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    My DIY green/red marker lights

    so i had some strip LED lighting laying around, and figured i wanted to upgrade my one dinky little marker light for the front of the boat....here is what i came up with..... works pretty **** well too!
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    new electrical system / DIY console completed

    hey guys, so here is my 3 days worth of work, its just about 95% finished. just a few pieces of trim and aesthetic things and it'll be complete. any questions ill be glad to answer. i basically hooked up a 12V battery to supply: 1. x2 charging ports 2. 6 switch with fuse box 3. marine radio...
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    quick wire gauge question

    ok so im running a fresh new electrical system in my 14' jon boat. i know each electrical component has its own gauge needed i.e. 14 - 22, what ever it may be. my question is, if i am running all my components from 12v battery to rocker panel switch board with built in fuses, all the components...
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    trailer box storage ideas

    hey guys, anyone have any variation of these boxes? please post a pic if you do and what should i know about mounting or buying? i know metal is heavier but most rugged, i want it to be water tight, to store extra supplies and what not. thanks in advance.
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    somewhat new to wiring/batteries

    okay fellas, i've done some fairly simple wiring and what not in cars that i have had in the past, i.e. installing new radio/speakers/LED interior lights.... with that being said, i dont know too much about starting from scratch and running what gauge wire, how to hook up to switches, how to run...
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    DIY consol without stearing

    hey guys, just trying to get some late winter/early spring DIY projects in line. last season i knew i wanted to add a "mini" side consol for fishfinder, radio, cupholder, what have you to give my 14' jon boat some character. just checking to see if anyone has any pictures of theirs or plans...
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    New bunks/guides for 14.5 ft jon boat

    1 - 2x4 8ft long cut in half 4 - 3/16th inch flat iron 4 - "square" U bolts 3/16ths 4 - 7/16ths bolts Outdoor carpet Can of adhesive Metal primer Color of choice for spray paint
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    Is this repairable?

    So this is the first time I had my boat out since I bought it in Feb. Some chick rear ends me in stop and go traffic on the highway and cracks the mounting bracket of my motor. Just curious if this is repairable or if she's **** out of luck by having to replace my entire motor? Hope you guys can...
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    What makes your boat unique...

    Okay so I'm looking for ideas, little odds and ends that I can add onto my boat or to make it a little bit more unique than the others. In your opinion what little things can be done to make your boat stand out from the rest of them. Right now I'm thinking of making a custom shelf/rod...
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    CB radio

    so I am quite new to the marine life and have a question about mounting a scanner radio in my 14' jon boat. I used to be a volunteer EMT so I had a small radio in my personal vehicle that was wired to the electrical system in my car. its not a full on CB radio with mic that I can call out on...
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    winch mounting

    okay so I bought the hand winch "crank" strap for my trailer to secure the boat to the trailer. my buddy says the only real way it will work is if I attach it to my trailer with a vertical "post"......but the thing isn't sold with the vertical arm....so my question is do I really need this? and...
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    Live well/bench seat material

    So I removed the seat from the middle bench and added to a pedestal on the new front deck I just built on my 14' Jon. my question is, what is everyone's thoughts on using butcher block or a thick cutting board as the lid for the live well/seat, it's waterproof and will be able to cover the live...
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