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    How tight spindle nut?

    After pre-loading the bearings, how tight do you tighten the spindle nut? I read an article that says finger tight.
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    My hubs don't have a seal?

    I don't think my hubs have any seal? I also noticed that they only have one bearing per hub. Most of the new ones comes with a seal and two bearings. See photos of all the component to my hub assembly at the following thread. There is a washer that presses against the spindle end...
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    Is my axle okay?

    Okay after purchasing a new axle, hubs, bearings and going over stuff on the internet on how to install. I kind of want to keep my old axle if it's still viable. Please look at the photos and let me know. I think I will keep the new hubs and bearings. The new ROUND axle (black) is not...
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    Which way does the bearings go in?

    I just bought all new stuff (axle, hubs, bearing) for my boat trailer. I don't know which way the two bearings are suppose to go into the hub and on which sides. What you see in the photo is half of the stuff I got. I got one seal. Aren't there suppose to be an inner and outer seal? I...
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    Best method for replacing leaf spring **UPDATE**HELP!

    What's the best method of changing leaf springs on an older boat trailer? 1. Unload boat at the lake. Replace springs at the parking lot. 2. Jack up the trailer frame at both back corners and replace springs in the garage w/ the boat on trailer? This one is kind of scary. Total weight...
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    How bad are these rusted out (leaf springs?)?

    The trailer is 1985 and these "leaf springs?" are rusted. It also looks like I need to replace one of the trailer tires? Can I wait until fall arrives to replace these items? Note: the photos below are of one tires.
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    Help with setup on noob's first boat

    Just picked up my first boat last night, a 16' Tiderunner (Sailfish) closed bow w/ a '04 115 Yami (<100hrs). Anyhow I have a couple of questions to get things rolling. 1. I noticed that the switches (bilge, lights, windshield) can be turned on without ever turning on the motor. Should I change...
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    NEW Boat Warranty out of State

    I have a warranty question. If I bought a NEW boat out of state and it has a warranty problem on the hull. I can just take it to the local dealer with no questions ask right? I also read something on another site about a new boat 20hr warranty check? I'm not sure what this is referring to...
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    What determines boat capacity?

    I saw two boat similar in size but very different in capacity. Boat #1: 18'6", 7'6" beam, capacity 1250#. Boat #2: 18', 8' beam, capacity 850#. Both boats spec are very similar to one another yet boat #1 has 50% more capacity. Why?
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    Is this boat sitting right?

    What's wrong with this picture? Isn't the boat suppose to sit flush with the side bunks? The boat is a 03 4winns H180.
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    stiff steering

    I test rode a 07 wellcraft 18' DC. The steering is very hard at idle. At high speed the steering is soft. Is this because the boat has no power steering? Is it reasonable $ wise to add power steering after the fact?
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    Basic Outboard Wiring

    Can anyone provide me w/ a link or info with regards to the basic electrical wiring to an outboard? I'm trying to debug why transmitting on VHF would kill an etec 115 outboard?
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    Boat engine cuts out with VHF PTT button pressed

    Anyone ever seen or know why the VHF PTT button pressed would cause an '07 Etec 115 outboard motor to cut out?
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    Good Boat but what do you think about the motor?

    I'm thinking about going to see this boat. I like the boat itself but the only reason for my hesitation is the motor. The motor is a '98 90HP Mercury 2 stroke. I have no experience w/ boating and really like the boat though. I don't want a brand bashing thread but am biased towards (suzuki...
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    2000 115 Johnson Ocean Pro

    What's the overall consensus on Johnson Motors? I'm looking at a 18' boat w/ a 115 ocean pro on it? I've been researching for the past year and if it aint a yamaha or honda, I feel uneasy. First boat. Getting a mechanical check but want to know long term perspective.
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    old boat

    Saw an ad this morning for an old '77 18' searay w/ 351 ford motor. The boat's as old as me. :eek: The pictures looks very good. The interior was redone. Not what I was looking for but if I can get it for cheap, I probably wouldn't mind keeping her for a season or two. I haven't spoken w/...
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    What does this mean?

    I'm looking at a boat w/ the following motor: 2002 75 hp Evinrude w/Fichte Ram Injection This is my first boat and had done alot of research. I recalled reading something bad about "Ficht" motors. This is a evinrude motor though right? So is this bad?
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    How a boat is suppose to fit on trailer

    I'm going to look at a boat this weekend. The boat and trailer are off by 10 years! The trailer is a shorelander roller. I'm going to ask the dealer why the trailer is off by 10 years but they may not know. My question is how do i check to make sure the boat sits alright on the trailer...
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    Boat needs alignment

    I have question. I looked at a boat that would not track straight. At say 5mph it would track fine. When you hit 10+mph the boat would steer completely to starboard. Like it wanted to make a u-turn. This on an outboard type boat. What's wrong?
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    marine oil in yamaha 4 stroke 115

    What does marine oil in 4 stroke yamaha 115 outboard suppose to look like? Is is suppose to honey colored w/ the same consistency as car motor oil? I looked at a boat yesterday. After a test ride, i pulled the dipstick to look at the oil forgetting that the motor was slightly tilted up...
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