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    Intex Mariner 4 - Certificate of Origin and first assignment question

    come to think of it, I do not recall seeing any photos of inflatable kayaks with the lettering stenciled in. I did see a mariner on ebay though that had large letters painted on or it may have been a zodiac.
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    Intex Mariner 4 - Certificate of Origin and first assignment question

    yah, IIRC that's what I did last time on the Excursion 5
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    Intex Mariner 4 - Certificate of Origin and first assignment question

    I have the same predicament. I ordered from Amazon and only thing I have for proof of ownership is the invoice showing Hin, Win, Model nr. I have not been to DMV yet, but really do not expect any trouble. Next will be affixing CF number. I really do not cherish the idea of painting on the PVC...
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    New Intex Excursion Pro Mods

    Back in the fray again with recently purchased Intex Excursion Pro. I have made hard floor, motor mount, Minn Kota CL Endura trolling motor. Still some fine tuning, deciding on whether I need fenders or not, how to launch with a Skeg.You know, just the standard queries.... A few pics..
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    sooner or later, we all get there.... (lengthy, dont read if you are in a hurry).

    Just musing over all the "tinkering" that goes on after getting into inflatables and such. Seems like we all run into the same problems and we all sort of come around by trial and error to doing the same things. The first is usually putting in a solid deck. Those without trailers opting to go...
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    Home Made Motor Mount for Minn Kota

    Re: Home Made Motor Mount for Minn Kota (2) 3/4 in sked 40 PVC (2) 1/2 in 45 Deg elbows (slip) (2) 3/4 - 1/2 inch bushing adapters (thread/slip) (2) 1/2 inch sprinkler risers 2 inch (just stick through oar lock holes, could add screw on cap to prevent pulling out) 1/4 inch nylon screws...
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    Surface mount stringers?

    I want to add stringers to a hard deck I built out of 1/2 inch plywood. Since the deck is in two sections and the edges are covered with pipe insulation, I have in mind to simply place two pieces of galvanized steel bar on top about 1 1/5 inches in from the edge. They would be bolted down...
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    mini-x Sit On Top Kayak

    Saw a kayak I am interested in. 9ft SOT Mini-X Malibu (I think), rigged for fishing. Anyone have any personal experience on one of these or can direct me to the appropriate forum? I need a Kayak that I can carry on top of car (2011 Hundai Sonata). Would probably want to venture out to Kelp...
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    Home Made Motor Mount for Minn Kota

    I've been thinking of making my own mount out of Schedule 40 1/2 inch PVC pipe and fittings. My idea would be to hook onto the rear oar locks and using elbows, threaded end plugs, female adapters to make longer mount and one that would not slip fore and aft. The idea would be to give the mount...
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    MINN KOTA enduro 40

    seems if I got a little heavy handed and over tightened the clamp that locks shaft in place for trolling, it wont tighten much now. Noticed a small plastic tab under the collar, but not sure how it works. I dont really want to have to remove the motor head to replace the whole clamp assembly if...
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    CF NUMBERS AND pvc adhesive

    Finally was able to register the SIB, purchased number kit from local boat store (Sea Witch) and was wonderning if the peel apart stickers will adhere to the factory PVC or will I need some special adhesive? also as a side note, I have seen many photos on this site with SIBs with motors but no...
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    Using trolling motor battery to inflate?

    just wondering how many amps a coleman 12v dc charger draws in the event I want to use it to inflate with the same battery powering the motor rather than from my car's cigarette lighter. (trying to limit my time at the launch ramp with other people waiting). dumb question I suppose, but I do...
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    cost of ownership rant

    so, you go out and buy a cheap boat all the while patting yourself on the back for the money you saved. Case in point-I was able to get an Intex Excursion 5 for around $150. Its a very good boat (for the money) and is of good quality, very spacious e.t.c. Then you soon discover you need other...
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    regarding registration

    I recently purchased the Intex Excursion 5. At the time I remembering reading about obtaining some ID numbers online in the event I need to register it as a vessle when I put a motor on it, but I can not find any paperwork now. Can anyone direct me to the appropriate site or what steps I need...
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    preferred fenders and tie downs for inflatable?

    Is there a preferred method for using fenders i.e. size, orientation, location, attachment points? I've always owned power boats with cleats e.t.c. I recently purchased an Intex Excursion 5 and noticed there are two sets of "holes" along the sides where the grab line goes through and also on...
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