Jeffs FS14 LS

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Re: Jeffs FS14 LS

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Mojosmantra wrote: Thu Dec 09, 2021 4:55 pm Good to know. I'm looking at 48" - but good to know 42" would work as well. I've been trying to tell myself that I don't need one, but the truth is I don't think I'd know what to do without one. I do a lot of solo fishing and poling platforms and push poles are pretty useless when your alone.
Yeah, we use ours constantly. It was out of service for a short time due to a bad breaker and it was brutal. I also use a SUP paddle quite a bit. Whatever it takes to get near the fish and not get yelled at for spooking them. :help:

The way it mounts, on a puck, makes it really, really easy to un-mount/re-mount. I put the battery in the anchor locker for a very short cable run. The motor and the battery help balance the boat. Hard to make a case to go without, imo, just way too handy.
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.

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Re: Jeffs FS14 LS

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Mine is 48" as well. Was thinking of cutting the shaft down to 36". I also have the quick release mount and a plug in the deck so I can strip it off if I know I don't want it for whatever reason.

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Rv was STINKING every time we flushed. Scratched my head, did a quick search, found the issue. Mud wasps!
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Such an anti-climactic post! I've been on the lookout for an upgrade post pre trip.

Glad you resolved your smelly situation! :lol:

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bamaguy0 wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 2:18 pm Such an anti-climactic post! I've been on the lookout for an upgrade post pre trip.

Glad you resolved your smelly situation! :lol:
I'm overdue for sure. Wanted to see how things worked before broadcasting too much. I can now say that my Franken-trailer appears to be a success. Got the boat and the shuttle-bike from VT to GA with no real issues. My customized boat cover also performed well.
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Digging the cover! I need info!

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bamaguy0 wrote: Mon Mar 07, 2022 2:38 pm Digging the cover! I need info!
I started with this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019I ... UTF8&psc=1

I added the loops you see and then a continuous, 1" webbing "drawstring" so I can pull it tight around the protrusive rub rail. I added reinforced holes for the TM, the pole and for fender ropes so I can leave the cover on at the dock and still have fenders out.
There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.

Completed Paul Butler 14' Clark Fork Drifter
Completed Jacques Mertens FS14LS + 10%, Build Thread
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That's awesome. Not sure if our sewing machine would be up for that.

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Here's a better shot of the cover mods.
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There are only two seasons in Vermont: boating season, and boat-building season.

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Re: Jeffs FS14 LS

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Really nice job with the cover!!! Jeff

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