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  1. moparman

    Bad stringers, safe to operate boat?

    Hey buddy, My transom is in fantastic shape. Just the floor supports, which are being sorted out and fixed. Just pooling my $$$ And collecting materials before tearing into everything. Thanks for the input. Its very much appreciated! Take care and GOD bless!
  2. moparman

    HOW MANY REELS Does A Fisherman NEED?

    Hey buddy, Thanks. Caught this big momma in about 6" of water on a jerkbait from the bank!
  3. moparman

    HOW MANY REELS Does A Fisherman NEED?

    Hey all, I usually don't fight the idiots on the lake until after labor day and bank fish, so I usually have 5 rods rigged with topwater, fluke, crank bait, spider jig, and jerkbait! Lots to carry but it's good for my fat hindend....
  4. moparman

    Bad stringers, safe to operate boat?

    Hey buddy, The hammer wack test is a good indication of a good transom isn't it? The floor supports are part of the stringer system too? So I may be looking at a lot more work than previously thought........oh boy! Having an old boat sure is fun.... Thanks for the input, it's much appreciated...
  5. moparman

    Bad stringers, safe to operate boat?

    Hey buddy, While this is a work in process, I'm glad that i am doing things the correct way. A rotted and splitting boat would ruin a day of fishing for sure!! Take care GOD bless
  6. moparman

    Bad stringers, safe to operate boat?

    Hey Suprbrd(GREAT NAME!) I'm a MOPAR man for sure!! Thanks for the advice! I wasn't exactly sure just how deep to cut the crack,and what to fill it with.Can't wait get my my boat back in the water!! Thanks again! GOD bless
  7. moparman

    Bad stringers, safe to operate boat?

    Hey buddy, Here is some pics of what I'm dealing with. The stringers are very solid. Just the floor supports are rotten. The drivers side is solid as well. I was considering using a plastic sheet(3/8) placed on top of the stringers (screwed into the stringers,a bad idea, screws sealed of...
  8. moparman

    Bad stringers, safe to operate boat?

    Hey folks, After much cutting, it looks like a rotting floor support , stringers are rock solid!! Now to fix my floor so I can make some wakes!!!
  9. moparman

    Bad stringers, safe to operate boat?

    Hey folks, hope all are well and blessed! My boat floor/ stringers on passenger side appear to be rotten. Can I safely operate my boat with a new floor and modest repairs? If I use some type of plastic to replace the floor with, would this be a reasonably safe fix for a while? My transom is...
  10. moparman

    How to Launch a Boat by Yourself

    Hey folks, Hope all are well! I use a long rope, tie it around the back of the trailer, and back down and let her float off , drive up a little so I don't get the piggies wet and pull the rope back in and tie her off til I park. Works great unless somebody takes her out while I'm parking! This...
  11. moparman

    In support of the palomar knot

    Hey all, There are some pretty good knot apps for phones too....I use ultimate fishing knots for a resource. Good reference. Take care all and GOD bless
  12. moparman

    In support of the palomar knot

    Hey all, I tie the Palomar exclusively and join lines with the blood knot and an occasional loop or rapala knot. These are all that are needed. GOD bless
  13. moparman

    New Life for an Old Favorite

    Hey all, Oh cool! I always loved and wanted a 187 elite...Maybe a comeback of sorts is looming. GOD bless
  14. moparman

    Back in the loop again

    Hey buddy, They can bite and are pretty aggressive as well from what I've seen. Glad the oriental gave us that glorious gift...maybe they will send us some Japanese hornets next.... :-[
  15. moparman

    Back in the loop again

    Hey buddy, Wow! Those can decimate a fishing spot....can they be caught on bass tackle? They are turning up everywhere
  16. moparman

    Back in the loop again

    LORD have mercy....I just usually use a 4$ pack of flukes and a3$pack of hooks...Lol
  17. moparman

    HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

    HEY ALL, HAPPY FATHERS DAY to all of the FATHERS here. You will never know just how much you are loved, needed and appreciated! The importance of a father in a child's life can never be stated enough. Statistics report that 80% of the prisoners serving time are from fatherless homes! You are...
  18. moparman

    dads new ride.

    Hey all, Nice truck! This is the last good looking Chevy design I think....the newest ones are ok but this one! Even if it's not a MOPAR!!
  19. moparman

    Back in the loop again

    Hey mule, Good LORD, I'd just like to see a 100+$ swim bait ,let alone a 5 foot it gar......