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I had a little idea to make a poor man’s power pole to anchor along the coastline for some redfish action.

Should I spray some sort of protectant on the motor and electronics?

I have an airboat with a LS. I am looking to spend time in salt water. My rigging is SS. What type of proactive measures should I take to prep the engine and rigging and maintain after trips to prevent corrosion?

2.55 gearbox. With the old prop, 6k on the trailer. Didn’t try to push more though the Dyno test did.

Hi. I‘ve moved on to another boat. I’m running a LS3 on a 16’ Rivermaster hull. My new prop is a 79” Whirlwind EX. Here is some Dyno info:

WOW! I read every post in this thread. So much of it is way over my head. I was just trying to determine how to set the optimal pitch for my new prop. I found all of the posts interesting. I’m not sure yet if I was able to reach a conclusion as I don’t have enough preexisting knowledge to sort...

I enjoyed reading this thread.

Sliden Gator, Great reply! You are scaring me. I know you are speaking from experience; something I don’t have. I spend a lot of time in the St. Marks area on another type of boat. I know the rock garden area well. Well enough to know the rock moves and there is no way to know where they all...

I am interested in occasionally exploring saltwater creeks and marshes in north Florida. I will also spend time in freshwater. I live in Tallahassee. I need some advice. I’m suspecting I should go with poly on the bottom and stainless steel rigging. True? How about the engine, aircraft or auto...

Interesting. Thanks. I’ve come across similar info about penetrating epoxy.

I’m not sure yet. I planning on removing the rigging for a closer examination. I’m hoping for the best and planning for the worst.

Is it possible to paint over gel coat?

I am going to replace one or more stringers. One is cracked at the stern and each one has no evidence of wood where the drain holes are (the ones that allow water to pass in between stringers). Once I remove my rigging, I will have a better understanding what needs to be done. I’m prepared to do...

Me too. I’m doing research and trying to figure out how to do it “correctly” on my own.

I purchased my first airboat. It is a 14 foot Laser with a 0-435-A Lycoming. I know this engine is old. However, it was rebuilt several years ago and only has about a dozen hours on it. It runs very well and doesn’t burn much oil. I’m hoping it will last me a little while. I’m taking my boat out...

Good info. I’m in Tallahassee. I’m looking for my first boat. I want to get to some of the areas you mentioned.

Thanks. I have some good friends with experience who are going to teach. I’m trying to recruit one to check it out.

I’m getting some great feedback on this forum. I really appreciate it. I’m also learning a lot from other posts as I poke around the site. I might take this boat on a test ride. I’m second in line at this point. Someone might buy it Thursday. What should I get the seller to do to demonstrate...

Thanks. What would reserve power be? I’m not familiar with the term in the airboat world, yet. Lots to learn.

Hi. I have never owned an airboat. I’m considering a 16ft Freedomcraft 3/4 decked with 383 stroker / 475 horsepower. The gearbox is 2.09 : 1. Beyond this, I’m clueless. I would like to have four people on the boat. This can do it. I’m planning to be in fresh and saltwater. I live in...