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    Trolling motor 50 amp breaker

    Connections are prime spot for heat build up. Especially if there is any corrosion. I would check and clean every connection from the trolling motor to the battery. Even slightly loose connections can start to arc leading to more heat buildup. Some questions 1) what size and voltage is...
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    Extending noko gen 3 bank battery charger leads?

    Not the same charger but I extended the leads on mine by bolting the rings together, then wrapping the bolts and rings with a rubberized electrical tape. The extension I made was on a 16ft deep V bass tracker so the extension was about 16 to 18 ft. I used 8ga wire for the extension. I would...
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    Air hammer for rivets...

    The difference is trigger control and being able to vary striking force. Dale said it better than me. I bought this set for doing my boat. I like to have good tools. https://www.yardstore.com/aircraft-sheet-metal-tool-kits/rivet-gun-kits/air-capital-red-box-kit-with-3x-rivet-gun Prior to...
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    Cone to rim?

    yes conical side to rim on every trailer tire I have ever seen. When you get into semi truck and and some cars they can have different styles of lug nuts but the typical "acorn" style nuts found on trailer are pointy end in.
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    Floor covering - carpet, EVA foam, or paint

    Getting old glue off is sure a pain. Nice job
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    Transom replacement

    I bought the 3 quart kit. You will have plenty to do a transom. I put multiple coats on mine built out of 3/4 BCX plywood. Transom was approximately 14 inch tall by 81 inches long. Originally I was only doing the transom since then I've also use to to waterproof a storage compartment lid...
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    Advice on bad brazing

    That's a tuff choice. For the leaking ones I would be tempted to try removing and replacing with a solid rivet then using the G Flex. I'd try to do it on at least one, depending on how the first one went would determine if I tried anymore of just went with G Flex.
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    Tinboats hat giveaway

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    Hydro-Turf Discount

    The lead time on it was pretty long, however I knew that was going to be the case before I made the order. I ordered right around the first of the year when the company was in California, the Hydroturf company has since moved to Florida. Order took right around 10 weeks or so, I think when I...
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    Hydro-Turf Discount

    Placed my order in Jan. Just got around to installing some of it in the boat. Very pleased with what I got. With the PWC discount it was less expensive to order what I actually wanted than to by the B stuff someplace else. Thanks
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    1995 Mirrocraft MV 860 NEW to me

    Tried to keep it open enough to be able to move from the front of the boat to the back without interfering with the other people in the boat. Fishing with the wife and daughter I tend to need to move around the boat. Their idea of fishing has me doing most of the work. I spent hours playing...
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    1995 Mirrocraft MV 860 NEW to me

    Front area of boat. Still on the project list is adding a step the width of the boat from the main area up to the front deck. Basically where the tackle bag and small cooler are sitting. Hard to see in the pic but that area isn't covered with Hydro turf. Rear of the boat Warning sticker so...
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    1995 Mirrocraft MV 860 NEW to me

    Got some aluminum pieces from work that I used as seat bases(the yellow pieces). These worked out really well, Initially I had thought I would use plywood sealed with epoxy but really glad I was able to get/use these. Pic of a storage locker I built from aluminum, topped with epoxy sealed...
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    1995 Mirrocraft MV 860 NEW to me

    I ended up repairing the crack by filling the area between the original boat and the repair patch with epoxy. After that cured for a couple weeks I did a patch with fiberglass cloth and epoxy on the inside of the boat. Pics of a gun box I bought locally from Facebook Market place. Priced new...
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    1995 Mirrocraft MV 860 NEW to me

    Had the boat out fishing on Monday. I'm about 90% done with what I want to do with it. The last couple of things might have to wait till next winter as it's time to use it now. Will post more pics shortly.
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