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Oly44
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Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:39 am Posts: 8
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First boat.. Backwater longtail
Finally got my new boat out today. It’s a 1440 jon boat with a 13hp predator motor and backwater longtail. This is my first boat so it’s a learning curve on pretty much everything. But it went pretty smooth today. I have some work I want to do to the boat and trailer.
First will be get new trailer lights and bunks. Then I plan on repainting the boat once we get some nicer weather. I cant wait to get out this fall for duck hunting in this rig. IMG_4224.jpg
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Tue May 14, 2019 6:25 pm |
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Wchauvin
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:10 pm Posts: 1872
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Re: First boat.. Backwater longtail
That’s awesome bro, congrats on your first boat! My first boat was also a 1440 that I really enjoyed
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Tue May 14, 2019 9:17 pm |
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Glades Ranger
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:32 pm Posts: 1490 Location: south Florida
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Re: First boat.. Backwater longtail
Congrats! Mine was a 1436 with an 18 hp GD longtsil?..do not skimp on safety gear, get plenty of practice, don't exceed weight, careful on those turns, wear your kill switch, have fun!
_________________ Sailing in the sawgrass /1648 grizzly and Swomp 26.5 EFI
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Wed May 15, 2019 4:22 am |
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Oly44
MMT Member
Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:39 am Posts: 8
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Re: First boat.. Backwater longtail
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Wed May 15, 2019 7:07 am |
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Oly44
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Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:39 am Posts: 8
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Re: First boat.. Backwater longtail
Have any of you cut into the seats on a jon boat and removed the foam? Im thinking about doing it to the middle bench for added storage space.
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Wed May 15, 2019 7:13 am |
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Glades Ranger
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:32 pm Posts: 1490 Location: south Florida
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Re: First boat.. Backwater longtail
Helped a friend remove his and I removed foam from rear pod to use as storage and place electronic panel. On both we tried to make up for flotation loss by adding closed cell foam between the floor ribs and under aluminum floor we installed. Alum won't rot like wood does and is actually lighter. We place hydroturf over the aluminum. Tempress makes some good slam hatches and liners, used one on my rear pod for easy access to storage.
_________________ Sailing in the sawgrass /1648 grizzly and Swomp 26.5 EFI
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Wed May 15, 2019 8:31 am |
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Glades Ranger
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:32 pm Posts: 1490 Location: south Florida
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Re: First boat.. Backwater longtail
Another suggestion, since you mentioned new trailer bunks, is to add gatorglide, steelflex or similar coating to the bottom. If you add slick pads on the bunks or put slick coating on them, loading/unloading boat from trailer will become real easy- except you have to be careful! Also suggest LED trailer lights and running lights are a good upgrade.
_________________ Sailing in the sawgrass /1648 grizzly and Swomp 26.5 EFI
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Thu May 23, 2019 7:02 am |
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Oly44
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Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:39 am Posts: 8
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Re: First boat.. Backwater longtail
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Thu May 23, 2019 8:17 am |
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Oly44
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Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:39 am Posts: 8
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Re: First boat.. Backwater longtail
Quick little update since I’m looking back on the season already being that most of the water here is locked up with ice. I ended up finding a newer trailer I trade a guy and tossed in some cash. Got the boat painted and it looks like a completely different rig. I’m loving the setup though. It got me into places this year i wouldn’t have thought possible before. I cant wait for spring time to explore some more new areas.
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Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:51 pm |
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FRANKtheTAU
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:30 pm Posts: 1386 Location: West TN
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Re: First boat.. Backwater longtail
Very nice!
_________________ 40 Backwater SWOMP Lite / 1752 Alweld Mud
6.5 Backwater SWOMP Lite / 1440 PolarKraft
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Wed Nov 20, 2019 6:10 pm |
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Wchauvin
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:10 pm Posts: 1872
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Re: First boat.. Backwater longtail
I like it a lot bro. If you ever upgrade to a big surface drive, don’t sell your current rig. Once I got my big gatortial rig, I sold my little Longtail, because I thought I wouldn’t use it. Now, I wish I hadn’t for certain spots and areas, but alas, she is gone lol
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Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:36 pm |
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