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  1. speckledtrout

    is my motor too big?

    For my own $0.02 cents, I recommend you sell the motor and get a smaller newer motor. I've had several tin boats over the years, 14-16ft and all had either a 9.9 2 stroke or 4 stroke. That's plenty of power to put it on a plane for my use. My current Nymph 14R came with an older 25hp...
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    Please Welcome Boat Covers Direct as TinBoats newest Sponsor

    I opened this sponsor section for the first time and am pleased to see Boat Covers direct on here. I rarely take time to post recommendations but do have to commend this company. I bought my Bimini from them 3yrs ago for my Grady white and it's been a great addition. The fit/finish is...
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    NC sound

    I fish shackleford, Morehead, Beaufort inlet, cape lookout, lCW, and the haystacks areas....unbeatable fishing
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    casting platform for a saltware Nymph

    I think I just got closure on this.... I found a great modification last night on this site by a mid west fellow jimmy..... He designed a clean uncluttered mod on his 14r that looks fantastic. I plan to follow his idea and slightly increase the platform size. I'm really appreciative of this...
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    1981 14r sea nymph... here I go again (update 4-28-12)

    This is a great modification, nicely executed. I'll use this as inspiration for my own 14r mod however I think I'll increase the bow platform length a bit for cast netting. And I like your side support idea -- I'll use that to run some planers aft. You've done a terrific job and I really...
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    casting platform for a saltware Nymph

    hi folks, I recently found this site and much appreciate it as a resource for ideas and advice. I use my Sea Nymph 14R mostly for saltwater fishing here in coastal NC and am considering modifying its layout to achieve these objectives: * create a reasonably large front platform that's...
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