Recent content by Go Fish

I am also with the other guys. Don't do a console unless you need to. this is what I did on my 16 footer, the pictures you are interested in are on page 2: https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19949 The setup is awesome.

My hull is very similar to yours. Look at this thread for some ideas: https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19949 Stability is not an issue and the boat fishes like a champ.

My Crestliner has a plug on the running surface about 6" port of the keel and 6" forward of the transom. The plug screws into the aluminum of the running surface from the inside of the boat. There is a hood on the bottom of the boat, over the plug hole, that has an open end facing aft. It sticks...

Thanks novaman! I am really happy with both the grab bar and the fishfinder. Hummingbird has really got it going on right now. the screen resolution is incredible and the transom mounted transducer will hold bottom at full throttle...I had to put a through hull transducer on my big boat to even...

Thanks for the complements guys! wihil- The stainless hardware cam from an outfit called Surplus Unlimited: https://www.surplusunlimited.com/mm5/merchant.mvc? Look under the "Rail Hardware" link on the page that the link above will take you to. I have been using these guys for my boat...

We left off talking about stuff on the stern so that is a good place to start. The aft casting deck runs right to the transom so there was no longer a place to hang the motor. The solution was a Bob’s Machine Shop Mini-Jack Plate: Here is the overview shot with seats in, set up for a family...

Moler makes a 12 footer ready to accept the right fittings but that doesn't seem like it will fit the bill for you. I don't see any reason why you couldn't buy a double ended hose barb, a couple of high quality hose clamps (the ones with the little shim that makes sure that they stay round) and...

The bow of the boat is all set, save for a sweet recessed cleat that I need to install, so let’s look more at the stern. There is a lot of structure back there to help support the new casting deck so I wanted to take advantage of it. The only spots I had to get creative with were the spans...

At the last post this is what the boat looked like: We left off with me and everyone else thinking my skiff needed a rear casting deck. I also decided it needed a very simple electrical system to power a trolling motor and the new GPS/Fishfinder my lovely wife picked up for me as a gift last...

The stuff between my ears. My wife thinks it is fairly useless...but it comes in handy when I'm floating. Don't be tempted to make a simple boat (and beautiful because it is simple) too complicated. Simplicity is the best accessory.

I'm waiting for a call back from one of Minn Kota's technical folks but at this point I don't think I'm going to have the info before this weekend...and I have some time to spend working on the boat...

Does anyone know how many amps a typical 30-40 lb. thrust trolling motor will draw running wide open? I can't find any numbers for the 36 lb Minn Kota that I intend to wire into the electrical system on my tinny.

I grew up in Michigan and sailed with my parents on lake Huron for about 15 years. The Great Lakes are no joke. The storms build fast and the waves get BIG in a hurry. I have had the diamond from my *** experience several times...in a really well equiped 30' sailboat. Now I play offshore of...

Check out the Hummingbird 570. You should be able to find one for $200 +/- $25. It is a black and white unit but the screen is nice and big and has good resolution. The transducer is really nice and is used on some of their higher end models.

I've got 3 boats that I run in the salt, 2 tin and one glass. They all get a good dousing with water after each use and if I make a mess during the trip they may get a soapy bath. While it can't hurt, I think flushing the motor after use in saltwater is not necessary. I never flush my motors...