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Hey folks. Some of you may have read about the tree branch denting my boat. I've settled with the insurance company and I basically got the boat for free now, I just need to fix the dent. After flipping it and putting some water in it I also found that there is a pinhole of a leak too. It drips...

Hey folks. I have a G3 1442 that got molested by a large branch. As many know, we in the northeast got HAMMERED by some fierce wind. We lost power for 2 days but many are still out. Anyway, my G3 was flipped on it's trailer for winter and an 8" branch came down stump first directly onto one of...

Hey fellas. I have a 80 something Mercury 18 and I love it. It really scoots my 1442 along. Anyway, when doing the yearly lower unit change this fall, the oil came out milky. I know that there are a few ways for water to enter the lower unit, but how do I tell which one has failed? I did an...

I was just wondering what folks are using for hinges for the doors in their decking. I'm about to start decking my 1442 and would like to use a hinge that is not visible from the top but I'm not sure what to use. A stainles piano hinge seems the easiest but the top of the hinge will be visible...

Hey guys. I just scored what I think is my best craigslist score yet. A Minn Kota bow mount 55lb with Autopilot and Copilot. He said it also had "some thing to hook up to a fish finder". Basically saying it had Universal Sonar. How can I tell? I saw some pictures of ones online that had a...

In addition to my Jon boat I also have a pontoon. The issue I'm having is that when it's stored outside with the cover on, there are black streaks of oxidization that drip down from the snaps that hold the cover on. I imagine it's a pretty common issue. Its a real pain to get this off of my...

I recently aquired an 83 mercury 18horse for my 1442g3. I really think I need a prop for it. Its got a couple small chunks taken out about the size of a chocolate chip and a hairline crack about 2" long extending from one of them. I assume that warrants replacement. I haven't run this motor on...

A few years back, just before he passed, my grandfather gave me all of his fishing gear. Included was the shimano reel that he taught me to fish with many years ago. Also in the group was a selection of his old trolling setups with leaded line. My question is about this line. Is it still OK to...

I was just thinking of a different kind of bait and was wondering if anyone has used live mice for bass. Seems like it would work well. How would you rig the little fella? I was thinking just get some of the feeder mice from petco or something. Kinda spendy but maybe worth a shot? whatcha think?

I have a couple of Exide Orbital batteries. I believe they are agm. From what I can tell they are dead though. I gave up on them a year ago and they've been laying in the garage for that time. I got a new charger that I figured i'd try em on but we'll see. My question is how come even though...

mcmaster carr sells (and i'm sure others do too) aluminum rivnuts. for those who dont know what they are, basically they are rivits that once installed you can thread a bolt into the middle of. I haven't used the aluminum ones but I've used the steel ones and they are very strong. The tension of...

Hey there. I have a line on a used jon boat in my area. It's a 3 year old G3 1442. with a minn kota 43(?) lb trolling motor and battery. 2 leather swivel seats. He's asking 1500. Fair price? It's the perfect boat for what I want. Thanks for the help.