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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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