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So, Im still just in the planning stages with this 1648 that I picked up and Im looking for some ideas. My plan is to make this as much like a Tracker Panfish as possible. Im a crappie fisherman and that boat just suits me perfectly. I think I can turn this boat into that for less than half the...

Hey all. I havnt been around this site for a couple years, Used to be pretty active here. Today I got a call from a buddy that's moving to SC. Said he had a couple of tin boats, a trolling motor and a battery to get rid of. If I wanted, I could have them for the grand total of FREE and he would...

So the boats done, its time to start thinking abou the portable livewell. I have a tournament in Sept and would like to go ahead and get it made so that I can test it and work out any bugs prior to my first tourny. So, my question is about the size of the cooler. I fish crappie tournaments so it...

Okay, this is probably not made of tin but its definately the coolest rig Ive ever seen. Check this thing out. Never mind the one hooked to the Jeep, watch the van behind it!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRGFdmj2fOo

Anyone ever make a rod dryer? Ive been watching a ton of videos on custom rod making and Im very interested in learning. Being a wood turner, I allready have the tools and skills to make custom handles but I have no way of spinning the rod for the drying process. I dont know if this is something...

Well, as some of you know, I recently finished my build. I have a few items left over that I decided not to use or cant use on my boat. Since TinBoats made my build possible, I wanna give back with a couple of contests. This first one is for a set of Rod Saver vertical mounts that holds 6 rods...

I need some reccomendations for some crappie gear. I used to be way into bass fishing and have some really nice gear but now crappies are my thing and my bass gear is way too heavy. My current crappie rigs are cheap ultra light combos I bought at WallyWorld. They work great for shooting docks...

My boat is a 1436. Typical floor and decking mod, all aluminum. Single group 29 battery. 10 horse outboard with 6 gallon tank and one fat man adding about 260 pounds. I typically fish small lakes, rarely any river or anything with any kind of noticable current. Is a 10 pound anchor enough? Thats...

I purchased some LED strips from a guy in China on Ebay to use as courtesy lights. I hooked every strip up individually to make sure they worked before install and everything lit up and was very bright. I didnt even realize untill I was installing them today, that all of them have the contacts...

Are all group 29 batteries the same size? I plan to use the Maxx 29 from WalMart. I need to frame up a base inside my battery compartment. Havnt purchased my battery yet and dont really wanna have to drive up to WalMart to measure a battery. Can someone give me the dimensions? I need length and...

I got the framing finished up yesterday for my front deck. Today, I would like to build the hatch doors and start cutting the floor panels. My question involves spacing for carpet. How much spacing should I leave around the hatch doors to get a snug fit once carpet is installed? Also, for the...

Is there an app available to access tinboats from? I have an app called Forum Runner that I use for several woodworking forums that I frequent but I cant find this site on there.

I purchased a single bank on board charger for my boat but am a little confused based on a few other comments Ive read. Ive seen mention that everything should be disconnected from the battery before charging but the idea behind an on board is that all you have to do is plug it in. So, should...

I dunno how many of you remember my build as its been awhile since I have worked on it. My boat will be all aluminum except for the transom when its done. I'm getting ready to start working on it again and I'm trying to get the rest of what I need to finish it. Some carpet and some aluminum...

So I called Capri Carpet today to order my carpet. Through all of my research, I found they seem to have the best prices but they want 70 bucks to ship me a a 21' roll of carpet. I dont know that I'm willing to pay that much for shipping, thats almost as much as the carpet itself. So, where do...

Yeah yeah, youve heard that before right!?! No really, I'm ordering my carpet tomorrow. Ive got to get this thing finished up so I can go fishin. Its been way too long. Ive been lurking around here for a few days now and theres a lot of nice projects going on and lots of new people. I sure miss...

Just wanted to stop in and say hi. Its been awhile, dang near a year. Many of you know, I halted all boat progress last year due to our adoption case going to court. Its still in progress. Our permanent legal custody changed to guardianship which is one step closer!! In the meantime, the wife...

I'm not ready for decking yet but was out messing with the boat today and discovered a problem I hadnt noticed before and want to get you guys thought on it. My outboard is a beautiful 1956 Johnson 10 horse. Its all original and in near mint condition so I dont want to alter it in any way...

Okay, next step in the boat build is wiring. Ive wired up multiple car stero jobs and trailers but never a full on new build project. So.....I need some help. First off, I purchased this switch panel...

I want to put some lights in the boat for the occasional night fishing trip. They dont need to be overly bright, would just be used for retying and dealing with fish in the boat and what not. I want something small that isnt going to take up alot of room or be in the way. I cant really find...