chevyman097 2,579 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Well I just went for a brand new one. Honestly I wanted an excuse to for a long time. Not much to look at right now. But I have seats on he way they will have to install. And I plan on adding a trolling motor and some other accessories soon. Maybe even a duck blind. Pretty happy and ready to get it into the water! just so damn hot right now. Edited August 7, 2015 by Chevyman097 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wasrNwarpaint 184 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Mercury, Chevy & Harley 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Simple is good. light is fast, and that is fun. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Two happiest times in a boat owner's life. The day he buys it. The day he sells it. Remember, trailer maintenance, I'm figuring you're not in SW but... One of the biggest causes of damage and loss to boats is trailers breaking down. Blowing tires, burning bearings and losing the whole hub/spindle assembly. Grease them bad boys every trip. And keep a spare tire or three. Edited August 7, 2015 by ChileRelleno 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SGL 530 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Two happiest times in a boat owner's life. The day he buys it. The day he sells it. There's some truth to this, mostly due to maintenance but it neglects to mention all those other awesome days when that boat owner catches a shitload of fish or shoots a bunch of ducks. Congratulations on the new toy ChevyMan. You're going to have a lot of fun out there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Keep it SMALL! Boat owners keep trading up until they finally end up with a boat they cannot afford! You have the right idea, small,aluminum,easy! When you want a bigger boat, KEEP THE ONE YOU HAVE! Just rent the bigger boat for the few days a year when you need it, that is almost always cheaper than the docking fees for the bigger boat, and that is before you figure in the maintenance! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 That's sweet! Nice and simple. Fewer things to go wrong! Is it welded construction? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Two happiest times in a boat owner's life. The day he buys it. The day he sells it. Remember, trailer maintenance, I'm figuring you're not in SW but... One of the biggest causes of damage and loss to boats is trailers breaking down. Blowing tires, burning bearings and losing the whole hub/spindle assembly. Grease them bad boys every trip. And keep a spare tire or three. +100. And also enough kit in the truck to rewire the whole bastard every trip. Boat trailers are notorious, especially once you dunk those electric lights and brakes in salt water. Corrosion Block is your friend. So is replacing the flimsy wires they have with heavy gauge marine grade stuff with glue filled shrink wrap on the connections. No-corrode on all the exposed electrickery. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks guys..good advice too. I plan on keeping up on the maintenance. Wont be in any salt water any time soon. Don't plan to be upgrading anytime soon. Going to enjoy it and keep it simple. It's all welded sim_player. Very heavy duty construction. I just got my trollin motor mounted and all hooked up today. Might take it out this evening. It's hot as hell in Texas right now! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Nice! That boat will outlive you! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Remember when pulling a boat to stop at 1 mile and then again at 5-10 miles and check the heat on the wheel bearings. One of these things is great, make a note of the temperature when new, and if it changes drastically stop and pack grease in it and get the bearings replaced pronto. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JA3BMDW/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_TfIXvb01DBRW6 I've lost tires and wheels on equipment trailers, it normally beats the crap out of them, takes a few hours to beat the dents down with a sledge hammer. You don't get to do that on a boat. Otherwise nice boat.. I'd suggest non ethanol fuel to reduce your headaches.. I've got my 2.5hp four stoke apart again trying to clean the jets, I had to row to go fishing last night. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Where are you in Texas? Here in the windy hills I am only using the AC about 8 hours a day, soon as the sun goes over the ridge it cools off nicely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'm in deep northeast Texas at the ark/la line. Thanks for the tip css I'll pick one of those up and keep it handy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SmilinEd 364 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Chevyman, Nice rig, more time fishing, less time restoring. tight lines 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 lol every boat is a project boat. aluminum boats like that are about as close as it gets to maintenance free, as long as just in fresh water. remember to unplug the lights when you launch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Imagine that!? It's the AK-47 of sportsman's boat! I was dreaming of the exact same welded aluminum boat bit then woke up to my two year old son jumping on my stomach! Few more years! Awesome choice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 After the decks and out buildings - BOAT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 lol every boat is a project boat. aluminum boats like that are about as close as it gets to maintenance free, as long as just in fresh water. remember to unplug the lights when you launch. Or seal the connections and use LED bulbs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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