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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.

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 …

Aug 13, 2010 · Re: Battery Drains While Boat Sits Disconnect all the wires off of the negitave battery cable. Use a 12V test light, Attach the clip from the test light to the battery post and …

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 …

Mar 5, 2025 · Around here a John boat has a flat bottom and square bow. Thanks for the input on taking the seat out. As to your question about the v-hull being called a john boat, well the only …

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 …

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 …

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Jul 26, 2010 · Re: What size rope to use for different boat sizes? keep in mind the actual diameter of the rope isn't really that useful. a 1/4 inch spectra rope (line!) is stronger than your typical …