Recent content by heff

Lowes carries Rustoleum boat paint. Just use a small foam roller.

Those boats can be a tad tippy ( I have one) Really with a good swivel seat, there is no real need to stand and cast. That being said, there are plenty who have added a platform. If you decide that you really want one, make it so that you can remove it without any damage to the boat just in...

Good looking boat. I wish I had a trailer, Actually I NEED a trailer now that I sold my truck. I have the same boat. Used 1/4 ply with carpet on top. It barely adds to the weight. I also made plywood and carpet covers for the benches and attached swivel chairs. The chairs are attached to the...

Looks like a good place to start. Fix any leaks and take boat fishing!!. I found that in the 12footer's the less you take the better off you are. We just fished the river with a trolling motor. I have a 9.9 but it does get a tad squirely at WOT. Have fun with the boat, but remember, Its hard...

I have been around boats all my life, even owned a marina and rarely ever do I see someone winch the entire boat. I have heard about it but usually it is a Northern thing. I cant say how many thousands of times I have launched and trailered a boat but I always power it on. If done correctly it...

First boat putting was a success. And we caught 5 trout before leaving for baseball practice. I have a 9.9hp motor that I rebuilt this weekend that I will run on it tomorrow

I look forward to seeing the finished project. That to me is the perfect boat. I would love to attempt something similar. Very good job.

I'm ready to hear how a 12 footer scoots with a 30 he hanging off the back! Lol, and I was excited to get a 9.9.

Enjoy Hot Springs. I grew up in Edmond and now live in NW Arkansas. Tons of great places to fish up here. We like to travel south and see the sights around HS and further west. Look forward to seeing the finished project.

Does anything need to be done to the boat? Mechanically speaking. I would be interested in seeing how it runs the rivers.

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Looks good. I have never been a fan of foot controlled trolling motors. Even on big boats. I like using my hands.

Nice fish. Look forward to seeing the finished project. I have the same boat but have yet to take it out. How tippy is it? I assume you stand up to bass fish out it.

Definetly take it out in its current configuration. I find the less I take, the better the trip. I have a 12 foot that I just finished, the guys here seem to think it will be too tippy. I would imagine a 10 footer would be even more so. Good thing is, if it is tippy then thats a great excuse...

I plan on taking it out by myself to see how it handles. Im 5'11" and 195 lbs (down from 220) and will be fishing with my 8 year old son. Hopefully the center of gravity wont be too far out of whack. The good thing is the seats can easily be dropped.