Super User VolFan Posted February 19 Super User Posted February 19 The ones a have are 3/4”, Item # 221900399 at Tractor Supply. 1 Quote
jitterbug127 Posted February 22 Author Posted February 22 Really excited to give this thing a go. Probably have get out again Monday. Bringing weight to put upfront this time. 1 Quote
Super User Swamp Girl Posted February 22 Super User Posted February 22 1 hour ago, jitterbug127 said: Really excited to give this thing a go. Probably have get out again Monday. Bringing weight to put upfront this time. An outboard tiller extension will let you steer from the middle seat, which will greatly balance your boat. 2 Quote
Super User VolFan Posted February 22 Super User Posted February 22 You may also be able to adjust your trim one hole to get the nose down too. It’s going to be weight distribution dependent but the sandbag fixed mine as good as anything. 1 Quote
jitterbug127 Posted March 7 Author Posted March 7 Stall Mats installed really nice. I've got the boat at the welding shop to get plate for the trolling motor and a few feet of tongue added to it. 1 Quote
Super User Swamp Girl Posted March 7 Super User Posted March 7 8 minutes ago, jitterbug127 said: Stall Mats installed really nice. I've got the boat at the welding shop to get plate for the trolling motor and a few feet of tongue added to it. Please send me that chocolate cake. Thanks! Quote
Super User VolFan Posted March 8 Super User Posted March 8 I would also like some chocolate cake. and pics. Quote
jitterbug127 Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 Got the boat out for the first time to actually fish it the other day. I love it! very impressed with how stable the boat is. I installed stall mats so far, and they have been great. I had a trolling motor made from the welder, but he made it out of steel instead of aluminum (don't ask me why. I am still lost on that one). My dad gave me a square street sign I plan to double up and use as a trolling motor plate. I will rivet it into the gunwale of the boat and cover that with EVA foam. It should turn out great. I will mount my power drive after this. I have a garmin 73sv i need to install as well. I am divided on gluing EVA down to the benches or buying and installing seats. I can see a good argument to have each. Boat is exactly what i need. Basic fishing boat, light weight, versatile, plenty of room. I am very pleased. I had a 35 hp outboard on my Jon boat, and moved it to this boat. Its VERY fast. Like so fast I'd say overpowered. I have a 9.9/15 evinrude I have been fixing up I'm going to throw on the back of the boat. I am curious to see how well that pushes my fishing boat. It may be all a guy needs. 1 Quote
Motoboss Posted March 30 Posted March 30 I like the foam padding option, less weight and more “squirm” room. However a backrest is nice. I used some 3M #77 spray adhesive on the foam in my canoe and it’s held up well. I don’t know what the boat is power rated for but a 35 I would think is a tad too much! 🫣 Good to see you out enjoying it! 1 Quote
jitterbug127 Posted Wednesday at 03:55 AM Author Posted Wednesday at 03:55 AM Here is the boat. Still doing updates. Previous owner had indoor/outdoor carpet glued down to middle 2 seats. I’m beginning the process of removing glue residue. I will be installing Eva on all seats. I’m happy with how my trolling motor plate turned out. Stall mats are great (need sprayed down). Fish finder installed this week. Really loving this boat. I’m tempted to get some oars eventually but all in good time. Bimini is the only 100% purchase I still need to make. 3 Quote
Motoboss Posted Wednesday at 01:04 PM Posted Wednesday at 01:04 PM I’m digging the direction it’s going 👍🏼 Quote
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