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Eagle Lodge and Camps

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I decided it was time to take my son on a true Maine fishing experience and while doing some research, I came across Eagle Lodge and Camps based out of Lincoln, Maine. I was looking for something rustic with a feel of “yesteryear” but with the added benefits of comfort, some modern amenities, cleanliness, and convenience. This is exactly what I found… ...Read More

RTIC 20 Review

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I am going to start out by saying I love my RTIC 20 cooler. For that reason I am going to do this really short RTIC 20 review. For my birthday my family decided to buy me an RTIC 20 knowing full well I wanted one, but I was just too cheap to pull the trigger myself.  The RTIC 20 is the smallest cooler of the RTIC line and retails for $125. If you are familiar with these kinds… ...Read More

Kipawa Trolling Motor Propeller Review

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TinBoats member RiverBottomOutdoors did a review of the Kipawa trolling motor propeller he purchased. This is a real review and not a paid endorsement. So remember, this is his opinion and findings. I literally cut and paste what he wrote on the forum which can be found here. I recently replaced my POS Motorguide 24V 75# Varimax with a Minn Kota 24V 80# Maxxum.… ...Read More

Cabelas AGM Battery

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I need to buy a new battery for my boat and I see that the Cabelas AGM Battery is on sale. I am not sure if there is anything special about this battery, but it’s on sale so that brings it to the top of my list. Something else I noticed while surfing the Cabelas website was that the AGM battery gets mostly great reviews. Since this battery is the only thing that is… ...Read More

Gator Trax Hydroturf

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Have you been thinking about adding some Gator Trax Hydroturf to your boat? TinBoats member KRS62 did, and shared a quick video for all to see. Gator Trax Hydroturf is legit and easy to install. The hydroturf protects your boat and keeps the deck cool for those hot summer days. I also like the fact that it comes in different patterns. Take a minute to check out the… ...Read More

Low Tech Anchor Solutions

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I have to give some credit to the members of this forum, they come up with some cool and inexpensive stuff to fix some very common problems that we have with our small boats like these Low Tech Anchor Solutions. This solution is pure genius. TinBoats member Ebug found a cheap solution to stop his anchor from bouncing around in choppy water!  Check out the link and… ...Read More

5 Tips for Buying a Used Outboard

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Buying a new-to-you motor is something that most of us do at some point to enjoy pushing our tins. Do you know what to look for? What are some of the signs of a bad motor? Here are 5 tips for buying a used outboard. These tips are just the basics, but if followed will allow you to make a better judgement if you should buy or pass on a particular outboard. The old adage says… ...Read More

Member Review – Plano Sportsmans Tote

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Plano sportsmans totes are a great way to store all our gear. What are Plano sportsman’s totes?  The totes are glorified, manly storage containers that mostly function as designed and allow us to store all our gear in a solid, neat, fashion. Basspro shops had them on sale so I picked up four more this year. The 56 Quart is on sale for $10. The 68 Quart is on… ...Read More

Member Review – Seelite LED Flood Lights

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The members here at TinBoats.net are what makes this site awesome and a phenomenal resource to those that seek out answers to anything related to their boats. TinBoats member Lil’ Blue Rude did an initial review on some Seelite LED Floodlights and wanted to share his thoughts and findings. For that, I say thank you. This particular review will be on the Seelite… ...Read More

Replica Fish Mounts

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I am very excited to share the following article about Replica Fish Mounts written by Aaron Stehling from Stehling’s Taxidermy LLC. This is an excellent article that details what to do when you catch that special fish of a lifetime. In my opinion a good replica beats a real mount any day. I want to thank Aaron for allowing us to publish his article here on TinBoats.… ...Read More
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