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So I'm about to pull the trigger on a 9.9 for the 1436 Tracker. Although 'only' 90+ pounds I'm concerned about the .050" transom and want to install a transom saver. However the transom is probably 2' past the back of the trailer (and I can't adjust much at this point). I could bolt on some...

So I'm about to pull the trigger on a 9.9 for the 1436 Tracker. Although 'only' 90+ pounds I'm concerned about the .050" transom and want to install a transom saver. However the transom is probably 2' past the back of the trailer (and I can't adjust much at this point). I could bolt on some...

I doubt it could take the weight and strain and the thin AL would be no fun on a 'mistake' but just dreaming. It's certainly the ultimate solution for where i want to go. I don't have room to garage a larger 'real jet' (i.e. Xpress!). Thanks.

So I finally want to convert my all electric (bow motor plus 80#/24V stern motor) to something that can get up river (Upper Potomac). Not looking for speed and mostly solo so 6 HP 4 stroke at around 60 pounds weight seems like good choice. Any recommendations on a small prop guard so i don't...

It would be nice to be able to use that thing to latch the winch hook to the front handle when the water is cold and I really don't want to slip in while retrieving! My concern is that the device itself may be a bit too large to get the winch hook onto the handle. Anyone try it? Thanks!! Steve

My bad back makes removing batteries from the boat or transferring other heavy stuff a significant risk. I'm trying to come up with a small portable 'crane', maybe even made from wood that will handle at least 50-60 pounds, preferable 100. Yes, a ceiling mount might do but I would rather not...

I'm hesitant to take a saw to the side of the hull (for bilge pump outlet) and I can't locate a punch yet. I think the best solution would be a good ol' Greenlee punch. Ideas? Will a saw tear it up? Thanks! Steve

Hi gang, Getting set to start my Jon project. I'm looking at a package that includes a 1997 galvanized Valu-Line about an hour away. Looks fine in the pics but any opinions on that brand? Thanks!

Some of the new stuff is about like tin foil (.047, .053, etc). I've got a line on a Sears 1973 (with a 60s Clinton, lol) that I may look at tomorrow. I don't have outside calipers to check but what do you think? Thanks! Steve

Well I hope I don't start a war but I'm tired of screwing around with Craigslist and I want to get started on an inexpensive conversion to get me back on the river (usually alone, occasionally with a grandkid or two). I'm about to buy a Topper 1436 new but I just saw a couple of posts that...

Hi gang, Glad to be aboard and I've added a paragraph after my question so you'll know my story if you care, lol!! I'm about t pull the trigger on a realtively new Tracker 1436 with only a 5HP outboard and a trailer; not even a trolling motor. Ripe for conversion! Most of the excellent work...