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    Wow....you can go 15 minutes ?
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    We need to remember that this is only a 12' aluminum rowboat, a basic model from Starcraft. Max HP rating is 10 hp, and that was probably rated with a lighter weight two stroke. Replace the old wood with some good plywood and the boat will be better than new !! Most all small row boats have...
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    Have saw many rebuilders just add an aluminum piece between the rear of the tank seat and then to the transom riveted or screwed in place to stiffen the transom. Back in my younger days, made a few myself, then no holes thru the bottom !
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    !/2 ton Truck towing limitations

    If you towing serious weight over distances and at speed, then a WDH is necessary, but for occasional short tows, it really doesn't matter unless the weight is really excessive. Living near lake erie, the walleye capital, most of the trucks I see towing larger boats are defiantly not setup for...
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    Should I Buy A Jackplate

    Been setting up boats and motors for over 60 years. My go to setup is to adjust the trim so the cav plate is parallel to the bottom of the hull. A long straight edge along the bottom then trim your motor until the cav plate is parallel !! Now measure how high or low the cav plate is....adjust...
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    WHY I HATE RUSTOLEUM AEROSOL PAINT

    Rustoleum has more particles in their paint, thus extra shaking is needed to mix it thoroughly. Been using the stuff for decades without issue, but I spend at least 10-15 minutes shaking before use and continue shaking as I use it. Cheap paint cans have far less paint particles in the mix...
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    Transducer mounting best option?

    Are you using this just to read the depth, or are you needing to scan the are for fish or other details ? Just as a depth sounder only, shoot thru the hull if you can get it in a good position. If your needing underwater details then a transom mount is needed. With today's adhesive's ...
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    Should I Buy A Jackplate

    Unless your trying to get every single mph out of your boat and motor setup, no, it is not worth it ! However there are folks that will spend big bucks for a couple more mph.
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    Owned many small 12' and under aluminum boats over my 60 plus years of boating, not unusual to see some flexing at the transom. How much is ok is the question !! These small boats are made to be light in weight so they can be cartopped. The makers use minimum strength materials to save...
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    Deep Cycle Battery not good for starting??

    Sounds like your asking your battery to handle to much draw. When a battery gets drawn down then only a partial recharge before being drawn down again is not healthy for the battery. Just starting your motor should not wear it down that much but then add the ff's and other accessories then...
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    Deep Cycle Battery not good for starting??

    Were you using that battery for anything other than starting your motor ?
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    Hydro sheild

    They do work on small underpowered boats and motors. As a machinist I have made a few over the years for small out boards that actually worked quite well. Today, many folks have a poorly balanced boat and motor combo, improperly setup and expect an add-on fin to cure there problems. Many folks...
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    Advice needed on 12'-14' jon boat purchase.

    Very true, the model I had was riveted but still a handfull. I had a flat bed trailer with a carpeted bed and could get it up in there, but too all I had. Would guess the weight to be around 80-90 lbs and yes...very awkward to go handle solo....
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    Deep Cycle Battery not good for starting??

    That is called proper maintenance ! I have that same " luck"....but I have had some bad batteries in the past.
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    1st time buying old boat

    Back in my younger days, when the electric shift was popular, most issues were caused by lack of maintenence....similar to most boat motor issues !!
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    Advice needed on 12'-14' jon boat purchase.

    They are scarce no matter where you live ! Once people have a nice Jon boat, they never get rid of it ! Wish I still had my River Jon boat ! Because folks use them in ponds and other private areas, they often fail to get required paperwork. My current small 12' Jon boat was laying under...
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    Deep Cycle Battery not good for starting??

    I have a Decka a battery plant in my area, they have a following, but bang for the buck, I have had better service for the dollar from Walley World batteries in my 30 plus years of using them.
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    Might be dipping my toes back into boating

    Better off looking for an aluminum hull, far less wood to rot and easier to repair if it is ! If being used in salt water, then that idea might not be good. For fresh water use...aluminum all the way !!
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    Advice needed on 12'-14' jon boat purchase.

    Take a tape measure with you when you look. Length can vary by 6 inches, width is normally measured at the bottom, or it has been for most of my 60 years in aluminum boats. I am sure there are some exceptions with some oddball Myers jumping in from time to time. My old river Jon was 48" wide...
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    Advice needed on 12'-14' jon boat purchase.

    At the price of new ones, I would look carefully at used ones. Bottom line is...go with the widest and deepest you can find !! Many years back I had what was called a "River Jon boat" ....extra wide and extra deep in a 12' model with a 10 ho rating. Awesome boat, very stabil. Owned riveted...
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