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Guys, my trolling motor will not operate and I'm guessing it's an electrical problem. :( When I unplug the motor it beeps but that's it. Here are some pics of my battery and motor. I had just loosened the nuts when I decided to take the pics so they were tight just before these were taken...

I bought an anchormate and it is now attached to my boat. :D I looked on youtube and found a good knot for attaching the 1/2" poly rope to the anchor. Now I'm trying to attach the other end to the achormate reel but I'm not sure how. :?: If I use a knot it seems to be way to bulky. What...

I noticed the advertisement said it would hold an anchor up to 12 lbs. What would happen if you used a 15 lb anchor? I don't want to go buy a new lighter anchor...what to do?

Has anyone tried this anchor system... https://www.walmart.com/ip/Attwood-Anchor-Lift-and-Lock-System/19767368 My local walmart has it for $49. It seems just like the anchormate system but cheaper. Has anyone tried it?

Does anyone have any ideas on how to help stabilize a Jon boat? I have an Alumicraft 1236 and when I stand it's easy to lose my balance. Any ideas on how to minimize this issue? :?: Thanks! =D>

I have a 1236 Alumicraft on an 8 acre pond. It never goes to other ponds or lakes. The deepest part is 13 ft but mostly 5-7 feet. :) I think a mushroom style anchor will be best. It gets pretty windy here and I'm tired of being blown around. :x I want to he held rock solid even on some...

First of all I love this site! Thanks for allowing me to ask dumb questions. What is the purpose of the vertical piece offset from the middle of the boat and attached to the transom in this pic... Also, what is the purpose of the 2 square pieces at the bottom of the transom? They are...

Here is a pic of my Jon boat... I sit on the middle bench seat. What is a good way to mount a drink holder? The ones I've seen have a suction cup and I don't think those would work. Thanks guys! :)

When I go out fishing from my alumicraft 1236 and I catch fish I put them on a stringer and tie one end to something on the inside of the boat. That system doesn't work so well. What is the best way to hang a stringer from my jon? Tie it to something? Do they make something to tie it to...

How many Amps could I expect my trolling motor to pull? I have the 55# thrust version of this... https://www.basspro.com/MotorGuide-Wireless-Series-Trolling-Motors/product/74646/140043 This will help me determine the wire size! Thanks for your help! :D

Can someone tell me what this is? It gets hot and turns my trolling motor off then seems to cool down and will allow my trolling motor to start working again. It is mounted within 12 inches of my battery inline with the wires that go to the trolling motor. Thanks!

What is the best wat to mount a driftmaster rod holder to the rail of my jon boat? I have a 12' (1236) Alumicraft. Thanks!

I keep my boat outside and not on a trailer. It just sits on a boat slip on my lake (see pic)... You can actually see the frost from this morning on the benches. I plan to add seats and was wondering if I need to keep it covered so it wont be in the heat and cold weather. I'm wondering if...

Guys I have had my boat since last spring and got the trolling motor and battery at the same time. Here recently it seems like the trolling motor isn't as powerful as it once was. Also, when I press the battery test button on the trolling motor with the battery fully charged, the trolling...

Here is a pic of my boat... The lake is an 8 acre lake and only 13 feet at the deepest part. What type of anchor setup do y'all recommend? Right now I have this one... https://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Grapnel-Anchor-Kit/product/10205177/147123 but I have to tie it to the battery...

Has anyone used these paddle clips? If not do you think they would work? https://www.amazon.com/Yak-Black-Clip-on-Paddle-Clip/dp/B000TQB7VG/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t I'm trying to find a way to store the paddle on the outside of my boat without drilling holes. Thanks! :)

Hello everyone! I bought my Aulumicraft 1236 last spring to go fishing on the 8 acre lake behind my house. :D I had a trolling motor and depth finder put on before I brought her home. I fish mostly for bass and crappie. The lake is only 13 feet deep at the deepest point. I now want to add...