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17' Lowe R1760 + 60hp, with factory non-skid liner (no carpets) It was new, its still very little used (15 trips every year) Its roomy, simple, and lightweight. Needs very little maintenance, and yet, if its a little dirty, just a broom is what needs to look decent. Carries the family and makes...

Well, the damage IS NOT THAT BAD. Take it to a car repair shop, have it straightened -as much as possible- and call it a day. Im seeing the lower part is not bent, so it will float and go just as good as before. soldering some reinforcement over the side rail, it would be as sound as...

Almost any decent jonboat, barebones or decked, is what you´re looking for. In my particular case, i went from a 1232 with 50lbs electric to a 1760 with 60hp. It has been awesome. Almost every day turns into joy. I could even invite my family! The only additional recommendation, that has...

An option better than those two: Spray on Bedliner. I personally have a Lowe R1760 sprayed with the "gator tough liner" all over the entire inside of the boat. The aluminum gets not hot, you can sit anytime even at middle of the day with the bare legs; The paint prevents any skid accident...

55 lbs motors at 12V, draw like 50amps. Thats certainly a lot. While many car batteries (starting type) can deliver more amps at certain levels, deep cycle batteries are not made to draw so much amps. In fact, Deep cycle batteries are made for Low amps/more time versus car batteries high...

It might not work. As others have said, the boat is NARROW. I have fitted a 1232 with side pods. Basically i spent my childhood on this 1232, with four people on it. It was fun as hell, but i had no experience on boating. Just once we had a problem ending up in the water, because somebody...

1) use the proper tools. 2) don't bend too much¿ the stainless steel "star" ends in the hub that locks the nut from loosening. the less you bend, the stronger will keep. dont break any of the tabs.. that is the most important thing. 4) Tigthen the nut strong but moderately strong. 5) ??? 6)...

I think you're trying to do too much things without doing free things first. 1) Have you done tune up of the motor? Is the intake filter cleared? Are your sparks fouled or bad? Do the inyectors are good and cleaned lately? 2) Check the blade pitch , check the RPM in the water. . If...

Did you had a bad day? You don't even know whats the name of Hewlett Packard man... to be honest, and not trying to judge you, but sometimes gettting into learning can save you lots of headaches. Most people at those call centers complain about this and that, and 75% of the time, those...

Got a Lowe 1760SC, modified V 3° hull. Not the best ride. Its rated for 6 persons when most of 17' jons are rated for 5. Because of the wide nose, but its not the best ride but its what i like. You might need a Deep-V boat. If you really want the ride smoother, get a sea version... its...

For the grizzly grip DO NOT REMOVE ANY PAINT. The grizzly grip is great for anywhere, including rails, floor, decking and even consoles and such. Its a terrific protectant and prevents lots of heat from the aluminum. A great idea is to put some grizzly grip on the trailer frame to walk. I've...

I can relate at what you guys are saying. Its somewhat limiting to have a small boat, but the near-ness of having the water at your fingertips, the simpleness of the setups, and the ability to go till the shallowest point without worrying, its frankly awesome. I have a 1232. Like 35 years...

Depending on the budget: Buying a small tin boat that is compromised in any way, its the best way to end up in a piece of crap, more hassle than enjoyment. Usually boats sold cheap usually have problematic spots, or something is not correct. Buying a 14' new will be like "get to the water...

Theres an alternative to bare PVC: The newer plastic water pipes, made of polypropilene and polyethilene. They are way more flexible and capable or withstand more "push-pull" from the waves than the more "static" PVC. Use ticker tubes, perhaps 3" if available. Building: Make 2 triangles...

Not to end up with the fun, and from having a 12' myself, Your boat its too narrow to add up that much stuff, and you could end up being more unstable with that much weight. 12' foot boats are not meant to get loaded, and by adding that much weight, you might end up in the water instead of...

Rhino liner or something like that. We bought a 17' with an spray liner, and frankly, its the sh1t. You could even lay over the floor or anywhere else, and the surface is acceptable. warm but not hot. The floor doesnt reflect that much light. Its great to say the least. Or take the boat to...

That's something very interesting. Does somebody has any clue about this? I'd like to see if this works, it would be awesome!

My opinion, having a 4 stroke. A 4 stroke might be more friendly maintenance wise. Its just like a car, new plugs, oil and oil fiter and such things and you're running. Just add gasoline and voila. 4 strokes are way more cleaner than 2 strokes. The downside of 2 stroke Etec, is that they...

I like your boat a lot! Its the biggest lightest boat i could ever like. Fitting the thing with an aluminum flat floor would be a huge room for anything, including the domino table, the bar, a 52" Flat TV and all :P Our case was having a 1232 jonboat for 3 decades, then we went after a boat...

Not only the transom saver saves the motor itself but the transom of you boat, too.