Recent content by 93longhorn

So insurance finally got back in touch and said that they "could pay" $200 on this. WHAT?! I am definitely going to take the trailer to a repair shop to get an estimate to make my point with them. If a total loss on the trailer, it's about $600 for a new one at Academy. If they offered...

Where did you buy that aluminum? And how did you know how to fasten it inside the boat, etc.? And how did you cut it? I want to venture out and have a few ideas for my 12 footer...just not sure where to start.

CRS - I haven't considered that but not a bad idea! I'm also looking for a good fish finder...could always apply some insurance cash there too :-)

Thanks for your reply and suggestions. The next day I woke up at the lake and our campsite and could see more. I drove into Mount Pleasant and got a new battery and then went to the car wash, tipped the boat, and washed it out with soap and water. It didn't prevent the paint from peeling...

I have this exact same boat, just a 1988 12' version...Thinking of doing something like this but just not sure if I'm skilled enough to work with aluminum, rivets, find materials, etc. In the end how much weight do you think you added to this boat? I guess a credit should be taken for removing...

New to the forum and boat ownership entirely... Bought a 12' foot 1988 Sears boat this summer to spend more time fishing with my son in the DFW area. Just wanted a simple, lightweight boat and found a deal on it...Finally took it to the lake a few weeks ago for the first time on a church...