Recent content by LunkerHunter28

Jim, I'm willing to settle for that but I need some guidance on exactly what would be the best stuff to use. How thick should I get my flooring 3/8ths? What's the best method to attach it to the boat, would it be screws, rivets (if so what kind). IF this is what I end up doing, and it suspect it...

I take it you're referring to the weight then right? I"m flirtin' w/ 175 for myself, 15# anchor 1 12v marine battery....gear.....occassionally 1 other person over 200..... ok. I see where you're going. LH28

I'm in the same situation w/ Ole JohnnyBoy. I have a 10' Lowe's too. I like just deckin' the floor to hide the ribs and to provide a quieter ride. I agree w/ Heavy Chevy.. for a 10' footer...it' just not worth putting more $ into the trailer, especially if it'd be worth more than the boat! My...

This is exactly what I'm thinkin' of doing w/o trying to add too much weight to the rig (a lowe 10' jon). Anybody have any suggestions or advice as to why this is a bad idea? I wasn't going to go all out just enough to have a quieter floor and less hazards w/o sacrificing stability. LH28

what about a dyi fix for a puncture or spot welding? Anybody have a suggestions on a economic tools to do the job? I haven't managed to damage mine yet but knowing me..... LH28

Another idea on a support system...a medium sized (whatever size fits best) traffic saftey cone works wonders. Home Depot has 'em 12", 18" and 28" sizes w/ the 28" priced at 15 bucks Just my .02. Lh28

Well, probably not but I was thinking just in case I had to launch at 1 spot and had to boogie farther than where I can launch from. It is easier to drive thing full ahead from the rear, especially in choppy water. LH28

backpain, I eventually will probably give in too but not for a 10' jon. I think I'm going to try and find a longer bolt to replace the one that came w/ the mk so I can use a butterfly nut and make switch that much faster. I can see myself having a heck of a time trying to pick up that itty...

:shock: That'd piss me off to the point of no return. Hope you got a least a partial refund. I've heard a lot about the accurists. I'll have to check 'em out. I'm not in the market right now but it's good knowledge. LH28

BassBoy1, You seem to get where I getting at. Yeah, I was thinking of putting in a backhatch, not a top hatch. I don't expect to have much room there anyway. I don't think or really want to cut out the front bench b/c as you said, it'd weaken the boat, which of course is not exactly wise for...

You hit it on the head w/ the $...and that's a birthday present to myself kinda $ usually I have to search for under $50 :cry: to try and get the best for my $. I've been looking hard and the abu garcia black max but haven't committed yet. I also love quantums reels, just wish I could find...

I am not looking to build a casting deck. All I want is something sturdy enough to essentially have a small deck that would hold a trolling motor mount if I ever bought one and double as storage underneath as listed in my first post. I would like to mount a fish finder on it hard wired to a...

I know that 10' is extremely short for mods but I'm not looking to build a casting deck, more just a little something to A: hold a trolling motor, B: fish finder C: potentially a cleat or two. I was thinking maybe just leaving just enough room w/ a little door (lockable) to stow away some life...

You guys answered a idea/question I was pondering myself. I have (Lowe?) 10' jon that at one point was used for fishing but the guy I got it from used it for Duck Hunting. So, now I have this sharp cameo on it but I wanted to though a tm on the bow w/o having to shell 250 plus for a bow mounted...

Thanks for the tip, I'll do that. How about reels? I'd love to find something US made that is quality as well...striking out elsewhere. LH28