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    Can't find the VIN!!!!!

    Ok so I'm recently divorced and my ex "lost" the title and registration for both my boat and trailer..... (I just had to go smoke a ciggarette after writing that sentence). I found the VIN for the boat on the outside of the transom; but cannot for the life of me find the VIN on the trailer...
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    Who the heck makes this boat!?!?!

    I have a 14'6" aluminum fishing boat. On the side of the boat it says "Northwood" and that is also what is says on the title. First problem, the only boat manufacturing company i've found named "Northwood" only makes 'toons and they've only been around since 2004 I beleive. Whereas my boat...
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    Do you use an anchor? Winch?

    With the wide variety of boats, locations, and uses out there; I was just curious how many people use an anchor on a regular basis and how many of those people have an anchor winch, or just pull it up and drop it manualy. I always use an anchor, and currently am dropping it and retrieving it...
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    9.9HP or 10HP???

    Just curious what the difference is between a 9.9 and a 10? It seems like the 9.9's are more popular and I see more of them. Why did they even make a 9.9? why not just get a 10? it's a tenth of a horsepower difference?!?!?! You don't see cars with 249.9HP......
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    Are my benches structural?

    Hey everybody. I have two benches in my boat and I was wondering if they are structural? Meaning if I remove one, will it compromise the integrity of the hull? Reason I ask is because i'm certain that they are hollow and if so, to me, that is wasted space! I'd like to cut a door in the top...
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    Replace front bunk with roller?

    Hey everybody. Some of you may have read in an earlier post that I have some trouble recovering my boat nice and straight on the trailer. I'm sure some of it has to do with noobness but I was thinking it may be easier if I replace the forward bunk with a roller. If you look at the picture...
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    Are my wheels ok?

    Ok so I'm still a noob but since I've been part of the forums and in the boating community, I've heard ALOT about the wheel bearings on trailers. I'm going to admit that I know absolutely NOTHING about that or even what that is. If you all could give me the run down on it, I would really...
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    are my bunks on right?

    Hey everybody. Please take a look at the picture I have attached and tell me if my bunks are on the trailer the right way. It may be hard to see, but the bunks are set up so that the thin side of the bunks are whats supporting the boat. Correct me if I am wrong, but shouldn't they be situated...
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    Need help re-wiring my trailer!

    Hey everybody. My Fiance and I just got a 99 Durango that with a class III hitch on it. The electrical connection on it is different than that which is currently on my trailer though. The end on my trailer is the 4 prong. (flat, one next to the other) However the connection to the truck is...
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    What is this and how do I get it out???

    Hey everybody, I just got a new boat and want to take up the deck to inspect however the deck is fastened down with something that I am not sure what it is. I've taken some pictures so hopefully somebody can help me out. I think they might be some kind of rivet. I dont want to tear the deck...
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    Worth the work to sell my livewell???

    Hey everybody, I've had my new boat out a couple of times now and love it. However I am considering selling the livewell and all components. I honestly dont think I will ever find a use for the livewell as I dont competition fish or even take the sport that seriously really. I just like to...
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    How to recover the boat?

    Ok so I've had my 15' aluminum hull fishing boat for a couple of weeks now and have taken it out twice so far. I got the backing down the ramp and launching down pretty good but I seem to have alota of problems trying to get the stupid thing back out of the water. Let me tell you how I've done...
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    Outboard in Saltwater and Freshwater???

    Hey everybody I'm relatively new to boating and just got a 14'6" Northwood Fishing boat. I currenlty only have a 27# trolling motor so it is only being used on lakes; however I'd like to get an outboard for it. Probably a 9.9. Was just curious if outboards can be used in saltwater AND...
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    Northern VA/MD area anybody???

    I just got a 15' Northwood aluminum fishing boat and just wondering about some cool destiantions in the area.
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    Strong current with Minn Kota?

    Hey everybody I just got a 14'6" Aluminum Hull Northwood fishing boat and I want to take it out on the Potomac River. No outboard (yet) only a 27lb thrust trolling motor. I'd probably be launching at Algonkian Park where the current doesn't seem too bad but I want to know what I'll be able to...
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