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    Safety Cable on Folding Tongue

    I just installed the Fulton Folding tongue on my boat trailer (16.5' Lowe Aluminum fishing machine). They recommend attaching the safety cables behind the folding tongue which makes sense. However, I don't like the idea of running cables for along the Tongue for 29" and then to the vehicle. I...
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    Water in Bilge & Slight Gas Smell

    I just purchase a used 2003 FM 165 a week ago and finally got it on the water today. When we pulled the boat out and pulled the plug I had some water come out which surprised me. I don't know exactly how much but would guess about a quart. We were on the water for about 2-hours. We had also...
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    Mounting Transom Saver on Trailer

    Just bought a Lowe FM165. I am adding a transom saver as I will be trailering often and long miles at times. I purchased the Cabelas frame mount yesterday. The design uses a slotted hole in a bracket that is mounte to the trailer frame. Why can't I just drill a slotted hole in the frame...
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    2003 FM 165 Carpet Damage/Wear

    Interested in buying a FM 165 as an upgrade to an older FM 142. I just looked at a 2003 in great shape except for the carpet. There was a large worn spot on one of the rear storage doors. Also, the carpet in general appeared worn with some of the corners exposing the plywood. The steering...
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    Fishing Machine 142 or 146 Information

    I am in search of a small fishing boat to take my young boys out fishing (ages 11-4) Where can I get the specifications or any information on older model Sea Nymph Fishing Machine's. I am looking at some older model (late 80's) 14.5' boats. Some are called 142 some 146 but I can't see the...
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    Changing Impeller on Volvo 5.0 Gi

    I have a 2000 FourWinns 190 with 5.0 Gi Engine and Volvo outdrive. I plan to change the Impeller before the summer here in Michigan just to be safe. It looks like the impeller is easy to access (fron lower part of the engine). Does anyone have step by step instructions so I don't make any...
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    Rusty U-Joints

    Read several posts regarding this but still in need of some help. I recently purchased a 2000 FourWinns Horizon 190 with Volvo SX Drive. The local Marina just pulled the drive and found water in the bellows. The Gimbal bearing appears to be Seized and the U-Joints are rusty. The shop is...
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