It would be safer to run a cage with no wire at all than to run one with just horizontal wire.

This is the zinc epoxy primer and activator, it’s quite expensive as it was close to $75 per gal and 15 for the little bottle of activator. I originally planed on painting the entire boat old school BDU like sniper’s old camo boat but couldn’t get the colors at the time. I Also planed on using Rapto...

Thanks Sliding gator, I recon I should have read receipt better, the epoxy primer on there is this a zinc based? I have a zinc based primer to do the inside of my DB prior to using Dominator in silver/gray, but need new hull jacks installed and rigging pulled to do it right. I used it on my step rai...

That’s enough paint to do the rigging and then some, but 1/2 gallon each is a bit on the skinny side and not much less on price. The primer actually goes further than the urethane. Like I said, if you want to save money, get the epoxy primer and then hit HD or Wally World for 2 Quarts of Rust Oleum...

Personally I never run my boat on All unless I have used both batteries. I alternate between 1-2 between shut downs as to always have a fully charged cranking battery to get me home or to jump another’s boat/truck. Or I run on one battery one day and switch to 2 the next.

NaPA belts are made by gates and the Napa Gold are the green belts as well

Take the belt to NAPA they have belts and there maybe $30-40 bucks not $100 PCM parts are a freakin rip off. You can buy a replacement R066037 just about anywhere online but your looking at $90 or more bucks just because it’s PCM I run a PCM/levatator N/A and buy all my replacement parts from anywhe...

I have a crappy lowrance mounted on airboat for new areas and planning in the field, pretty dang durable but have replaced it once since 09’ as it quit finding satellites. I keep a Garmin rhino and a fortrex on me at all time as well both have been through hell but always work, but they both have sc...

Garmin states the 742xs has a IPX 7 rating that does not mean waterproof. It’s water resistant to 3’ for up to 30 minutes. 12’ of water is quite a difference in pressure. Per Garmin it specifically states “ splashes, rain, snow an incidental exposure Up to 1 meter at 30 minutes max. NOT being submer...

Where on hatch were you frogging for 7 hrs for a 2 dozen?? You can PM if you want. I don’t frog a ton but I always hit hatch/cypress, dead river and reedy creek. Usually get around 60-80 frogs > 2-3hrs tops. Frogs are high in population this year for sure. Was talking with a well respected buddy he ...

That looks like Brahma island, if so it’s private property and the methods the Lightsy brothers use are 100% legal.

I’ve seen two completely aluminum rigged boats and Quite a few others with SS seat platforms and engine stands usually powder coated with all aluminum cages. Your biggest issue is the cyclic fatigue of aluminum. If you are to use aluminum tube (round or square) for the engine stand it will have to b...

SARS is a form of coronavirus Wuhan Institute of Virology is a level 4 facility where they handle,use and whatever the f%}k else they do with the shit. Would make more sense to shut it down as this is the second serious virus that made its way from there. And we are to now believe that this form of ...

“Swamp Matt” was the guy airboat maps dot com or something like it. Ain’t heard nothing outa him in quite some time. Not sure ole boy is still doing the map thing.

Diamondback and Gto I know for sure stock the regular belts and also carry the heavy duty Blackhawk belts which are the $400 ones

I’d say the imagination is the limits on what to
Plug it with. Holley makes a plug kit for vacuum ports as do many others. Whatever you use make sure it’s good quality and 100% sealed. Getting a stumble and chasing a vacuum leak swearing it’s another issue will become bothersome !

32* total, vacuum advance disconnect and plug. Get a Mr.Gasket spring kit and toss the lightest springs in it so the mechanical comes in ASAP.

My friend has a 16x8 DB with 350 330hp/330tq I believe that is some where around 56-5800ish rpm he swings a 3 blade R with 2.38 belt box. My boat is 16x8 HEAVY DB with 6.0 LS 365ish hp maybe 3 blade K series 2.1:1 belt. Both have been stuck but neither struggle on dry we can go where ever we want wh...

I run a 16x8 Diamondback 6.0L (Lq4 base) PCM/Levitator, ch3 2:1 belt box, 80”K series (12”)wide cruises at 3400-3500, WOT 5500ish. And only 365ish HP. I would say your a little high on rpm.

That’s a called a stringer, depending on how bad it is will determine work involved. Hit the search on the forum for stringer repair or hull work and you’ll find plenty of information to fix it or information on where or who to take it too to have it done right.

Never said 160 was a good for a engine. You need to watch your mouth mofo, finding you ain’t a problem. Believe me I’m not the one you want hunting for you! Your bi@&h a$$ would shit your pants. Talk what you want behind a keyboard I’ll meet anytime anyplace guaranteed

200-210? I’ll call bs on that all day. Mine don’t touch 190-200 and a water thunder won’t touch 175. So I guess all of Dave’s engines have fouled plugs and water in the oil. Stick to a/c’s

I had a similar issue with mine however it’s plumbing is different. Your best bet disconnect the big black hose going into the pump and fill until it comes out there. Then I’d run at idle and top off, reconnect and finish filling through burp tank.

My apologies I misread was thinking you were looking for a guide here in Florida.

Great video Kyle! I love to see the older pictures and videos. The way things have changed it’s amazing!