Super User A-Jay Posted September 10, 2022 Super User Posted September 10, 2022 Haven't done one of these in a while ~ It was a pretty morning so . . . . . IPS2 Hull's still running strong after 6 seasons and the 200 hp ProXS loves the cool mornings ! Fish Hard A-Jay 12 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted September 10, 2022 Super User Posted September 10, 2022 Good times @A-Jay! Glad you were able to get out on the water 1 Quote
VolFan Posted September 10, 2022 Posted September 10, 2022 That’s pretty cool stuff in a pretty boat on a pretty lake. I will not call you pretty, but glad you got out for some AJ time. Love the growl of that 200… 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted September 10, 2022 Author Super User Posted September 10, 2022 9 hours ago, VolFan said: That’s pretty cool stuff in a pretty boat on a pretty lake. I will not call you pretty, but glad you got out for some AJ time. Love the growl of that 200… Thank You ~ Felt good and I certainly needed some fresh air. As for me 'pretty homely' probably covers it. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User gim Posted September 10, 2022 Super User Posted September 10, 2022 14 hours ago, A-Jay said: and the 200 hp ProXS loves the cool mornings I love the cool mornings this time of year too. Haha 1 Quote
Cbump Posted September 10, 2022 Posted September 10, 2022 Great looking boat. Are those riveted or welded? Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted September 10, 2022 Super User Posted September 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, Cbump said: Great looking boat. Are those riveted or welded? From a review... "1875 Pro-V Series hull and feature long-lasting riveted construction backed by a lifetime warranty." 1 Quote
Cbump Posted September 10, 2022 Posted September 10, 2022 Thanks. I’m thinking about selling my Vexus and getting one of these. Not a lot of lunds down south. I’m thinking the riveted hull could allow some flex that a welded hull won’t. FYI my ‘21 Vexus cracked and getting the hull replaced to a 2023 this month. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted September 10, 2022 Super User Posted September 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, Cbump said: Thanks. I’m thinking about selling my Vexus and getting one of these. Not a lot of lunds down south. I’m thinking the riveted hull could allow some flex that a welded hull won’t. FYI my ‘21 Vexus cracked and getting the hull replaced to a 2023 this month. Alumacrafts are also a riveted hull - for a lower priced option. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted September 10, 2022 Author Super User Posted September 10, 2022 50 minutes ago, Cbump said: Great looking boat. Are those riveted or welded? 40 minutes ago, Cbump said: Thanks. I’m thinking about selling my Vexus and getting one of these. Not a lot of lunds down south. I’m thinking the riveted hull could allow some flex that a welded hull won’t. FYI my ‘21 Vexus cracked and getting the hull replaced to a 2023 this month. Thanks ~ As mentioned above the Pro-V Bass is an IPS2 riveted hull. As for allowing for 'hull flex' - my rig gets me there & back in anything I ask it to safely. May all come down to how that happens. A-Jay Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted September 10, 2022 Author Super User Posted September 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, Cbump said: I had no idea what ips2 meant. It's a basically a hull design that has proven itself on big water for several years. Lund uses it in a few of different boat lines. A-Jay Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted September 10, 2022 Super User Posted September 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, A-Jay said: It's a basically a hull design that has proven itself on big water for several years. Lund uses it in a few of different boat lines. A-Jay Kinda like the Alumacraft - my 50 year old F-9 hull is still watertight...don't think it's been subjected to Gluvit or any other sealers. It's still the same basic hull used in the V-14. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted September 11, 2022 Global Moderator Posted September 11, 2022 Rivets are way underrated. I’ve got a riveted 1957 that’s tough as nails (not Lund but I bet Lunds last that long if not longer) On the other hand I’ve also got an all welded dura craft that’s very tough 3 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted September 11, 2022 Global Moderator Posted September 11, 2022 5 hours ago, Cbump said: How shallow will It go? All the way til ya hit the bottom. 2 4 Quote
GRiver Posted September 14, 2022 Posted September 14, 2022 Nice boat. I like going out every now and then and “letting it eat” for a while. Although mine eats less than yours..haha 15 ft Polar Kraft Mod -V ( welded hull) with a 25 hp Yamaha 4-stroke. 1 1 Quote
Super User T-Billy Posted September 18, 2022 Super User Posted September 18, 2022 On 9/10/2022 at 9:12 PM, TnRiver46 said: Rivets are way underrated. Absolutely, and a leaking or popped rivet is a much cheaper, easier fix than a cracked weld. 2 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted September 18, 2022 Global Moderator Posted September 18, 2022 6 hours ago, T-Billy said: Absolutely, and a leaking or popped rivet is a much cheaper, easier fix than a cracked weld. JB weld top and bottom, it’ll last about 15 or more years Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted September 18, 2022 Super User Posted September 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: JB weld top and bottom, it’ll last about 15 or more years Just make sure it's the 'right' JB weld For filling the holes from the original seats and braces on the F-9 - I used this Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted September 18, 2022 Global Moderator Posted September 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: Just make sure it's the 'right' JB weld For filling the holes from the original seats and braces on the F-9 - I used this I’ve used the kind that looks like a roll of nickels and had great success . I think it’s the same as what you posted just different form Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted September 18, 2022 Super User Posted September 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: I’ve used the kind that looks like a roll of nickels and had great success That's the stuff I used to fill the extraneous holes on the trailer. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted September 18, 2022 Author Super User Posted September 18, 2022 7 hours ago, T-Billy said: Absolutely, and a leaking or popped rivet is a much cheaper, easier fix than a cracked weld. 13 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: JB weld top and bottom, it’ll last about 15 or more years 5 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: Just make sure it's the 'right' JB weld For filling the holes from the original seats and braces on the F-9 - I used this Just to be clear ~ The Pro-V Bass hull IS NOT LEAKING ! Good Talking to ya A-Jay 2 2 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted September 18, 2022 Super User Posted September 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Just to be clear ~ The Pro-V Bass hull IS NOT LEAKING As I said above - neither is the F-9 This is a 'just in case' type thing for new riveted aluminum boat owners. 1 Quote
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