. My 2 cents. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted December 30, 2020 Super User Posted December 30, 2020 11 hours ago, detroit1 said: I guess i need to explain. Start a Grumman owners' thread. I'm sure eventually someone will come on to thumbs down your boat. 2 Quote
jaimeastin Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 Just some pictures of my bunks. I replaced the bunks after. Two failed on my summer road trip. Two failed after fist leg from CA to AR. I noticed when I was in OKC that the side bunk was completely gone! Not sure how that happened. When I arrived to Arkansas and launched in the River, I saw that my bunk just about fell off. The lag bolts fell out on the road. Sorry to the flat tires for some person(s) on I-40... I think the same happened to the side bunk. I did not hit or get hit. The lags just rattled out.  I replaced the side bunk and one long bunk and carpet in Arkansas. I treated the boards there with a sealing protector... I did not use treated wood. I brought the second board back with me and replaced it at the lake in CA.  I did not use lag bolts. I countersunk a bolt through the wood and put a locking but on the underside... All stainless steel. This way, if a nut falls off, that is all I need to replace... Secondly, I left the bottom of the bunks exposed so that the wood drains faster. I can tell if they are going bad.  3 Quote
Bolar Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 Nice work. Now I have to go out and check mine again. When the time comes I have been considering the Ultimate Bunk Bards or maybe Gatorbaks. Quote
jaimeastin Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Bolar said: Nice work. Now I have to go out and check mine again. When the time comes I have been considering the Ultimate Bunk Bards or maybe Gatorbaks.  Thanks. Yeah, those gatorbaks look nice. I was in a quick rush to get mine fixed, but I would love to put something other than carpet on next time. I did not realize the screws had come out. I tried to just go bigger, but that did not work because the wood was so tore up in the hole.  1 Quote
Terrance Waters Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 On 1/5/2021 at 1:58 AM, jaimeastin said: Just some pictures of my bunks. I replaced the bunks after. Two failed on my summer road trip. Two failed after fist leg from CA to AR. I noticed when I was in OKC that the side bunk was completely gone! Not sure how that happened. When I arrived to Arkansas and launched in the River, I saw that my bunk just about fell off. The lag bolts fell out on the road. Sorry to the flat tires for some person(s) on I-40... I think the same happened to the side bunk. I did not hit or get hit. The lags just rattled out.  I replaced the side bunk and one long bunk and carpet in Arkansas. I treated the boards there with a sealing protector... I did not use treated wood. I brought the second board back with me and replaced it at the lake in CA.  I did not use lag bolts. I countersunk a bolt through the wood and put a locking but on the underside... All stainless steel. This way, if a nut falls off, that is all I need to replace... Secondly, I left the bottom of the bunks exposed so that the wood drains faster. I can tell if they are going bad.  That's a good idea leaving the bottom of the bunks exposed to help drain the water faster. I think I'll do that when I have to replace my bunks. About a month ago I knocked off my side bunk when I misjudged my alignment driving the boat back onto the trailer. It snapped the bolt off. Fortunately it was an easy fix,  1 Quote
FreeDivr Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 What have you all used for the spare tire? I have had the spare sitting in the garage and throw it in the truck when I leave...I know super lazy of me to not mount it lol. Anyways, u bolt? Is there an aftermarket lock system? What have you all done??? Quote
Bolar Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 16 hours ago, FreeDivr said: What have you all used for the spare tire? I have had the spare sitting in the garage and throw it in the truck when I leave...I know super lazy of me to not mount it lol. Anyways, u bolt? Is there an aftermarket lock system? What have you all done???  I used stainless bolts to hold it down. Pics are a few pages back.    1 Quote
jaimeastin Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 On 1/28/2021 at 10:54 AM, FreeDivr said: What have you all used for the spare tire?  Day before my road trip, I ran out and purchased a spare tire and ubolt. A few thousand miles later, it is still good. I will probably upgrade to one with a lock later... But for now this works.  I need to get a trailer jack. I have a couple blocks of wood that I would use with the truck jack for now. There is a trailer jack that you just attach and go in reverse and it pops right up. 1 Quote
Dirt Posted March 19, 2021 Posted March 19, 2021 Can someone do me a favor and measure the ground clearance of the low part of the trailer in the middle of the rear? I’m on the edge of ordering a classic, but have a steepish driveway and want to compare with my friends ranger which made it up the driveway. It’s the only thing left before buying one. Quote
Bolar Posted March 20, 2021 Posted March 20, 2021  I got this Roll-on-Jack a little after I got the boat. I haven't had to use it yet. I tossed it in the back of my truck just in case. I just looked at it again and I will say wow, I didn't pay that much for it!  Quote
Herman Muenster Posted March 21, 2021 Posted March 21, 2021 On 3/19/2021 at 6:40 PM, Dirt said: Can someone do me a favor and measure the ground clearance of the low part of the trailer in the middle of the rear? I’m on the edge of ordering a classic, but have a steepish driveway and want to compare with my friends ranger which made it up the driveway. It’s the only thing left before buying one. Sitting in the garage, fairly level, i measure about 10 inches. Quote
Dirt Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 On 3/21/2021 at 4:36 AM, Herman Muenster said: Sitting in the garage, fairly level, i measure about 10 inches. Thank you sir, hopefully will be a new owner within the next week Quote
Terrance Waters Posted March 24, 2021 Posted March 24, 2021 20 hours ago, Dirt said: Thank you sir, hopefully will be a new owner within the next week Post a picture if you buy it Quote
Dirt Posted April 11, 2021 Posted April 11, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 1:13 PM, Terrance Waters said: Post a picture if you buy it Here she is, just got home. Eager to get the motor broken in and enjoy. Now to binge on the thread and catch up with the shared knowledge  5 Quote
Bolar Posted April 11, 2021 Posted April 11, 2021 14 hours ago, Dirt said: Here she is, just got home. Eager to get the motor broken in and enjoy. Now to binge on the thread and catch up with the shared knowledge   Wax it. Wax it now, then wax it again.   1 Quote
Terrance Waters Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 On 4/10/2021 at 10:44 PM, Dirt said: Here she is, just got home. Eager to get the motor broken in and enjoy. Now to binge on the thread and catch up with the shared knowledge   Just now, Terrance Waters said: Beautiful!  1 Quote
Herman Muenster Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/10/2021 at 9:44 PM, Dirt said: Here she is, just got home. Eager to get the motor broken in and enjoy. Now to binge on the thread and catch up with the shared knowledge Enjoy!  I see you have upgraded the rims. They look good.  Be careful though, the Bait Monkey's middle name is Upgrade. Quote
Dirt Posted April 15, 2021 Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) On 4/13/2021 at 3:36 AM, Herman Muenster said: Enjoy!  I see you have upgraded the rims. They look good.  Be careful though, the Bait Monkey's middle name is Upgrade. I had no idea, maybe they're the standard now?  Took the boat out the other day, not one problem. Very happy so far Edited April 15, 2021 by Dirt 1 Quote
Dirt Posted April 15, 2021 Posted April 15, 2021 On 8/15/2019 at 4:22 PM, Passing Tradition said: I have had my boat for over a year now and have been a long time follower of this thread. I wanted to share some of the stuff I have done to mine since so many people on here have been so helpful getting mine to where it is. Below are pictures of my battery, gas tanks, charger, trolling pedal tray, and  humminbird units. I also put on a SE Sport 400 unit and it really helps with the hole shot, getting on plane and gave me an extra 2 mph on the top end. Hopefully this help others with their ideas and layouts. Any more shots of that battery compartment? I'm looking at doing the same, did you just self tap the holders for the second gas tank? What else is stored in there? Quote
jaimeastin Posted April 29, 2021 Posted April 29, 2021 On 3/20/2021 at 7:38 AM, Bolar said:  I got this Roll-on-Jack a little after I got the boat. I haven't had to use it yet. I tossed it in the back of my truck just in case. I just looked at it again and I will say wow, I didn't pay that much for it!  That's what I am looking to get... 1 Quote
Bolar Posted June 14, 2021 Posted June 14, 2021  I lost my anchor today! I was fishing a river and dropped the anchor, I couldn't figure out why I was getting so close to a log jam coming up, pulled up the rope, no anchor .  I was using a carabiner tied to a rope which clipped to the anchor. I guess somehow when I dropped the anchor the rope pushed open the clip and the anchor slipped out .  The bite had shut down anyway, so I made my way to the launch and went home. That one small thing put a cloud over the whole experience.  I've got a strong magnet. Next time I'm there I'll fish for the anchor.  Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 Ugh, but a carabiner? Try this rigging, but use a chain! Â Â https://images.app.goo.gl/NRiNyEAn44HXh33Q8 Quote
Super User gim Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Bolar said: I lost my anchor today! I was fishing a river and dropped the anchor, I couldn't figure out why I was getting so close to a log jam coming up, pulled up the rope, no anchor Lol been there done that. Not a great feeling when you pull the rope up empty. 1 Quote
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