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  1. 05-20-2018, 12:43 AM #1
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    New to the Bug Family

    Took delivery of an FX20. Excited for the adventures to come.
    One question for anyone out there with a new Skeeter trailer: what would you recommend for attaching license plate to trailer? Looks like I will be drilling some holes...







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    #2 05-20-2018, 06:00 AM
    Use the flexible plastic holder. You can usually find them at any boat dealer. I bought a metal one first time and t broke off and I lost my plate the second or third trip to the lake. They need to flex when pulling in and out of the water.
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    #3 05-20-2018, 08:17 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by MichSkeeter77 View Post
    Use the flexible plastic holder. You can usually find them at any boat dealer. I bought a metal one first time and t broke off and I lost my plate the second or third trip to the lake. They need to flex when pulling in and out of the water.
    And also to add to this, use cable ties to secure plate to plate holder. Dont put cable ties on tight, let them loose so it will swing a little when pulling in and out of the water. I usually use 2 wire ties per each side. Been doing it that way for 20 years and never had a problem.
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    #4 05-20-2018, 01:43 PM
    I am totally with you bgibson...been doing it also for that long or more! never lost a plate...
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    #5 05-20-2018, 01:44 PM
    Nice bug by the way! Congrats!
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    #6 05-20-2018, 04:02 PM
    That is a beautiful boat.
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    #7 05-20-2018, 08:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MichSkeeter77 View Post
    Use the flexible plastic holder. You can usually find them at any boat dealer. I bought a metal one first time and t broke off and I lost my plate the second or third trip to the lake. They need to flex when pulling in and out of the water.
    Thanks for the advice!
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    #8 05-20-2018, 08:11 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bgibson View Post
    And also to add to this, use cable ties to secure plate to plate holder. Dont put cable ties on tight, let them loose so it will swing a little when pulling in and out of the water. I usually use 2 wire ties per each side. Been doing it that way for 20 years and never had a problem.
    Thanks much!
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    #9 05-20-2018, 08:12 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by edw View Post
    Nice bug by the way! Congrats!
    Thanks! I'm excited!!
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    #10 05-20-2018, 08:14 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Ranchhand02 View Post
    That is a beautiful boat.
    Thanks - she's purty. Can't wait to get her out fishing.
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    #11 05-20-2018, 08:20 PM
    Purdy dang boat!Very Nice.
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    #12 05-20-2018, 09:18 PM
    Awesome Bug!!!
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    #13 05-20-2018, 09:21 PM
    Like those colors....
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    #14 05-20-2018, 10:01 PM
    You could move to Oklahoma that doesn’t require boat trailer tags. Of course our roads make roads in Beruit look good!
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    #15 05-21-2018, 04:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Bearetta View Post
    You could move to Oklahoma that doesn’t require boat trailer tags. Of course our roads make roads in Beruit look good!
    I bet ours here in Michigan would give them a run for the money! They say we have 2 seasons here in Michigan, winter and construction!
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    #16 05-21-2018, 04:04 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bgibson View Post
    And also to add to this, use cable ties to secure plate to plate holder. Dont put cable ties on tight, let them loose so it will swing a little when pulling in and out of the water. I usually use 2 wire ties per each side. Been doing it that way for 20 years and never had a problem.
    Nice! I like that idea
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    #18 05-21-2018, 08:36 PM
    What a cooool color scheme!
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    #19 05-21-2018, 08:54 PM
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    #20 05-21-2018, 09:43 PM
    Good looking boat!
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