Recent content by Aswald

Don't get me wrong, I love bow-mounts but this particular model just feels wrong for this boat (given its size). There are better suited alternatives than the particular bow-mount I have, anything with a smaller mounting footprint and/or a different control method would be nice. As is, every...

Hello everyone, long term lurker but I've spent the past few days (and most of the past two weeks planning) redoing my 12'. I got her in a trade for an old fiberglass boat when I lived in TN last year. I'd been saying to myself I was going to do this, I was going to do that, yada yada bing...

Thank you much!

I'm working on my 1032 and the PO has painted the interior a pale yellow color (exterior is still the stock green). I would like to redo the inside to match the outside (as close as possible). Is it really necessary to completely strip the areas I want to recolor or can I just scuff those...

I believe the link below is what you are looking for? (he carpeted his but the installation is the same) https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=18860&start=15

I am thinking of doing the same thing on my boat. I am considering purchasing an additional transducer and mount for the transom and keep that plugged into my Garmin 150 while motoring and then plugging in the trolling motor transducer when up front. I have a 1232 and plan to just keep the unit...

Depending on the cost, I would add it. More transom support is always a plus. If it's the support I"m thinking of it goes from the inside wall of the transom and either arcs or bends down and rivets to the floor/rib. If you think about how the force of the motor propels your boat, it pushing...

What about doing that in some fashion and just swapping to a series of smaller size equivalent volt batteries? Someone with a little more electrical word savvy may explain it better but I believe there is no reason you couldn't take several smaller 12v or 24v batteries (don't mix the voltage)...

Well, anything small and light obviously. Small lights, rod holders, basic seats. Since it sounds like you'll be handling it from the truck bed to the water, why not get one of those kayak/jon dolly's for about $40 that gives you wheels when you need it. Will really take the load off...

Sucks about the crack. But if it's a 2011 you should still be within the 3 year warranty. When you boat that boat new part of the cost and likely part of the reason was warranty. Time to use it. If you're gonna take it in for service, since it's likely only a year left, may as well have them...

An old jon holds up better and is easier to repair than an old fiberglass. I'm in the process of selling my 35yr old fiberglass because the transom doesn't have much life left and the whole hull is generally sun-baked and brittle. Can you prevent that from happening by taking care of it, sure...

Got some numbers from a kind sir at Bass Pro. I stopped in on a rainy Sunday to check their inventory, which was low across the board on boats last time I went. Looks like they've gotten some arrivals since last I was there, a handful of their 10 - 15K regular bass boats and a whole bunch of...

I have been searching for a trailer myself and deciding between new or used and what options are out there. I've looked into this Harbor Freight trailer, haven't seen a lot of positive about it. The only upside is that it is probably the cheapest new trailer you will find. For not much more...