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    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    I like frogs and lizards.. Wasps, not so much.
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    I absolutely hate the auto stop/start feature that turns off the engine when I stop and then turns it on when you step on the accelerator. Thank goodness our car has a bypass switch that turns off this feature while driving.
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    Boat opinions

    Been boating since I was a kid and have owned boats for 50+ years. Look for a heavy gauge aluminum boat. There are several great manufacturers and some in the Pacific Northwest . My choice is Alumaweld (made in Oregon). I’ve had alumawelds for 20+ years. Specifically look for an Alumaweld...
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    Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s)

    I do the same as you but I also check the hub temperatures with an infrared thermometer. It saved me once when the hubs looked fine but the temp on one side was way higher than the other side. I was at a rest stop and replaced the bearings on the spot.
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    looking at a 1990 thompson 260 fisherman

    Walk away. This 36 year boat has close to 100% chance that there is rot in the hull and/or transom . Look for a newer boat. In addition to hull, transom problems there are dozens of other things that need to be checked. Also I’d want to see maintenance records. I’d also like to know the reason...
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    Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s)

    I agree 100% with the others - new axle. Out of curiosity how long since those bearings were pulled, inspected/replaced and repacked?
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    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    My 2 cents worth. Have the work done by a pro (not the dealer whose prices are way way more expensive than anywhere else.)I’m a pretty good shade tree mechanic but I don’t do a/c. I and most everyone I know don’t really know much about a/c repair. Most people I’ve known screw up the a/c repair...
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    Tire grew in size?

    Bottom line you need to get 2 new trailer tires.
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    Tire grew in size?

    Assuming you’ve checked tire pressure and they are both the same I’d replace the fat tire now without delay. As I look more closely They are obviously different tires , different tread design. They may be the same brand but they are not even close to the same tire. I’d either get a new tire...
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    Challenging loading

    Has the winch been serviced? Bunks or rollers? How far are you backing in? OP please answer the above previously asked questions. Those are key to advising you
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    Bad day for this guy

    At this point I’d turn it over to my insurance company, consider it a loss and let them deal with it. If he doesn’t have insurance he’s *&##ed.
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    Major Boating Accident On Lake Tahoe

    I don’t make my passengers wear life jackets in calm conditions but as soon as the wind starts and there’s some chop, everyone puts them on because I know how fast the wind can turn a chop into big waves. Also if there is a lot of boat traffic and pwc out I have them wear pfd’s. I read that 85%...
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    Major Boating Accident On Lake Tahoe

    Just read it’s now 8 deceased, 2 survived. Kind of unusual in that all the people on the boat except 1 were in their 60’s and mid 70’s. One was 37an executive for DoorDash. Apparently the boat was taking on water and the engine died. The boat got sideways to the waves and capsized. No...
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    Major Boating Accident On Lake Tahoe

    Yesterday on Lake Tahoe which is in both California and Nevada was a major boat accident. A 27’ Chris Craft carrying 10 people capsized. 6 dead, 2 missing and 2 in the hospital. The winds were 35+ mph and waves 8’. I’ve been on Tahoe several times and when the winds come up you get off the...
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    compact folding ladders

    Those kids are rather young to take out in a boat, especially the 1 y/o. The 1 year old ain’t going to have a clue what’s going on. Same for the 3 y/o. I would only take them out if both parents were present to be in control of them. Everyone needs to have life jackets on before they set foot...
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