It looks like there is no Hull ID # on the outside of the transom, starboard side. If that is the case, the boat was likely made before November 1972.
See this link for more detailed info: https://www.nrs.com/learn/identify-your-raft-inflatable
Similar situation here Charlie, except it was my sump pump. After my flood I installed Armstrong 12”x12” VCT (vinyl composition tile) with commercial adhesive. Since then we’ve had a couple minor events (pump float sticking) and the tile cleans up just fine, no edge curling or discoloration...
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Mauricetown Marine in South Jersey still has an inventory of parts from them.
I do almost all my own maintenance, but here is a couple FB pages you can join to get info.
HDG Yacht Basin Slip Holders and Upper Chesapeake Recreational Boaters. I don’t post on them but do look in on occasion.
I was onboard today from 12:30 thru 4PM. Got things all set for winter. i don’t have any pull from the staff, Steve wants to spruce up the marina by removing abandoned boats. The lease also requires all boats to be mechanically sound and run. Maybe you can put an outboard on it to make it move.
Well, how about that, your Party Barge is in the same marina as my Silverton. Looks like your on Pier 1 or 2. I’m in slip 632 near the ramp.
Welcome to the neighborhood! Ive been here for 19 years (!) and there’s almost always something interesting going on. Stop on by and say hello if you see...
I had a portable FF that ran off 8- D cell flashlight batteries. It typically lasted for the entire summer.
FWIW, on my tinny I use a lawn tractor battery. It not only runs the sounder, horn, and running lights, but also starts the 25HP outboard.
I started with the front of the console about 18” behind the center bench. in that position it was easy to reach the wheel from the rear bench but too heavy in the rear (even with anchor and a spare fuel tank up front). I then moved it forward 16”. That made a huge difference but I still felt it...
Very good advice here from Lectro88 and dwco5051! Stability of small boats is easily affected when weight is moved around or increased.
I will add this: make every effort to keep the weight balanced and as low as possible.
I added a console to my 1448 BigJon. Did not remove any bench. I...
First, welcome to iBoats, you’ve come to the right place!
Might want to contact Lowe Boats, see if they’ll sell you one.
Otherwise, make your own. That’s what I did with my 1448. It’s just painted plywood.
I have a 34’ flybridge sportfish. My first Delta was 22# and worked fine in normal conditions but I upgraded to 35# because I often spend nights at anchor and want the extra safety margin if the weather turns.
EDIT: I’ll also add that when anchoring, - ALWAYS - set it with engine power.
For your boat any 13# anchor should only be onboard for use as a secondary hook.You need a heavier anchor that will penetrate the grass and dig into the bottom.i have similar bottom conditions where I boat and found the Fortress F23 the minimum size. Further, the fluke design tends to sail when...
