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Post a Pic of your boat!
by Jim » 19 Mar 2007, 14:23
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Who cares if its a tin canoe or a jon ar a bass boat, Let's see a nice shot!
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I thought it looked familiar!
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Last post by Lost But Happy 31 Aug 2022, 10:25
UPDATE: This could be coming to your state soon
by Keystone » 01 Sep 2014, 22:58
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I'm all for not spreading Invasive species but this a load of BS. IMO anything like this should be part of the boat registration. Mandating that...
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Sadly, my experience over the last couple years is that the mussel inspections have pretty much turned into a rubber stamp. Guys ask for the CF...
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Last post by LDUBS 10 Aug 2022, 21:13
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Last post by poorthang 21 Jun 2022, 09:52
everything steelflex
by TTSam » 05 Jan 2010, 18:12
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I just got off the phone with Fasco. Spoke with a nice lady but could not really understand her nor could she really help me. She gave me an email to...
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Here is the scoop, in regards to adding a stencil paint job over steel flex.
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Last post by BAY BEAGLE 05 Jan 2022, 14:43
Huge INDEX to old aluminum & fiberglass boats!
by DaleH » 07 May 2020, 14:43
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Wow ... what a wealth of info here!
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Apparently there was not enough RYANCRAFTS to make the list - being a endangered species - the value probably doubled ..... =D>
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Last post by BAY BEAGLE 10 Dec 2021, 22:04
Decking-When and when not to.
by ben2go » 19 Jun 2009, 01:54
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I am posting this from experiences I have had.I have been boating since I was in my early teens and fishing since I could hold a fishing pole.I used...
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This is cool!
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Last post by BelindaCruz 21 Oct 2021, 17:04
*****HOW MUCH FOAM DO I NEED*****
by Jim » 25 Apr 2012, 15:05
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Thanks to Brine for the Link! :beer:
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I figure I need just enough to keep my fat arse afloat if the boat goes down... Hopefully, I can then dog paddle to shore
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Last post by Snuffy Smiff 07 Apr 2021, 18:14
PHOTOS - PLEASE READ
by Jim » 21 Apr 2020, 09:17
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If you are having any issues uploading or linking photos to your posts, send them to me and I will upload them and send you back the links to add to...
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I changed the photo location. I will upload them to the TinBoats dedicated server. They will not be sitting on just any 3rd party hosting solution....
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Last post by Jim 03 May 2020, 10:11
Drilling rivets 101
by Billinthedesert » 13 Jul 2018, 18:42
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I tried a search and every thread with drill or rivet in it came up. Sooo ... centerpunch the rivet head and drill through the center with a drill...
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This should be stickied.
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Last post by rootbeer 19 Jul 2018, 19:48
CAUTION - using Boiled Linseed Oil or BLO - FIRE danger!
by DaleH » 26 Oct 2016, 12:37
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See:
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Lucky you. Did a smoke detector go off, or did you just notice it?
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Last post by richg99 22 Jun 2017, 19:22
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1959 Lowell boat needs restoration
by BuddyBird » 01 Oct 2022, 22:35
I have a rare 1958 - 1962 era unique all aluminum boat, this is a runabout design, and made entirely of aircraft aluminum to be precise I was told...
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Last post by BuddyBird 01 Oct 2022, 22:35
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Last post by lckstckn2smknbrls 01 Oct 2022, 15:41
Where does everyone get their project boats?
by Johnsboat » 13 Sep 2022, 14:34
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Other than the normal places, boattrader, Craigslist, marketplace, etc.
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I got both of the tin boats I’ve owned in my lifetime from junk yards. One I stumbled on in person that was near new looking with no trailer and my...
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Last post by RaisedByWolves 01 Oct 2022, 13:55
Aqua Swan What???
by Rowbo man » 28 Sep 2022, 19:19
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Hello, we recently acquired this boat and I'm trying to figure out what model it is EXACTLY and what Exact year it was produced. The best I've come...
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……..or put a piece of white paper over it and shade the surface with a pencil.
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Last post by sonny.barile 30 Sep 2022, 07:19
Side bench/gun storage to withstand weight?
by hopper33 » 28 Sep 2022, 01:48
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I’m modding a Jon boat, and wanting to add a side bench that will also act as gun storage. I’m trying to balance weight and sturdiness. I’m...
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FWIW a friend put a used aluminum pickup truck tool box down the side of his Lund Alaskan model. He cut it in where the much smaller side storage...
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Last post by DaleH 28 Sep 2022, 19:18
Show me your cooler setups in your boats
by bikerider » 15 May 2019, 00:43
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As the title states, I am requesting pictures of you guys' cooler setups in your boats. I have a 12 ft tin and am getting more serious about keeping...
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I just came across this topic and was just having a problem attaching my cooler to my boat. I was able to get some tips. Thanks! :)
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Last post by Patrick01 28 Sep 2022, 13:29
Unpainted aluminum hull issues
by midwestfisher » 20 Sep 2022, 10:08
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Morning all, I know I've asked this before yet now I have pics.
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I think you set the standard. Your boat is definitely an eye-catcher.
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Last post by LDUBS 23 Sep 2022, 14:21
Boat ID help - First post ever!
by HornAg1 » 21 Sep 2022, 16:50
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Can anyone help me identify the model of this boat that I just bought. The title says it is a 1961 Lonestar. Most of the Lonestars that I see are...
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Nice price. Not that big a rehab to get it fully functional and let you play a lot before you commit to a multi-million dollar rehab. =D> :mrgreen:...
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Last post by Kismet 22 Sep 2022, 19:35
Boarding Ladders (from water)?
by Tin Man » 21 Aug 2022, 21:10
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From a safety perspective, I always found it imperative to have a safe, sturdy, and capable boarding ladder on all of my boats. Not necessarily for...
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BOYCOTT Amazon!!!!!! For many reasons … plus I find the SAME ITEMS to be available cheaper on eBay and most with FREE shipping!
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Last post by DaleH 18 Sep 2022, 17:42
Bench seat foam replacement
by Telopie » 14 Sep 2022, 14:16
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Hello everyone,
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Thank you for all the suggestions, I will go with the foam board to save some hassle
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Last post by Telopie 16 Sep 2022, 12:23
Paint over Gluvit
by hopper33 » 14 Sep 2022, 23:27
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I am getting ready to paint over Gluvit to avoid UV issues. It is an expoxy. Should I be using a primer on it first. If so, anyone in particular?...
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Thank you for the responses!
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Last post by hopper33 15 Sep 2022, 16:02
PLAN OF ATTACK
by BAY BEAGLE » 16 Oct 2021, 22:38
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Edited After I read the STEEL FLEX POSTS:
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Just became a member and found your post from last year. I like your plan and thinking the same for my boat. How did it go? Hold up so far? Tx
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Last post by phasch 15 Sep 2022, 09:10
Adding foam to the outside of a jon boat.
by Zip » 07 Jan 2015, 16:46
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So, I think this might have been brought up before. I searched but couldnt find exactly what I was looking for.
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Messing with the shape of the hull on a small boat it a gamble with the losing side being you getting dumped over the side at speed.
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Last post by RaisedByWolves 13 Sep 2022, 12:06
River rats I need your help picking a boat
by bobbfrommn » 07 Sep 2022, 10:11
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Hi all,
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On the NY section of the Susquehanna, have seen just about everything including air boats and the car that can drive down and ito the water, like the...
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Last post by FuzzyGrub 12 Sep 2022, 10:53
1973 Lowe 1648 Jon Flooring/Transom Questions
by Greenhead » 05 Sep 2022, 17:49
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First off let me say hello to everyone from South Dakota. Awesome to see the amount of knowledge here. I have been reading so much my head is kind of...
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Just pulled the old wood out of the transom. It was shot, no good for a template. I have had the ACX plywood glued and clamped for about 24hrs, but I...
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