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Yeah I hear ya on the size thing. To be honest everytime I have to tow this 18 I am more happy that I got rid of the 20. This lil sucker is HEAVY and a heck of a boat for an 18. Its actually wider than a 20. Did yall know that? At least wider than my 79 was...sitting side by side you could tell and I put a tape on it...bout 8-10 inches if I remember right. ???


On the bracket comment...What do you mean? My jackplate? :-/

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i gotta give ya props, stinky. that is about the... NO, scratch that. that IS the best lookin 18 i have seen. and i think the trollin motor will finish her (or him) off nicely!

and as far as hooking you up with a killer deal goes. it was my pleasure. didnt cost me a dime, and you deserve it.


p.s. nice seat cushions.

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Thanks ol buddy I appreciate it. She isn't quite where I want her but the trolling motor was one if the last big things. My list will be concluded with the paint job I was telling you about, a T top and V6 power. ::)

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you'll be suprised how much a t-top will crowd a boat that size but, ROCKET LAUNCHERS ARE COOL!

you gonna paint it same color as mine? if so, i got some paint you can have.

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I actually have a buddy running one with a top. Its nice.....i don't mind it at all. I can't STAND all the room my bimini takes up though!! I never use it and either fish at night or suffer through the heat because of the inconvenience of using it. I just had it for the girls that day.

Ill be building the Ttop myself also so I can set it up the way I want.

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Stinky...sorry I said "bracket" ...meant to say "mount" like the one yer referin' to above ... ;) ...is this a trollin' motor mount?? ...

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Yes it was buddy. Im getting one for free, but gotta wait on it. The wait is KILLIN me. ::)

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What kinda mount??...ya gotta pic??...can't figure for the life of me a $350-$400 TM mount :D ...

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just a standard bow mount. ::)

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You mean it's MISSIN' from the motor you're gettin'?? ??? ...

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Again...im getting kinda tired here RAP...lol. I've GOT a Minn Kota riptide 70 that I got from Parrot for super cheap because it didn't have a mount. I have a hoolup for the .ount...just gotta wait on it to come in. Got it now Mcfly? lol

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Oh, NOW I got it ... ya got a hoolup for the .ount ...why didn't ya just say so ::) ... ;D ;D ...

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Got the mount today!!!! Ill be mounting it up this evening! Wooohooo!! Im gonna be a trollin mofo!! :D

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Got my trolling motor mount in and got her mounted up...

I wanted to put a Minn Kota quick release mount on it since I may want the trolling motor off at times.



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However, they want over 100 bones for it so you know what that meant...starboard to the rescue!! ;D




After all that quick release is just a piece of 3/4 starboard with a couple stainless pins. The pins I had already, but a quick trip to my starboard dealer rendered me a perfect sized piece of 3/4" for 10 bucks. 8)


I ripped it the correct size

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I marked the holes and drilled them through the width of the material for the stainless rods to slide through:

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com...062507_005.jpg


After that I cut it out.

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com...062507_007.jpg


Here is the motor side bolted to the motor:


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I cut and cleaned up the 5/16" stainless rods :

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com...062607_001.jpg


Here is the fnished product. The pins go through and are very snug. They have stainless keepers on the inside of the mount. All I have to do is pull em and presto, the motor is off. ;D


http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com...062607_003.jpg


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Lets see.....brand new RipTide 70# 3X steering motor for 125 bones
free mount....
$10 starboard...

I came out a "lil" ahead. 8)


Thanks again for the hookup Parrot Head. ;)

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Awesome Stinky, looks great..... ;)

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Nice work McFly ;)

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McFly fo Schizzle fo sho ... down w/da hom-boyz an get bak w/dat nappy-heded ho...


Y done good stink...yer quick release looks great...ZACKLEE like my buddie's ... you hot-dog now ;) ...that the same unit Franco has on his 20' McKee ... he let me run it for a while when me n' WET Willy went down ... 3X steerin' you gonna likey!! ;) ... Pubah Approved 8) ...

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McFly!! I think his name should be changed to McGiver.

I think Stink could build a boat using matches, a plastic soda bottle
and a little mulch. ;) ;) ;D

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Thanks guys!

parishht, you crazy! ::)


I am excited about the 3x steering too, RAP. Ive never run one of them. I was just afraid with the gear driven head that it might be hard to steer when under power. Is that not the case? :-/

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Nope...not difficult to steer at all...and you'll find out quick; a little goes a long way ... I stood w/the handle between my knees most time and just touch it L or R ...very responsive ...leaves hands free to play w/stuff ::) ...

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i am sure that when parrot head reads this he will tell you your very welcome.

nice job on the install. looks nice and clean. maybe this weekend i will get a chance to try it out. have to check the old ladies schedule. or should i wait for an invite? now, instead of gas money i'll just bring a couple extra batteries,lol.

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Sorry TP, I meant you...all this bird talk in confusing.


And no you cant come fish this weekend. I wont even get to go. :PI got to work on my house untill I get these repairs wrapped up that the buyers are wanting via the inspector. Yah! ::) I worked on it till dark yesterday and will again today. Wanna come help? :D


I MAY slip off Sunday to take my parents fishing for their anniversay, but not even sure bout that yet. :(