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    Hull Identification Number

    My 12 foot flat bottom, bought used, was made in the 1960s. There is not a HIN anywhere on it. When I got it registered, the state (Ohio) had a HIN on file. The worker at the said it may be a state generated number, and I should make sure it gets put on the boat. So, should I etch or stamp it...
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    Replacing transom

    So, I'm replacing the transom board on my 12 ft jon. The factory board (long gone when I got the boat) seems to have been an inch thick by 10 inches high by 32 - 40 inches wide. I made a template out of cardboard. Cut two 19/32" pieces of plywood to shape and glued them together with Titebond...
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    Cool Youtube -- Birch Bark Canoe

    Talented guy here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27VZtSl02B8
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    Two questions ... for now...

    1. Rattle can painting... is it realistic on a 12' boat, assuming the bottom will be steel flex coated, and most of the interior will be hidden with carpet? 2. Removing the middle bench... my boat will be rowed more than anything. Can a pedestal seat withstand the leaning forward and pulling...
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    My (hopefully) boat project.

    This is the base for my boat project ... sorry the pictures are so bad right now. It is 12 ft long, 36 inch bottom width. I can't tell the manufacturer. It is very old -- no hull ID number. I paid $125 for it and an old electric motor, which is functional. Nearly every rivet leaks, lol. Will...
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    N00b questions and tips...

    Hi. Great website!!!! I own a 12 foot flat bottom Jon boat, that I bought for $125, with a small trolling motor, and I would like to customize it a bit. The bottom is 36 inches across. It has 2 benches. The ribs go across the bottom, but DO NOT angle up the sides. I don't know the brand. The...
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