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    First Boat; 1960 Duracraft Jon Restoration

    Never thought of restoring a boat, I just liked to fish out of them. But, back in '09 I didn't have one, and was saving for a house in advance of my second child's arrival, so when my dad said I could have the old boat sitting out by the scrap metal pile--I took it. 14' 1960 Duracraft - light...
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    22 Foot CC Express/wind question

    Buddy of mine is looking at buying a 22' center console express HD series boat (68" bottom; 98' beam). He fishes a lot on Toledo Bend and is moving up to a bay style boat. He knows that, while on plane, this boat will take the choppy water better than a standard bass rig. His only concern is...
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    Floor replacement question (barrier btw wood and joists) late bump and PICS ADDED

    Floor replacement ('91 Tracker tx17). I've heard the warnings about treated wood, but also that a barrier will obviate the corrosion--even if as simple as polyurethane. I bought treated plywood and polyurethane'd it. But, after a little more reading (re: "new" ACQ method), I'm still not sure...
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    Prop change needed?

    Lightweight 14' Duracraft. 1970 Evinrude 6hp. 2 blade, 8 x 7/14 prop (maybe 8 x 7; i'll verify after work). I don't know the wide-open throttle RPM. Last year, top speed with me and fishing gear was 12-13 mph, but I replaced my 6 gal tank with a 3 gal, moved the gas tank towards the bow...
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    Gas Tank Location Question re: weight distribution

    Trying to figure the best place to put my gas tank. My boat is light, and the sides aren't particularly high, I push it with a 1970 6hp Evinrude, so weight disbursement is key to running through the water the most efficiently. I'm switching from a 6 gal, to a 3 gal tank, and I was wondering if...
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