First Boat

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I’d get a 80 terrova first thing. If it has carpet go to the home improvement store and get some vinyl flooring in 1 foot squares. A locater with gps and a map chip will save your tail night fishing.

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Jacob, There are a lot of great tips and advice here. One of the best though is from Kevin (Whiskerkev) about the carpeting. Fishing for catfish and laying them on the floor leaves a lot of water and slime on the floor of your boat. From the pictures you posted it looks like you have carpeting on the floor of your boat. That carpet will be ruined and stinking to high heaven in no time. They sell really nice boat vinyl. I’d definitely change that out before you go catfishing.

So where’s your first float going to be Jacob?

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They sell really nice boat vinyl. I’d definitely change that out before you go catfishing.

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x2 on the marine vinyl! I just redid my boat with that stuff…its awesome.

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So where’s your first float going to be Jacob?

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May have to come see you Mr. Beeks.

Door’s always open.

Nice vinyl! Carpeting sure looks nice for a family boat but practical? Not at all.

I did the carpet piece over the carpet. Wash it out a couple times a year and toss it after 2-3 years. Which reminds me, I need some carpet tape.

Sweet, just moved offices so have a bunch of extra carpet laying around – will probably go that route for right now.