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    Question on bimini top location

    Previously when you said: "I ended up selling the boat and buying a bigger boat that had a factory bimini in the first place. Obviously, a big expense on my part, but now I can fish in comfort." I understand now that it was the "larger size" of the boat you bought that allows fishing in comfort...
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Is there a way to view this thread in "threaded view" instead of "flat view" that I'm using now, so I can tell who you are responding to? Thanks!
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    Telescoping emergency paddle

    Thanks, I will do that.
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    Where to post engine topics on iboats?

    Thanks! I thought the "Boating Safety" was the last forum because of the picture below it. Never scrolled down below it to get to the engine forum.
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    Telescoping emergency paddle

    Thanks for all of your input folks. I bought two 4 feet telescoping paddles from West Marine and will try paddling to shore along with a 2nd person on the boat. Will always have a 2nd person and won't be going out alone. Hoping to launch my new boat either tomorrow (if my son can take time off...
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    Question on bimini top location

    Was that a factory (canvas) bimini or a hard top on your bigger boat? If a canvas bimini, it sounds like it doesn't need straps to support itself? Thanks much for your input. Valuable for me having a first time boat with a bimini top. (I already bought the bimini top in Sept 2022 so I'll...
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    Question on bimini top location

    Thanks for sharing your perspectives. It all helps when determining the mounting location for my bimini top. I need to customize my top and cut down the 3 center tubings to make my top less wide. Then the installation will begin.
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    Question on bimini top location

    Thanks for that. I think our plan will be to leave the bimini top down, fish, put it up for lunch break and put it back down again for fishing. Will go up if it rains. One important reason for having a bimini top on my boat is because the outside of the hull is painted navy blue and the...
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    2015 Dodge Grand caravan SE trailer wires installation failed

    When we bought our 2019 Honda Odyssey EX van new in 2019, I never even thought about building and towing a boat. Now that I did build a boat, I lucked out that the van came with 3 threaded holes on each side for mounting a hitch and a connector in the rear fuse box for a trailer harness. The...
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    Question on bimini top location

    With more googling, majority says the bimini top interferes with fishing so many who have one, put it down while fishing. That said, I'll put first priority on locating my bimini top where it will be best out of the way when folded down either forward or aft, for fishing. The location of rod...
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    Question on bimini top location

    Hi Scott and Airshot, Thanks for both of your responses. I overlooked something that may dictate where my bimini top will be located. I will be installing two rod holders on the aft portion of the gunwales to be used for trolling. With the two rods sticking up and outward while trolling and...
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    Question on bimini top location

    Going to install a bimini top on my new build 12 foot jon boat that has a 6HP outboard motor. The bimini top that I bought is 6 feet long and 46 inches high. For folks who have a bimini top on their boat, do you wish it was more forward or more aft? Is the correct location to have the bimini...
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    Where to post engine topics on iboats?

    This "boat topics and questions" forum says (not engine topics). I don't see an engine forum. Where should we post engine topics on iboats?
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    2015 Dodge Grand caravan SE trailer wires installation failed

    Deleted. Mis-read the wiring diagram. FWIW, I bought the Tekonsha T-One® T-Connector Harness, 4-Way Flat unit from amazon and it works perfectly on our 2019 Honda Odyssey.
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    Front wheel drive launching & retrieving

    Thanks for all of the tips and sharing of experiences. I went to a school's parking lot this past Sunday and practiced backing up my trailer. Starting to get the hang of it and it was much better at the end of the session than in the beginning. But still need a lot more practice. When I got...
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    Front wheel drive launching & retrieving

    Yep, I plan to practice backing up my boat and trailer in school's parking lots on weekend days when they are empty and the classes are not in session. Less stressful than doing it at the launch ramp. :unsure:
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    Lifting boat off trailer to repair bunk

    A good ending. Win for you and a win for whoever wanted and took the bunks. Thanks for the ending of the story.
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    Telescoping emergency paddle

    Need two emergency paddles for my new build jon boat. Boat is 12 feet long and 20" high. Sitting on the bench seat I figure 48" long paddles will work. Paddles are for emergency in case my new Tohatsu 6HP outboard won't start, though paddles will come in handy at the dock. Being a 12 foot...
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    Has anyone built a boat with Marine Plywood

    Guess your post is a joke for Halloween. I had to google "costume boat" and found this among other examples:
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    Lifting boat off trailer to repair bunk

    So to complete your update, what was your solution for the soaking wet bunks? Just curious for the end of the story.
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