May 17, 2018 · Discussion of boats, general boating questions and anything else directly related to a boat or an engine.

Mar 14, 2025 · Currently the boat has 99% of the existing paint on it, a few spots are bare aluminum from scratches and what not. I’ve began feathering out any scratches to make the surface flush and …

Feb 11, 2025 · XR-8 The River Raptor XR-8 is the ultimate shallow water fishing boat. It rips across shallow water with vast casting decks.

May 4, 2012 · I was wondering what size outboard motor to use on my 14' harbercraft aluminum boat? The boat is pretty light, probably 165lb-180lb range and I bought it off a guy who used to put on top …

Mar 8, 2011 · Re: Do I need 4x4 to lauanch boat? Re: Do I need 4x4 to lauanch boat? If you get a locking rear end and are careful a 2wd will handle "most" ramp situations. I have seen some 2wd …

Aug 18, 2006 · Re: Where is the ground on a boat? Is it an external circuit or a bad battery. Repeat the process (were using the boat and when you put it up it discharged the batt) and prior to storage, …

Sep 27, 2007 · Any astro boat owners out there? Anyone know if they were bought out or just folded?

Jan 5, 2025 · Hello, I am new here, new to boating in general, and looking for some advice on a new jon boat purchase. I am only looking at the basic, bare bones 12-14 foot jon boats without a trailer. I …

Jun 12, 2013 · Re: Boat tilts to the left at full power The sharpest section of the "V" hull is in the front, and pushing the bow down too much makes the boat rock on the forward keel like a teeter totter. The …

Jun 5, 2009 · Re: How are boat batteries grounded? Ultimately the ground is the - terminal on the battery. There may be a common ground within the outboard block for the outboard electric …