Recent content by AlexB

Hey, everyone. I have a quick question. A while back I replaced the transom wood in my old 12’ Gregor aluminum skiff. The replacement went well (thanks for the tips!) but now I’ve got an annoying rattle. At certain speeds/RPMs, the aluminum transom “skin” vibrates and rattles loudly against the...

Thanks! I'm definitely happy with the way it came out. I really have no complaints with the way the boat handles at this point, so I probably won't spent the $ to add a hydrofoil. If the day comes when I have some free time and a hankering to tinker with my boat, I might make a DIY hydrofoil...

All good! I do the same thing sometimes... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I already modified my transom, and I'm happy with the results (see pic above). The prop doesn't ventilate anymore, and the boat performs just as it should. I didn't like the idea of permanently installing a fixed jack plate without KNOWING it would fix my problem. Sent from my iPhone using...

Sounds like a pretty expensive fix... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I took the boat out yesterday to try out my transom modification. Wow... night and day... I can now run the motor at proper trim, and I couldn't even get the prop to ventilate if I tried. It felt rock solid and performed just how I hoped it would. :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the tips, guys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What's up, guys? I'm interested in installing some sort of anchor pulley/lock system to make it easier for my lady friend to raise and lower the anchor from the bow. I've looked at the Scotty anchor lock, but I'm not sure it's sturdy enough to handle a ~10 lb mushroom anchor. I've also...

Thanks! I put the motor on there for a minute yesterday, and it looked MUCH better. Hopefully I'll get to try it out this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Went for it... I'm happy with how it turned out. I'll post a report after I give it a whirl. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Options I'm seeing: - Hydrofoil (I'm still not seeing any no-drill options for an 8-HP outboard - please point me in the right direction if you know of one). Cost: ~$100 - Jack plate (Is there any way to make this work for a clamp on/tiller outboard? I'm hesitant to drill a bunch of hole...

Yeah, it does suck. Hell, I even called Gregor before I bought the motor and "confirmed" that a short shaft was what I needed for my boat. They didn't ask me first for a measurement or HIN at the time, so I guess they weren't thinking of the dozen or so "unique" hulls they made in 1977. Oh...

For what it's worth, bolting the motor to the transom is not an option. If I leave it outside overnight it WILL be gone in the morning. I need to be able to unclamp it and bring it into the garage for safe storage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm not sure I'm following you. Are you pretty much saying I should have bought a long shaft motor and mounted it high? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I guess it might be worth trying a hydrofoil, but I'm hesitant to throw more money at gadgets that might not fix my problem. Now that I know my boat has a "unique" transom height, the idea of chopping it back down to standard height doesn't sound too bad. It should be as simple as cutting...