spider web cracks


Here’s a new post from spider web cracks : ive looked at several boats lately that had small hairline cracks. is this the uv damage from florida boats ive been hearing about? how do you tell the difference between these and bad cracks or stress cracks? the boats ive been looking at are about 10...

Oldest Known Jim Smith Flybridge


Here’s a good post from Oldest Known Jim Smith Flybridge : I have always wondered about the early Smith boats. Everyone that cares seems to know about Boca Jima , or the express that spent years in the brokerage section. But I’m more curious to know if anyone knows the first Jim Smith...

chips on the bottom?


Here’s an interesting article from chips on the bottom? : are small chips on the bottom of a boat common? ive looked at seveeral boats and all had small nicks. is this something that happens from loading them wrong or have i just looked at the wrong boats? thanks! More here: chips on the bottom? Do...

Horizontal rod holder question


Here’s a good post from Horizontal rod holder question : I see quite a few t-tops with the traditional “rocket launcher” setup on the back and two horizontally mounted rod holders sticking out from the side. Are those side mounted holders there so that you can use a fishing rod as...

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