Recent content by sheffsboat

Ahoy Tinboater, I'm thinking about putting a canopy/bimini on my 14ft aluminum jon boat. I fish out here in coastal NC so it gets hot. I was thinking about making a full enclosure so maybe I can sleep out on the water in the calm inlets out there. Anybody got pics of their set-ups? Can...

Hey tinboaters, Got another mod question. So I'm trying to cut my plywood to fit exactly just inside of my 14ft aluminum jon boat. My plywood isn't going all the way down to the bench seat so I need more plywood to put a vertical wall if that makes since. My issue is that I can't seem to...

@Talons. Not sure about the diff colors. At my Home Depot all they had was black. I'm sure black and tan are the only two they got though.

Ahoy Tinboaters, Anybody know about drum running this month? I'm in eastern NC and this summer has actually been good for drum fishing. Over where I am at (camp lejeune) the red drum have been biting good. They should be hitting more this month and next since it'll be peak season for...

Requesting to board ship! My name is Joe but everybody calls me sheff (short version of my last name). I'm new here and I live in NC. I graduated recently from UNC-Greensboro and now I'm in the USMC at Camp Lejeune, NC. I love this site and all the posts have helped me out alot with my...

Ahoy tinboaters! I'm thinking about coating my deck with Rust-Oleum 15 oz. Truck Bed Coating Spray-On. Has anybody ever used this stuff before? They sell it at Home Depot for like $8. Anyway, I don't want to put carpet down but I need to protect my plywood deck from the salt water. I...

Tinboaters, Need some more help. I got my plywood for my deck on my jon boat but how in the heck do I cut it exactly to fit just inside the boat? I tried using cardboard as my outline but that stuff didn't seem to work out too well. I'm thinking maybe using a big sheet of paper to make...

"One day.....tin boats will rule the world....one day" Hello there fellow tinboaters, I got a quetion about my 14ft jon boat mod. Before I bolt down my deck I want to put some styrofoam in the hull to help out with the weight and to maybe keep me floating if I hit an iceberg out there...

Sounds great guys. Thanks for the advice. I tell ya what....a good fishing seat is worth its weight in gold! I can cut corners on my jon boat mod except for the seat haha. Has anyone given the high back seats at Walmart at try? The cabela's big man seat is out of stock until spring time. I...

Fellow Tinboaters, I'm looking for a boat motor that is 9hp or below. I got a 12ft jon boat and I need a motor to go with it. I'm willing to pay for shipping if too far to pick up. I'm over here in Camp Lejeune, NC so anybody in NC please pm or call 254-458-1367. I'm looking for the...

Hey guys/gals, I'm looking for the most hardcore boat seat to put on my 14ft jon boat. I'm a big guy and like to have great back support for my fishing trips. I was looking at the Cabela's big man seat and it looks ok. But I want to get some replies from my fellow tinboaters on what is...

Tinboaters, New member here so I thought this forum might be a good spot to post. I'm looking for a boat seat/pedestal for my 14ft aluminum jon boat and possibly a 5hp (or lower) motor. I'm over here at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base and I'm done looking for boat accessories to buy over...

Fellow Tinboaters! Can anyone help me with showing me how to hook up a switch panel on my 12ft aluminum boat? I don't know anything about electrical so I need Barney style instructions. What I want to do is take a battery and run it to a switch board. From my switch board I want to be...

Thanks guys. By any chance....would anyone be willing to show me how to begin hooking up my electric stuff on a jon boat. I'm a visual learner so pics would go best with some instructions too. All I want to do is hook up a bilge, live well, and couple of light (maybe). I know I need a...

Hello TinBoat Nation, Can anyone help me with some questions? I want to know how I can hook up my trolling motor and a bow light and bilge pump and live well on one battery. Is it possible? haha. I know there can be something done with a switch board or control board type set up but I...