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Looks like I am the latest victim of the PVC virus. After losing an ultralight to the depths of Utah Lake I decided to do some research and make some modifications to the old U boat float tube. Thanks in part to the diligence of Tube Dude and several others who have posted here in this forum I was able to gain the confidence to tackle my own PVC project. With plans in hand I made a trip to Lowes and also to REI for some shock cord. This is my first attempt at "Pimp My Tube" so I have dubbed it version 1.0. Using my miter saw and trusty Dremel tool this is what I have come up with so far. I plan on doing a field test this Sunday at either the Knolls or maybe closer at the Bubble Up.
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Besure to secure the PVC together with some short self- drilling screws, because they can come apart and then besure to secure the whole system to those D-rings so that the whole things doesn't slip out and everything goes down.
Looks good. I hope the setup and fishing is good Sunday.
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Looks good but I have to agree they need to be secured to the tube a little better. Let us know how they work out.
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[cool][#0000ff]Nice lookin' 1.0 project. But, I will also echo the suggestion to secure it better. [/#0000ff]
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Thanks for all the support guys. The PVC is all glued up and i will be attaching some velcro straps through the d rings to hold it on. Just showing my progress so far. The photos we sort of a mock up of my progress. After losing one rod to the lake one thing is certain, this thing will be securely attached!!!!
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Lookin' REAL GOOD!! NICE JOB and congrats on the project!
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