Thank you so much Jerry for that video of the gator patch I just purchased my twin troller I’m going to buy that for mine again thank you I enjoy all your videos that you make with the twin troller it’s because of you I bought me a twin troller I live in Illinois I’m 15 minutes away from downtown St. Louis
Steve, Welcome to the Twin Troller family! I think it will be a week or two before the weather is good enough for you to put the TT in the water up there so I am guessing you have the time to put the patch on before then. Good luck. Let us know how it holds up and I will do the same here. Gerry
Thanks for posting these "how-to" videos, Gerry. I ordered my Fisherman Deluxe Package this morning. Your shared knowledge will help me as I begin my journey into being a TT fisherman. I'm excited.
gpb29, Good for you and welcome to the Twin Troller family. I am glad the information we provided here with the help of other owners was helpful to you. Feel free to keep us updated and send me pictures if you can. Your experiences will be helpful to others just like we were to you. Where who you think you will be using your TT the most? Gerry
Outstanding and very informative. Thank you Gerry! One of the things I like so much about your videos is your explanations and actually doing the work while filming. I will always go to your videos if I need to see how to do something. Job well done, my friend!
Bob, At times I think my videos are too long and drawn out. Years ago in another life I was an in-service instructor and all I can remember from that training was to TELL, SHOW, DO. Seems to make sense to me so I try to do that. Thanks for the comment. Gerry
Nice job. Rather than trust measuring, I make a template and make any adjustments on it. I’ve made repairs and letters on aircraft fabric and aluminum. Would the manufacturer consider providing similar protection during production?
I have had the Gator Patch on my hull since I produced this video in March of 2018. It sticks well to the hull material but I do not know how durable it is long term. I am very careful about how I beach the TT to launch and recover it so as to not wear the product through to the hull. Gerry
Good job Jerry, as usual, very informative. Keep doing the videos, especially ones where you fish . Purchased my Twin Troller last year, best fishing related purchase I've made. The Twin Troller is on the water two to three times a week in warmer weather. My 21' center console with the 200hp sits on the trailer most of the time. We appear too be close in age and fishing alone you understand why. I'm looking for a solution to remove oil stains from fish scents on the boat. Tried various cleaners. None have worked to my satisfaction. Do you have any suggestions?
Frank, Your comment on the oil stains from fish scents is interesting. I rarely use add-on scents any more. The only scent I use now is Mega Strike which comes in a tube like toothpaste. My primary purpose for using this product is not for the scent, but the lubrication. When I am flipping with a 1.5 oz tungsten weight and a punch bait I often rub the Mega Strike on the entire bait and weight to help it slip through the mat the fish below. I also use it on other baits like swimbaits to pull through weeds or other heavy cover. Because I apply the product directly to the bait manually it does not leave any residue in the boat so I guess I have no suggestions for you. Sorry! Afterthought: Automotive mechanics use a hand cleaner (I use Fast Orange brand) that will literally melts grease and oil off your hands with almost no scrubbing. Let us know if that works for you. Gerry
Gerry, I planning to use the Gator Patch on my new TT but before I buy it (it is pricey) I want to know how your install is holding up? Are you happy on how its working?
Milton, mine has held up well but I have been very careful with it when launching and returning to a concrete launch. I just barely let it touch when beaching then get out and lift the nose and drag the boat up a few feet then set it down again. Try searching places like eBay for it also. Gerry
J Bay, Mine is holding up well however, I try to not beach the TT on concrete and whenever I can I beach it on sand. I am sure I will get some scratches on the Gator Guards over time but I kept some of the left over pieces from the package and will apply them over the wear holes if I need to. Thanks for asking. Gerry
Just a thought, I bought a used TT that wasn’t taken care of at all and has severe scratches in some area kinda like those on your boat that you sanded down. Instead of sanding them off why not get a heat gun and melt the frilly plastic back down on the boat, it would also help fill in a lot of the scratch’s. That’s what I’m planning on doing to several of them on my boat.
Mike, that is a good idea. My scratches were not deep and I was trying for a smooth surface to apply the Gator Patch but I probably should have tried the heat gun approach. Let us know how that goes. Gerry
Mine has been sticking well to my TT and no sign of delamination. I am very careful to not grind it into a hard surface like a concrete launch. I do not know how well it would hold up if I did. So far so good. Gerry
That stuff they put in the back of the truck bed liner line- X it would be great for your bottom of your boat look in to it they spray it on the hole bottom
Another owner tried that already. It does not adhere to the material the hull is made of. It peels off in large clumps in just a few days of use. The Gator Patch does not seem to be the best solution but so far it is lasting for me because i am very cautious with it. Thanks for the suggestion though, Gerry
Patty, it has stayed adhered to the hull well. I try to not grind the TT into the concrete boat launch as best I can so it has been holding up well so far. Gerry
If it was not a sunny day or you live in a climate that does not get much sunlight I would agree. In Central Florida we get more sunshine than was necessary to cure the item just sitting in the driveway still on the trailer. Gerry
Eyedoc 83, So far they have held up well. I still try to not drive onto the concrete boat ramps and try to beach where there is sand covering part of the concrete just to make it softer on the hull. I am glad I did this project and would do it again. Thanks for asking. Have you had similar results? Gerry
Don, I know others have used different motors but the Honda is all I personally have experience with. David from Freedom Electric Marine has a video interviewing other owners. Did you look at them on the Twin Troller website? Gerry
I spoke with David from Freedom Electric and he stated that a larger outboard would not increase the speed of the TT because the boat does not plane. If you were to use another outboard, I would consider one with similar HP to the Honda, but water cooled vs. air cooled. Water cooled outboards tend to be quieter.
Ron, I just saw your posting. That is true that water cooled are quieter. The Honda can be louder than others but it is much lighter also. In a small boat weight is a big deal. Gerry
Thank you so much Jerry for that video of the gator patch I just purchased my twin troller I’m going to buy that for mine again thank you I enjoy all your videos that you make with the twin troller it’s because of you I bought me a twin troller I live in Illinois I’m 15 minutes away from downtown St. Louis
Steve, Welcome to the Twin Troller family! I think it will be a week or two before the weather is good enough for you to put the TT in the water up there so I am guessing you have the time to put the patch on before then. Good luck. Let us know how it holds up and I will do the same here. Gerry
Thanks for posting these "how-to" videos, Gerry. I ordered my Fisherman Deluxe Package this morning. Your shared knowledge will help me as I begin my journey into being a TT fisherman. I'm excited.
gpb29,
Good for you and welcome to the Twin Troller family. I am glad the information we provided here with the help of other owners was helpful to you. Feel free to keep us updated and send me pictures if you can. Your experiences will be helpful to others just like we were to you. Where who you think you will be using your TT the most? Gerry
Outstanding and very informative. Thank you Gerry! One of the things I like so much about your videos is your explanations and actually doing the work while filming. I will always go to your videos if I need to see how to do something. Job well done, my friend!
Bob, At times I think my videos are too long and drawn out. Years ago in another life I was an in-service instructor and all I can remember from that training was to TELL, SHOW, DO. Seems to make sense to me so I try to do that. Thanks for the comment. Gerry
Great job Jerry. Thanks for sharing and glad that you found that stuff. Please let us know how it holds up.
William Knight
I Will! Gerry
Enjoyed your reinforcement video.
Nice job!
Nice job. Rather than trust measuring, I make a template and make any adjustments on it. I’ve made repairs and letters on aircraft fabric and aluminum. Would the manufacturer consider providing similar protection during production?
You would have to ask them. I am not sure what kind of material they would use. Gerry
I have had the Gator Patch on my hull since I produced this video in March of 2018. It sticks well to the hull material but I do not know how durable it is long term. I am very careful about how I beach the TT to launch and recover it so as to not wear the product through to the hull. Gerry
As usual another great video. Keep them coming!
Thanks Charles. Gerry
Good job Jerry, as usual, very informative. Keep doing the videos, especially ones where you fish .
Purchased my Twin Troller last year, best fishing related purchase I've made. The Twin Troller is on the water two to three times a week in warmer weather. My 21' center console with the 200hp sits on the trailer most of the time. We appear too be close in age and fishing alone you understand why.
I'm looking for a solution to remove oil stains from fish scents on the boat. Tried various cleaners. None have worked to my satisfaction. Do you have any suggestions?
Frank, Your comment on the oil stains from fish scents is interesting. I rarely use add-on scents any more. The only scent I use now is Mega Strike which comes in a tube like toothpaste. My primary purpose for using this product is not for the scent, but the lubrication. When I am flipping with a 1.5 oz tungsten weight and a punch bait I often rub the Mega Strike on the entire bait and weight to help it slip through the mat the fish below. I also use it on other baits like swimbaits to pull through weeds or other heavy cover. Because I apply the product directly to the bait manually it does not leave any residue in the boat so I guess I have no suggestions for you. Sorry!
Afterthought: Automotive mechanics use a hand cleaner (I use Fast Orange brand) that will literally melts grease and oil off your hands with almost no scrubbing. Let us know if that works for you. Gerry
Gerry, I planning to use the Gator Patch on my new TT but before I buy it (it is pricey) I want to know how your install is holding up? Are you happy on how its working?
Milton, mine has held up well but I have been very careful with it when launching and returning to a concrete launch. I just barely let it touch when beaching then get out and lift the nose and drag the boat up a few feet then set it down again. Try searching places like eBay for it also. Gerry
Great video Gerry. How’d the Gator patch hold up?
J Bay, Mine is holding up well however, I try to not beach the TT on concrete and whenever I can I beach it on sand. I am sure I will get some scratches on the Gator Guards over time but I kept some of the left over pieces from the package and will apply them over the wear holes if I need to. Thanks for asking. Gerry
Just a thought, I bought a used TT that wasn’t taken care of at all and has severe scratches in some area kinda like those on your boat that you sanded down. Instead of sanding them off why not get a heat gun and melt the frilly plastic back down on the boat, it would also help fill in a lot of the scratch’s. That’s what I’m planning on doing to several of them on my boat.
Mike, that is a good idea. My scratches were not deep and I was trying for a smooth surface to apply the Gator Patch but I probably should have tried the heat gun approach. Let us know how that goes. Gerry
Great job!
Thank you Alfredo! Gerry
Gerry, you could have used a sewing needle to get those air bubbles out - if you want it to look "pretty" that is.
Ed, not many people look under the boat to see if it is pretty but you are right. Gerry
What is your favorite line to use? I use 20 pound braid with a 6 pound flourcarbon leader.
Funny, I probably use 30 pound braid the most but our tanic colored water allows that with no leader. Gerry
How’s the Gator patch holding up now that it’s been on your boat for awhile? Ty
Mine has been sticking well to my TT and no sign of delamination.
I am very careful to not grind it into a hard surface like a concrete launch. I do not know how well it would hold up if I did. So far so good. Gerry
That stuff they put in the back of the truck bed liner line- X it would be great for your bottom of your boat look in to it they spray it on the hole bottom
Another owner tried that already. It does not adhere to the material the hull is made of. It peels off in large clumps in just a few days of use.
The Gator Patch does not seem to be the best solution but so far it is lasting for me because i am very cautious with it.
Thanks for the suggestion though,
Gerry
The gator tape Let me know if it works because I need something for mine twin troller to
great video thanks for sharing
Michael, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. Gerry
How did the patch hold up after using your boat?
Patty, it has stayed adhered to the hull well. I try to not grind the TT into the concrete boat launch as best I can so it has been holding up well so far. Gerry
Put a mirror on the ground to shine upwards toured the patch to make a quicker cure I’m thinking 🤔
If it was not a sunny day or you live in a climate that does not get much sunlight I would agree. In Central Florida we get more sunshine than was necessary to cure the item just sitting in the driveway still on the trailer. Gerry
How has the gather guards are working
Eyedoc 83,
So far they have held up well. I still try to not drive onto the concrete boat ramps and try to beach where there is sand covering part of the concrete just to make it softer on the hull. I am glad I did this project and would do it again. Thanks for asking. Have you had similar results? Gerry
Also how did it hold up for you?
Mike, the Gator Patch has held up
well so far but I take care to not beach the TT hard. Gerry
Can you put a little bigger outboard on the TT and still be safe? Maybe a 5 horse?
Don,
I know others have used different motors but the Honda is all I personally have experience with.
David from Freedom Electric Marine has a video interviewing other owners. Did you look at them on the Twin Troller website? Gerry
Lunker012 thank you for time sir. Have a great day and tight lines sir.
@@donbaine118, thank you for the kind words. Gerry
I spoke with David from Freedom Electric and he stated that a larger outboard would not increase the speed of the TT because the boat does not plane. If you were to use another outboard, I would consider one with similar HP to the Honda, but water cooled vs. air cooled. Water cooled outboards tend to be quieter.
Ron, I just saw your posting. That is true that water cooled are quieter. The Honda can be louder than others but it is much lighter also. In a small boat weight is a big deal. Gerry
I hope you do not fall asleep in between the pickup and the boat
Annoying music
I agree