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    Fish finder~necessity or toy?

    I have had many boats, mainly on salt water. Two of them had depth finders, not what I would consider a fish finder at the time. Years ago the manual with the best one I had told me how to tell what kind of bottom I had and it seemed to work OK. I am now inland and starting to lake fish. I have...
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    Alumium Boat Seat Replacement~What type of wood?

    I have a very old aluminum boat that I want to replace the seats in. 2 have been replaced at one time and need done again. The boat is strictly a lake boat and will most likely never hit any speed as where I intend to use it does not allow gas motors at all so I will be limited to and electric...
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    Setting up the trailer

    I recently bought a 12' aluminum boat. The trailer setup underneath is not right, that I know. The trailer has 3 large rubber rollers that I know belong on the center keel of the boat. But the two outer supports are almost right next to the rollers. It leaves no support for the outside of the...
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    Selecting a trolling motor

    I could not seem to get conclusive information on what thrust I needed for my boat so I called Minn Kota. What they recommend is at least 2# of thrust for every 100# of totally loaded boat that you have. As the motors only are propped for 2-5 MPH only any extra thrust you have is kind of wasted...
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    So how many years have you been fishing?

    Just curious. I know many of us are lifetime fishermen (persons~gotta stay out of trouble here). I started fishing at the age of 5 or 6. My Mother was the real fisherman in the family but my Dad went along. I started hitting the saltwater docks in my area alone at age 7. I was there all day long...
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    New Boat Owner Story

    I was fishing in the Suisun Bay for Sturgeon with a friend on my 23' cuddy cabin years ago. We were fishing at the heat of the old Mothball fleet at the time which was mainly comprised of old WW II shipped that sat side by side row after row. When the tides where running you fished so that you...
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    Bearing Buddy~what do I need to knnow before I buy?

    I have an older Shorelander trailer. I would like to put some of the Bearing Buddies on it. How do I measure or know what size to buy? I am assuming they come in different sizes anyway.
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    Minn Kota~2 types of Enduras? Or just 1?

    I see on Minn Kota's site they show a new C2 Endura. If there was a standard Endura made, and I am not sure if there was, what is the difference. If there wasn't one made I guess some advertisers just leave out the C2 on their advertising?
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    How Long Will That Battery Last

    I know quite a bit about deep cycle batteries as I have had many in the past on RVs and such. I have not however ever had a trolling motor. I have a 12' aluminum boat, deep V style. I am well aware that current draw depends on such factors as drag, load and wind in a lake. Therefore there is...
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    Setting up my boat~motor, battery~etc

    OK, I picked up a used aluminum for the local lakes around the house. It's an old Mirrorcraft. I can only use an electric trolling motor on the lakes here. I am thinking from what I read that Minn Kota is a good brand. So what Do I need to know to determine the shaft length? Transom height...
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    Mirrorcraft and Lowe Boats about the same?

    I am looking at a couple of older boats to buy. Which would you rate better or are they about the same in a 12-14' aluminum boat?
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    Which deep cycle battery

    I have had a number of RVs so I know what a deep cycle battery is and how to care for it. However, I am into a new area now. I am going to purchase a used 12-14' aluminum boat shortly. I will fish on small lakes mainly, and may well troll on them. I am getting older and I don't know how long I...
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    Thrust needed for small boat?

    I have had bigger boats in salt water but never a smaller boat on a lake nor have I dealt with an electric trolling motor. My question regards thrust. I am in the process of buying a 12 foot aluminum boat. It's an old gamefisher, V nosed but I am sure from the pix it's a flat bottom. For the...
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    70s Sears Gamefisher Boat weight

    I found a guy that wants to sell his 1970s 12 ' aluminum boat. It's in good shape, or so he says. I am concerned about weight as I will have to rig it to the top of my van. If it's too heavy I will have to get a trailer. Can anyone tell me what a 12' aluminum Gamefisher weighed back when. I...
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    Achilles SE 12~what to look for used?

    I have found a model SE 12 locally for sale. The current owner says they are not sure how old it is as they got it used. Can anyone give me an idea of when the model SE 12 was made? It appears to be in good shape. I have done some research and it appears that this may be a 90s boat but I cannot...
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    Achilles Inflatables

    I rode in a Zodiac inflatable once. It appeared to be a nice boat. A local guy has an Achilles SE 12D for sale locally with the floor and all. It appears to be in good shape. I am not sure of the year of the boat at this point. I would like to use this with an electric trolling motor on the...
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