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Old 08-13-13, 05:49 PM   #1
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I just bought a 10 foot aluminum boat. When my kids were little I bought a 12 foot aluminum boat. I only fish in ponds and the 12 foot is getting to be a bit much for me to handle alone. I am looking forward to the shorter and lighter boat since I paddle only when I fish. I fish solo 99% of the time. I will keep the 12 for when someone fishes with me but I am looking forward to using the 10.
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By the way, both are untrailered so it is just me alone loading it in my truckbed and unloading it.
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Old 08-13-13, 06:37 PM   #3
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Forget who makes it but a set of wheels with a bar and two C clamps easy to put on and off makes life a bit easier,like a wheel barrow then.Could make with 3/8 all thread some nuts and washers then 2 clamps,naturally a set of lawnmower extra wheels.Not heavy can even be left on when flipped people will ask why you have 2 wheels sticking up.
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Old 08-13-13, 08:46 PM   #4
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Enjoy your 10 footer. I have a 12 and I know what you mean about handling it alone. My 12 is a lake jon which is about 6 inches wider than a standard 12 foot jon. Don't sound like much, but getting it back into the back of the pick up alone was getting to be difficult. So I got a small trailer. Best move I ever made. No more hurting back. The wife and I get out together a few times a year, and so I stayed with that size. The 10 footer will do you nicely. Congrats
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Old 08-13-13, 10:24 PM   #5
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Unless I luck up on a new spot I am usually alone so I really think the 10 will suit me well. My wife doesn't care to fish and my kids are not interested since they are grown and have their own interests.
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Old 08-16-13, 04:43 PM   #6
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I had a wide transom, twelve foot jon. I got two ten foot 2x8's (I think) and the mounts for tailgate loading a four wheeler or tractor. If loading right from the bank, it was heavy but possible. Just slide it up the ramps. When on a ramp or I was just not feeling it, I used a come-along. Hooked it to the front of the of the bed and cranked it up. I would have a hard time giving up the stability and room of the twelve.
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