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You have to drill them out or grind off the heads and punch them thur. I think drilling is the cleaner and will do a nicer job. Good Luck

Nice rig Good Luck

Hey guys, I've got a question. I've acquired a 30 year old jon boat, read the threads about refinishing them. I am a little reluctant to bring it down to bare metal being that the boat is old and aluminum may be a little thin. Boat has, from what I can tell, been painted twice already. Not looking for a showroom finish - just something functional. Was wondering if I just scuff up the paint that's there - not really pealing or anything, just chipped in a few places - can I paint it with a rustoleum or crylon paint? Also, if I opt to go with a marine self-etching primer would this adhere to the existing paint or MUST it be brought down to bare metal? Any and all input will be greatly appreciated as I have never owned a boat before. By the way, the boat will not be left in the water all the time - only while fishing. :-/

Nice Ride GOOD LUCK ;)

I't a very nice job

I'm happy for you lots of luck remember to all ways wear your PFD

Nice job Thanks for sharing yourinfo and the pics

I am thinking about buying a Kistler Graphite Plus model # KD SSS63 I don't know any one who owns a Kistler rod so I,m asking my buds on the forum. I own 3-St. Croix Avid's and a Shimano Compre so I was wondering how the Kistler will stack up to them. The only other rod with the same specifications is the St. Croix Premier. So any input on the matter will be appreciated.

Trilean will slip, use Palomar or braid knot

Cabela Prodigy will be the best $100 bucks you ever spent great reel use the hell out of mine. I all so have a MG 51 but let me tell you the Prodigy gives the MG a run for its money in every way except smoothness but the MG was twice the price.

He said it all practice,practice and practice it pays off in the long run. Good Luck

Thinking of buying a Humminbird 383c unit .Has anyone out there know about or have used this model and is it any good? Looks pretty user friendly. Don't want to spend over $400.00 but I want color and thats the price range for color units. Just looking for S.H.O Thanks Walking Horse

Nice Job Well Done . If I can ask how much time and ball park cost of project.

Thanks Guys you were more help then you may think. PS LBH was looking at what you can do with Jon boats and came across the pictures of your project boat man that was sweet.

Looking to buy a 12ft. Jon boat. Noticed there are two types welded and riveted. Was wondering what the Pros and Cons were on the two types. Don't really know that much about boats and neither do the salesman not to much help :-?

Lots of luck

Looks great so far keep use posted and keep the pic coming :)

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I like both

I have never had a problem with Vanish but haven't been using it very long. I used Gamma and I think that was crap I guess its just a matter of opinion .

I Think Sammy's are

Cool Pic Thanks

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Thanks Catt GREAT post

Sounds like you need a break. Like the man said its suppose to be fun. I got like that with Bow Hunting thats why I'm fishing now. But still like to hunt. Keep the faith if you really love it, the feeling will come back. Like Reel Mechanic said "at his pace now"