Topwaters NV23

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Re: Topwaters NV23

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Tom its mounted on the right side bottom of my transom. Take a look in my gallery on page 40 there are
a couple of shots of the transom with the transducer. Having problems posting pic's with my mac.
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I copied your through hull. What happened?

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Real good thru hull transducers are very expensive and i actually don't do much fishing from boat. i catch
40" snook in my back yard .
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Hey Topwater what’s your assessment of the monstaliner liner now that it’s been a little while ?

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I still like it, stays real cool under foot , easy to to clean and is still holding up well. I have some that i put on the rockers and lower
fenders of my truck that has been on there for over 10 years and still looks good. Also easy to repair if you gouge it or scrape it.
Just hit it with a scotch bright pad and wipe down with acetone and coat. acetone will not hurt it so you can use it to clean
tuff stains with no problem. But not as good as traditional non skid for traction . I will use it again when i build another boat.
totally UV stable also :!:


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Brave man, John. I would as well regardless of the smelly mess !

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John, In recent times, in a number of threads, you've mentioned a next boat. I'm sure many of us hope you'll take us on another topwater build adventure. Michael.
Currently building Jacques Mertens ST21 "Skinnydip". Boating adventures: Splash testing and using 'Skinnydip, as a basis of further building refinement; Adams 44’ sailing sloop "Great Sandy" (cruising and maintaining); Iain Oughtred Feather Pram "Mini Dip" (building); Jacques Mertens R13 "Wood Duck" (built and due for maintenance).

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Re: Topwaters NV23

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I will get to it eventually , had to wait for my son to get out of college to free up some cash flow 8O
Will be a small boat my big boat days are over and only have small size work space to work in :cry:
Also just ordered a new truck to replace my 20 year old one , that hurt and my wife is getting ready to
pull the trigger on a full kitchen remodel :help: Life gets in the way :wink:
Novi 23 finally launched !

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Topwater, good to hear from you!!!! You guys sound busy!!! Jeff

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Re: Topwaters NV23

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Well its been awhile since i have been here :? Was having trouble logging on and finely emailed Jeff and he got me back in .
I will have to spend some time to catch up with everything going on here for the last year or so . Hope everyone are well
just wanted to say hello and that i am still alive :!:

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