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    Don't trust the gauge!

    So I take the little misses and the kiddies out to Lahonton near the end of summer for a few hours of sun and fun. Hmmm.... one old steel tank is rusted through (I got the boat after my grandfather died....)... no biggee...leave it in as a spacer and just run one tank...take extra gas. A few...
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    OMC Electric Troller....where to mount?

    Hello all,<br />I was looking for some input on where to mount a trolling motor on my little plastic fish boat. Here are the details....<br /><br />I have an older electric trolling motor (OMC COBRA) that went with the boat ('89 16' Lowe) that I got from my grandfather. He used it a few times...
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    Drydocking boat for trailer repairs......

    Hello all,<br />I recently received a 16' Lowe from my grandfather's estate and although the boat is in good shape, the trailer needs some work. Nothing major, just rust removal, repainting, new bunk covering, etc.... my question is: how have you (other people) gone about working on the trailer...
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    Evinrude VRO questions

    Hello all! I recently received a 16' Lowe boat from my grandfathers estate. It has a 1989 40HP Evinrude VRO on it. I've been reading the forums here and some of you have suggested that when they reach 10 years old, to disconnect the VRO unit and start manually mixing. However, I seriously...
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    16' Lowe - Made for fishing - Use for fun?

    Hello all,<br />I have the chance to get the boat my grandfather had before he died a couple of years ago. It's a 1991 Lowe 16' V w/1989 40HP Evinrude O/B. He used it mainly for fishing. Although most of the fishing stuff (downriggers, etc.) was stolen by some family members (don't get me...
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    16' Lowe - Made for fishing - Use for fun?

    Hello all,<br />I have the chance to get the boat my grandfather had before he died a couple of years ago. It's a 1991 Lowe 16' V w/1989 40HP Evinrude O/B. He used it mainly for fishing. Although most of the fishing stuff (downriggers, etc.) was stolen by some family members (don't get me...
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