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I just bought a fuel/water separator filter to reduce stuff going into the carb, and they say on the instructions not to put it in direct sunlight. The issue is everything at the back of in my boat where I keep the fuel tank and battery is in direct sunlight... Is it really problematic to keep...

First of all I apologize if this is a naive/stupid question... I am a new boater with not much experience... I have a 9.9hp 4 stroke Mercury outboard bought new last winter that I used all season and the dealer winterized at the end of the season. I started it for the 1st time this year and it...

I saw on several tin boats a piece of wood or other material on the inside and outside of the transom where we clamp the outboard and I am wondering what are the uses for this. Is it only to prevent cosmetic scratches on the aluminum/paint or does it also help reduce vibrations from the...

I need to raise my outboard ~2 inches or so. What do you guys think about this cheap method? Will it be sturdy enough for a 9.9hp? https://www.my-inflatable-boat.com/inflatable-boat-motor-mount.html

I bought a 14ft aluminum boat last winter and thought to use it mainly for freshwater fishing, but now that I tasted inshore saltwater fishing I am addicted and use it ~90% in saltwater (can't resist catching and eating bluefish, black sea bass, fluke and bluecrabs :D ). I already added a...

Hi guys I am wondering whether I should get an insurance for my boat or not. It is not the most expensive boat (Lowe 2003 14ft aluminum) but I have a new 9.9hp outboard on it. I don't know much about boat insurances. What would you recommend?

I bought a 15lbs anchor at walmart hoping it would be enough for my 14ft v hull but the boat started to drift in the wind, drifting quite fast... The wind was probably 20-25 mph. The only thing that stopped me from drifting was when the anchor got stuck in a submerged tree, and I thought for a...

I m looking for a carpet to put on my front deck and floor or the boat. Went to home depot and lowes but they don't have a lot of choice for outdoor carpet. What carpet do you guys recommend? I was looking for a carpet with uv inhibitors and stains and moisture resistant, what else is important...

I am currently making a deck for my 14ft v hull lowe 1467 boat. I put the structural aluminum tubes and plywood on top of it. Now I would like to add some cushions/foam on the sides of the hull to make this area more comfortable for seating and laying around in the front of the boat. I put some...

I am working on a Lowe 1467 v hull boat and planning to add a floor with carpet to improve comfort in the boat. I saw many guys here adding aluminum structures to support the floor, but I am wondering what happens if you put the floor on some insulation foam (like the pink or green sheets from...

I am planning to buy a foot controlled bow trolling motor to do some fishing in lakes but also sometimes in river mouth or close to shore. I see the necessity of a foot controlled trolling motor in lakes as fishing spots are often close to trees or rocks, but is it really required for saltwater...

Just bought some aluminum rivets and 5200 at home depot tonight and gave a shot in a spare piece of aluminum to see how it goes before working on the hull of my boat. This is the first time I was using rivets and was quite surprised of the result... The back part of the rivet is very protruding...

Hi I just got back home today with my first boat! This is a Lowe 1467 v hull with a new 9.9hp mercury outboard. I have been fishing for 2 years from a canoe so this is going to be a nice improvement. My plan is to add a nice deck I can use to fish from the bow when I am alone with a high seat...

Hi guys I have a 1 year old 122amp h marine deep cycle battery that I use for my trolling motor and a minn kota MK105P portable charger and have been using this setup for 1 year with no issue at all. But when I wanted to charge my battery about month ago the charger was charging for 5 seconds...

Hi guys I just bought a 14ft V boat together with a new 9.9hp Mercury outboard and I am going to pick it up this weekend (I can't wait!!!). I was thinking to have the guys at the dealership fire it up in their big bucket of water and show me how to use it and check basic stuff (this is what they...

Hi Has anyone ever tried to raise the sides of a V-Hull aluminum boat? I am thinking to get a 14ft deep V like Lund WC14 or Starcraft sf14 but would feel safer to have the sides higher when I want to go fishing at sea. I don't plan to go very far from shore but would probably feel safer in case...

Hi guys I never boat a boat before (except a new canoe...) so I don't really know what to check before buying an aluminium boat. From what I read so far here I am planning to check for: - weak/rotten transom - obvious cracks on the hull - leaky rivets - holes in the hull However I don't really...

Hi I am trying to find info and reviews on a 14ft deep v lowe boat, can you please help me identify the model?

Hi I was planning to have installed by a mechanic a trailer hitch and wiring from etrailer.com on my 2007 rav4 but then I saw that uhall was doing some trailer hitches and wiring as well. Do you know what uhall is worth for this? Is the hitch reliable and the install and wiring good? I read some...

Hi guys I am in the market for a 14ft deep V hull aluminium boat (ideally with a 20" transom) and a trailer, if one of you has one to sell around Boston please let me know Thanks Damien