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    Member Mechanic Bob's Avatar
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    Bought an 8' Pond Boat

    Sold my two Wilderness Ride 135 and bought an 8' pond boat.
    Still have the Slayer that is either pedal or electric.
    Just wanted a pond boat I can Stand up on if I am planning a long day on the water.
    Found the 8' Pond boats are made by Sun Dolphin out of MI.
    Bass Pro, Dick's Sporting Goods, Pelican, all same manufacturer.

    Adding PVC strips on the bottom Pontoons to help protect the bottom when dragging the boat.
    Added a Center Support to one of the seat frames, as I am over the rated weight and have had to repair once before when I had a Bass Hunter.
    Other than that, just minor mods.
    Running additional wiring to the bow for Fish Finder.
    Adding rails for Scotty Gear Heads.
    A few cleats.
    3 Rod Holder frame.
    Clip to hold paddle.

    It will take a couple of weeks before it hits the water, then GAME ON!
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    Congrats. Let's see a pic when you get it ready.
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    #3
    Here are a couple pictures of what I am doing to prevent RASH on the hull. I am adding Bondo to the four corners and over the axles.

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    2019 RT 198P
    2018 Mercury Pro XS 150 HP 4 Stroke #2B610068
    Twin 12' BT Talons
    4" Atlas Jack Plate
    Riptide Instinct Quest

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    For the interior:
    Adding a couple short rails that accept a Scotty Gear Head
    3M VHB taping a three rod tube holder
    Installing a couple of Potato Chip Paddle Holders to hold my paddle
    3M VHB taping a Plastic Ammo Box to hold misc. tool, towels, tape, ...
    Added a two wire plug connector to the trolling motor plug to power my Fish Finder.
    Will install some hat channel (Not sure what they are called) throughout the boat to be able to strap down stuff, like the rod and other misc. stuff.
    2019 RT 198P
    2018 Mercury Pro XS 150 HP 4 Stroke #2B610068
    Twin 12' BT Talons
    4" Atlas Jack Plate
    Riptide Instinct Quest