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The crack, by itself, doesn't concern me. But it's what I'm seeing in your second picture that deserves more investigation - the bulging and then that fact that the crack follows that bulge. Sound it with a nickel or your knuckle - compare to other parts of the bow keel. Get eyes on the...

I think that's a good plan. It's "probably" OK the way it is... and covering it up with known-metal free is also "probably" OK. But if you're going to be thinking about all season, best to do it. I'd probably do the same thing if I was in your shoes. If you're good with cheap stuff for the...

Actually, in that setup, only every 3rd orange wire is positive - be sure to count starting at the inboard most wire AFTER the first one. Yes, you are correct :) FYI, blue is also power - but only when you turn your Nav lights on to supply power to the gauge lighting.

VLP vinyl repair - clear glue meant for vinyl - you can stitch it together a bit at a time with little strips of tape if needed. You can also use clear vinyl on top if needed. In most towns, there's at least one good vinyl guy/shop that will come to the boat. Since you said you're "in the...

It's sort of a 50-50 thing... there's no "best" answer. I just use an Eco (no metals) paint on everything to keep things simple. BUT... this largely depends on the water you are in as some paints work better in some areas than others. Do this... ask locals what works - and make sure to ask...

Cool - thanks for following up on that - that will help others, I'm sure.

Still going to have wood in the transom - but it's a better wood than older models. But it doesn't eliminate issues - still need to do your due dilligence checking it out... same as you would with any boat. Tank... an aluminum tank is an aluminum tank is an aluminum tank. Makes no...

One doesn't worry about scratching cheap plastic seats, either :) Are you at the boat to try what I mentioned above about CCW?

And, to add... this is not an uncommon thing for any boat. Seats are pushed outwards during installation to allow for maximum room between the seats yet still allow them to spin. If they spun easily in any direction without having to slide them, then people would complain that there's not...

So what you pictured is with the seat slid forward as far as possible? Did you try rotating the seat CCW? That might at least get the seat facing straight back. Check the slider/spider assembly on the bottom of the seat - sometimes you can reposition the seat (moving it to different holes).

Trailer... good deal! Complaining? Nah. GW's are expensive boats - that area certainly could have been done better! Something to keep in mind with freshwater... you need to cycle it through on a VERY regular basis or it will get stagnant/nasty. There are chemicals that help - even a bit of...

Does the seat slide? Slide it forward/back (depending on which way you rotate) as needed while you rotate.

Bingo - the exact thing I was going to mention... thanks for doing the brunt of the typing, John! It's funny you linked to Curt - 30 years ago, I bought my first Curt trailer hitch and it came with that "tool". I had never seen that before - what a GREAT idea to get bolts into blind holes...

Welcome! All of your questions sound straight forward enough and easy to do. Port compartment - sure, nothing wrong with adding a standpipe. But what about a circulating pump? Maybe this box is best used with ice to keep all the fish you're going to catch on ice :) Sealing it... easy enough...

He doesn't seem to be too interested.

I know YOU know... just adding for clarification. Personally, I try to stay away from check valves... unless you have really good access to them... but in this case, he'd need another check :)

Oh, gotcha. That was awful good timing that you posted that at about that same time we were talking about it! Or... I guess our conversation spurred you to check further?

Off center is to retain best use of the pulpit and anchor - especially a boat that stores the anchor on the pulpit. Seems like in your case, it's not a high priority, so you're good to go. Sounds like you're on top of things - it's all pretty straight forward regardless of the boat. Mount it...

Welcome to Boat Mechanic's 101 :) But, yeah, that's why this should be in your tool bag :p

You're referring to my post from a few minutes ago? Note that I didn't say it was "required".