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When I was 14 years old, my best friend and I decided to build a boat. We had no trailer and no driver's license so I'm not sure what we really thought we were going to do. It started with the idea that we would cut down a tree and then turn it into the raft. Now, don't judge me, because even though I was 14, I knew that what we had to cut the wood with was not exactly appropriate. We had a hatchet and a hacksaw... Well, we went looking on my Grandad's 40-acre farm for a tall enough tree to cut down and turn into a raft. Keep in mind this farm is right on the edge of west Texas, so tall trees are pretty rare. 

We found the tree we wanted to cut down and proceeded to chip away with the hatchet. We got about 15 swings in before the oak tree broke our hatchet. Afterwards, I tried using the hacksaw which was slow, but somewhat effective until the blade got stuck. We then went to the tool shed and grabbed a small two-pound sledgehammer and we decided to use the head of the hatchet like a wedge. We wasted so much energy that when we finally got the tree down, we just dragged it off the trail where my grandpa would drive his tractor. Long story made short, my grandad found the tree after summer came around and he was mowing the field... He wasn't very happy. We had no clue how hard it actually is to build a raft, especially without the proper tools. 

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Luckily, there is a great alternative in the DFW area if you would like a boat. No inappropriate tools or angry grandpas have to be involved. If you would like to take a look at the inventory of Plano Marine, then just visit www.planomarine.com for more information. With a wide selection of units, there is sure to be something that tickles your fancy. Also, if you need parts or service for your boat, you can talk to the service department and they will help you get back to the lake in no time. 

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