This Old Boat

5,466 topics in this forum

1. Replacing Transom

   By Trouthunter, December 9, 2019
   • 11 replies
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   • dbitting
   • January 9, 2020

2. Batteries for Dummies

   By waterlogged, March 13, 2007
   • 11 replies
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   • waterlogged
   • March 27, 2007

3. Volvo KAMD-42 Diesels

   By Penn yan 88, August 27, 2012
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   • CaptSpike
   • September 4, 2012

4. ideas on a 27 footer

   By fishman08, September 16, 2008
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   • Time Out
   • September 24, 2008

5. trim switch replacement

   By seasquirrel, May 11, 2010
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   • seasquirrel
   • June 1, 2010

6. Oil and water in u joint bellows

   By poverty stricken II, November 3, 2013
   • 11 replies
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   • hooknup
   • December 2, 2013

7. Gave in, and opened her up!

   By lakebound88, March 15, 2010
   • 11 replies
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   • lakebound88
   • March 20, 2010

8. Need a Boat Transporter/Shipper

   By Speedy, November 4, 2023
   • 11 replies
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   • rolmops
   • November 14, 2023

9. Fish Hawk X4

   By master baiter, May 9, 2014
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   • MadPerry
   • June 5, 2014

10. Controls for kicker at helm

    By salmonite, January 26, 2015
    • 11 replies
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    • finsntins
    • January 27, 2015

11. water soaking through the hull?

    By fieromx3, September 11, 2013
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    • Knotlost
    • September 11, 2013

12. Winterization

    By TBRMAX, September 10, 2020
    • 11 replies
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    • Sk8man
    • September 11, 2020

13. Aluminum boat repair

    By Sluggo / NY, November 21, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • Sluggo / NY
    • November 24, 2014

14. LBS-1 Anybody Else Have This Problem?

    By Edd, April 3, 2009
    • 10 replies
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    • Edd
    • May 1, 2009

15. Thinking about installing an autopilot on my 1998 bayliner 2452 hardtop.

    By King Slammin, June 2, 2013
    • 10 replies
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    • hooknup
    • June 3, 2013

16. boat not preforming at trolling speed...need help

    By Hooked on Kings, March 26, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • seasquirrel
    • March 27, 2012

17. trolling with evinrude e-tech?

    By finsntins, November 10, 2017
    • 10 replies
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    • John E Powell
    • November 14, 2017

18. to many wires going to my batteries

    By tim, December 12, 2017
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    • Decoy Hound
    • December 15, 2017

19. humminbird 998c Si vs Lowrance HDS 8

    By am1325, March 6, 2011
    • 10 replies
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    • Erbyjoe
    • March 8, 2011

20. Big Jon downrigger wiring

    By Bad Habit, November 27, 2019
    • 10 replies
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    • Bozeman Bob
    • April 1, 2020

21. Fish Finder cleaning/GPS power cord issue

    By camomanbg, May 31, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • Wrestling Coach
    • June 3, 2012

22. PENN YAN Predator

    By trenchfisherman, September 25, 2010
    • 10 replies
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    • lakebound88
    • October 7, 2010

23. Changing oil in the mercruiser.

    By rolmops, October 22, 2015
    • 10 replies
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    • lakebound88
    • October 24, 2015

24. 70 hp Outboard Issue

    By carpedium, June 21, 2011
    • 10 replies
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    • L&M
    • June 25, 2011

25. 4.3MERC Dies when shifting

    By Santana, April 17, 2009
    • 10 replies
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    • fishfish
    • April 21, 2009

26. 2005 225 Evinrude (My rant!)

    By times two, August 30, 2011
    • 10 replies
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    • times two
    • September 4, 2011

27. 91 Sea Ray Sundancer 22' or 93 Bayliner 2452 Hardtop

    By King Slammin, November 15, 2011
    • 10 replies
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    • Shakemsam
    • December 17, 2011

28. Starboard

    By Jack, April 24, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • stinger
    • April 27, 2012

29. New Fishfinder Advice

    By Pa223, July 11, 2017
    • 10 replies
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    • Pa223
    • July 12, 2017

30. Cannon Optimum Downriggers - NEW Software Update Available

    By Yankee Troller, February 23, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • Kaz
    • May 29, 2025

31. Lights for evening Fishing

    By cedarswamp, February 23, 2017
    • 10 replies
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    • jigstick
    • February 28, 2017

32. Aluminum boat hull repair tips.. help appreciated

    By gregmacedon, April 15, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • 711skwerlz
    • April 22, 2012

33. Best seat mounting method for 12' aluminum fishing boat?

    By 1lastweekend, April 25, 2020
    • 10 replies
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    • TrophySeeker
    • April 26, 2020

34. Cannon Mag 10s have been a world of trouble

    By Garyf, June 24, 2022
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    • mr 580
    • March 13, 2023

35. Outboard to outboard steering

    By Sean Youngblood, July 26, 2021
    • 10 replies
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    • scobar
    • July 30, 2021

36. TRAILER REGISTRATION

    By LongLine, March 2, 2009
    • 10 replies
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    • skipper19
    • March 5, 2009

37. 2.5 liter OMC with lifter noise

    By woody 184, August 12, 2009
    • 10 replies
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    • Handyman
    • September 7, 2009

38. Surge Brake locking up

    By Bad Habit, September 19, 2016
    • 10 replies
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    • skipper19
    • September 21, 2016

39. TRAILER REGISTRATION

    By LongLine, March 6, 2008
    • 10 replies
    • 3.5k views
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    • LongLine
    • March 10, 2008

40. Cannon Mag10STX switch question

    By Gator, August 28, 2016
    • 10 replies
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    • Salmon_Seeker
    • August 30, 2016

41. Electrical question

    By BALLS DEEP, April 8, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • RSF
    • May 24, 2014

42. GPS not locating satellites

    By Rocky Maxwell, May 14, 2009
    • 10 replies
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    • Rocky Maxwell
    • June 3, 2009

43. Rep[acing trailer tires

    By Trouthunter, January 22, 2021
    • 10 replies
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    • frenchy 1957
    • March 1, 2021

44. Update to making my little boat fish big!

    By Dukdog, April 17, 2014
    • 10 replies
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    • rocko
    • April 30, 2014

45. Transom Saver

    By njg0621, September 8, 2021
    • 10 replies
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    • njg0621
    • September 24, 2021

46. Homemade throttle control

    By SylvanTroller, June 17, 2015
    • 10 replies
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    • dirk of the north
    • October 24, 2018

47. Will wax make an aluminum boat go faster?

    By BP Swing, May 30, 2008
    • 10 replies
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    • IA bowhunter
    • June 8, 2008

48. Cannon or Penn downriggers?

    By rolmops, November 22, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • cassey4322
    • January 1, 2024

49. water in the tank...questions!

    By wnysteel, May 22, 2013
    • 10 replies
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    • Tacklebox
    • May 23, 2013

50. Battery switch question

    By cheese, August 1, 2014
    • 10 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • Xxx
    • August 3, 2014