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by trimcat
Sun Aug 05, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Homemade jon boat
Replies: 6
Views: 3628

Re: Homemade jon boat

I used a single sheet of 1/2" plywood for the bottom so it is 48"x96"
The sides have a 7 deg. angle so it widens to about 56" at the top rail. The width helps a lot with the stability.
Thanks for the compliment...
by trimcat
Sun Aug 05, 2012 3:33 am
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Reminder to check boat/motor/and gear....
Replies: 9
Views: 2783

Re: Reminder to check boat/motor/and gear....

Glad you made it back OK. Kinda makes you think when something like this happens especially when you have your friends kids on board. Being safe by yourself is one thing but when others are relying on you even though it sounds like you weren't in a real dangerous situation double checking your gear ...
by trimcat
Sun Aug 05, 2012 3:17 am
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Homemade jon boat
Replies: 6
Views: 3628

Re: Homemade jon boat

It rows really well, tracks straight and only needs about 4"-5" of water. I have a small electric trolling motor for it and it pushes it around easily. The camo started out as a base coat of "Dull Dead Grass" the same color as the inside which was rolled on. The camo was created using a flat exterio...
by trimcat
Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:46 am
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Homemade jon boat
Replies: 6
Views: 3628

Homemade jon boat

I thought I would post a link to a few pics of my homemade jon boat. Had been fishing out of a pontoon and wanted to have something that I could take my wife in as well as fit in the back of my truck when we go camping. Started working on it last winter in my garage after getting some options on siz...
by trimcat
Sun May 24, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: 5/23/2009
Replies: 4
Views: 2342

RE:5/23/2009

Hey flippinfool, good luck trying to Basstradamus, the guy is a machine!
Hey Mike, don't let the machine comment go to yer heed.
by trimcat
Sun May 24, 2009 6:21 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: 5/23/2009
Replies: 4
Views: 2342

5/23/2009

5.1lbs caught on a top water frog in the pads. Wiser Lake
by trimcat
Sun May 24, 2009 6:06 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: 5/23/2009
Replies: 0
Views: 1270

5/23/2009

5.1 lbs caught on a top water frog in the pads. Wiser Lake
by trimcat
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:12 am
Forum: Announcements and Fishing/Club Notices
Topic: WashingtonLakes.com Bass/Trout Fishing Derby
Replies: 132
Views: 34592

RE:WashingtonLakes.com Bass/Trout Fishing Derby

I missed the event last year...not gunna miss this one! Thanks to Mike and everyone else for putting this together. I might have a back seat available for the derby. I'll know for sure prior to the event. Anyone else have a back seat open should post a notice so we get as many anglers participating ...
by trimcat
Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:50 am
Forum: Bass Fishing
Topic: Fall Bass Seminar and Tackle Closeout at 3 Rivers Marine (Updated)
Replies: 53
Views: 12606

RE:Fall Bass Seminar and Tackle Closeout at 3 Rivers Marine (Updated)

I'll be there...
Look forward to meeting some of you:fish: