Recent content by Idlechater

Thank you... I know nothing about sanding a fiberglass hull as all I have ever owned was aluminum... I of course do everything backwards out of an abundance of caution, but I was going to begin with 1000 and see how that worked... I am just afraid of taking too much off... I will get some...

I am doing the same... So far I have repowered the boat, replumbed the fuel system, installed downriggers, and am installing a VHF radio. I have also put new tires on the trailer, new side rollers, new bow roller, new lights, new winch strap, and a transom saver for the main motor. I am...

Hello - Just wanted to introduce Brutus - the littlest boat on the biggest lake!!! You will most likely see Brutus plying the waters of Puget Sound in search of salmon, but possibly on smaller inland lakes when the salmon are not running... Brutus is powered by brand spanking new Tohatsu...

North End of Hat Island

First salt - Puget Sound

Mulkilteo Lighthouse

First voyage - Silver Lake, WA

Thanks for the responses... I went ahead and did the repower... Think I am going to like it very much!!!

Hey Gang - I am looking to repower a 16' Angler I just puchased with and main and kicker, but I am worried about too much weight on the transom and stern. What I am considering is a 40 EFI remote and a 9.9 tiller with PS/PT for the kicker. That is going to be about 300lbs hanging of the...

Hello - I am looking for pictures and knowledge regarding mounting an electric trolling motor to the bow of a 16' Angler or Cruiser. If you have done please post pic and hopefully answer some questions. Thanks.

Thank you very much for that information!!!

Hello - Looking at a Cruiser 16 that has pretty corroded windows. Is there a place that sells replacement windows?