Bolar

What is the manufacture of your trailer, Trailstar? Other than the wheels, that trailer looks exactly like what I have under my Tracker. Plastic fenders with a step I can't use. I'm not a big guy, but every time I've put any weight on the step I get a crack or pop. I don't trust them not to break off. BTW nice boat.

I just got a kit to change it out, once it warms up a little. I can't believe I've had this boat going on 4 years now .

Under power I've had no problems. I've never checked to see how much it slows me down though. Once your off power and on your trolling motor, wind will be your enemy. It's like having a sail and you can get knocked around pretty good.

Anyone change the water pump impeller yet? That will be on my "to do list" once it gets warmer. I'm curious on how well it has held up.

Just local, 3-5 miles, but yeah, they were good tires.

Tires, I just spent a ton of money on trailer tires this summer. Horse trailer had the tread peal off just sitting. These tires were around 15 years old. This trailer gets pulled out at least 3-4 times a year. I was looking to replace them, but was motivated to get it done now. This trailer came with car/truck tires from the manufacture. Most dedicated tire stores won't sell car/truck tires for a trailer. You'll have to go to a independent shop for that. I have a cargo trailer with Goodyear tires that were 24 years old. That trailer gets pulled out on weekends and only local. I took it down state this summer and didn't trust the old tires on the highway so...new tires. There is a lot of mojo out there about tires. Check some RV/camping sites. They are flooded with tire stories.

Like this:

My experience deterrents don't deter, in my barn and house. Traps are the only way I've found to eliminate mice. Spring and glue traps. I start out with peanut butter, but after a few mice, I change it up to something different. Once they have seen what happened to Mickey over there, they will start to avoid peanut butter. YMMV

The strip lights I had unfortunately didn't work out. At the front part of the boat, they were getting abused and stopped working. The back half they still work, but I don't fish much back there. I also had them buckle in places after I applied them. I guess the strip expands more than the boat? For round two I am experimenting with these: https://amazon.com/dp/B08F7G8B9B?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1 These are cheap lights and of course are not what they advertise. For starters they are not waterproof. The wires come straight out the center of the back, and the holes are not sealed properly. They use something like a hot glue to hold the circuit board down, and use that as a seal for the wires. It's a nice theory, but doesn't hold up. Also, they are not very bright. As deck lights this might be perfect, I don't have to buy a dimmer switch or put a resistor in-line with the lights. Since the interior of the boat is carpet, I'm planning on using heavy duty Velcro to hold the lights in place. When I get around to installing them, I'll post some pictures.

Sound like you have all the mods. See what you can do about posting those pictures. It has been quite around here lately. I'm working on version 2 of my deck lighting. I need some time to get it put it in.

1. For as much foam as you may get out of those holes, I wouldn't worry too much about replacing it. I would seal the holes. As for the rest, if you put it back the way it was you still will run into the same problem of rot as you have now. Can you raise the tank 1/2-1"? That may help with some air flow under the tank to help it all dry. Maybe clean the deck really good and put a sealer down. 2. You won't know whats going on behind that bolt until you pull it. If it hasn't moved for years and years you might leave well enough alone.

It sounds like your done for the season. Do all your motor maintenance, as recommend. Next I would empty your gas tank. Pour it in your car, mower, whatever you burn the fastest. No sense wasting that gas. Next I would take everything out of the boat. All gear and batteries. Vacuum and clean the inside and out. After it's all cleaned up, open what hatches you can with the cover on. Once it's put away with the cover on, make sure you stick your head in there regularly and look around. Do this more than once a month. Your two biggest problems are going to be condensation and mice. Maybe, just keep an eye on it.

You need to "prime" the pump. Go backwards.

My wife would have made me put it in the recycle bin.

I don't frequent Facebook to often, but it worked for me.

I'm just going to tie it. A chain is over kill for what I'm catching on the bottom.

I lost my anchor today! I was fishing a river and dropped the anchor, I couldn't figure out why I was getting so close to a log jam coming up, pulled up the rope, no anchor . I was using a carabiner tied to a rope which clipped to the anchor. I guess somehow when I dropped the anchor the rope pushed open the clip and the anchor slipped out . The bite had shut down anyway, so I made my way to the launch and went home. That one small thing put a cloud over the whole experience. I've got a strong magnet. Next time I'm there I'll fish for the anchor.

There you go. Get the 10 footer, clean it up, and flip it for something bigger.

Did you call Bayliner and ask? They are the ones who can tell you what the recall is and weather it is still covered. Neat project, post pics of your progress.

I just got a wrist strap for this season. I've been out twice this year and used the strap without forgetting to take it off and and getting snapped by the kill cord.

https://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-to-determine-trailer-tongue-weight.aspx

What need to do is go out and get stuck. You need to figure out how to get out and get on with fishing. Why are you getting stuck? You have two things hanging off the boat reaching down to stop you. Go out and get stuck. Once your sure your not moving anymore trim up your big motor. Next spin your trolling motor to speed 5. Make your way out. If you dial anything slower your run the risk of tangling with weeds. If that doesn't work, unplug the trolling motor and pull it up. De-weed your trolling motor, lower it back down and plug back in. Next pull the trolling motor up again with the cord, to where the blades are just below the surface of the water. At speed 5 holding the motor below the surface of the water, steer your way out. This also works when you get too shallow, like when you get hung up on a rock at the waters edge.

Wax it. Wax it now, then wax it again.

I got this Roll-on-Jack a little after I got the boat. I haven't had to use it yet. I tossed it in the back of my truck just in case. I just looked at it again and I will say wow, I didn't pay that much for it!

Not sure. I got mine fresh off the truck. What is it your trying to see/not see?