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    RWD Tow Vehicle Launch Issues?

    The limited slip on the Tacomas works great, it makes a huge difference,I doubt you’ll have any problems. Put some weight in the back of your truck but be sure not to exceed the GVWR. Remember that the tongue weight is part of the GVWR.
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    towing capacity question

    Rated max tow capacity and total weight that is comfortable to tow are two different things. I’ve found that I generally try not the exceed 2/3 to maybe 3/4 of the max tow capacity (Loaded weight). I’ve found that when I exceed that driving and handling is a hassle, is tiring more anxiety...
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    Need a New battery ,got more for less at Wallyworld....I think

    I have used Walmart and Costco batteries in all my vehicles and boats for 20+ years. I always replace my batteries at the 5 year mark. I just consider it a routine maintenance item. Never have any of them failed Prior to replacement.
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    A couple of ski supreme questions

    Fuel filter laying in the bilge, disconnected blower motor bouncing around in the bilge - did you water test this boat? If not you may find a lot more problems than the 2 mentioned. A missing or damaged swim platform is also concerning. I suggest that you thoroughly put this boat through it’s...
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    Is the buddy heater safe?

    Mr. Heater Buddy’s portable propane heaters can be safely used indoors. Mr. Heater Buddy heaters have low oxygen sensors that shut the heater off when carbon monoxide is produced. Still, it pays to be cautious, and you should take precautionary measures when using a propane heater indoors...
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    What age of i/o style boat should I not consider buying?

    In general you should get the newest and lowest hour boat you can afford. As with most things the older it is the more things wrong with it and the more things that will go wrong with it. It’s similar to buying a car to commute in. Which car do you think you’d be most likely to have years of...
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    Battery discharge. ...normal?

    With all the electronics on boats and cars now a days there’s always some parasitic electrical drain. But no way should it be depleting a battery in a week. You need to track down the source of the drain. You can use a battery cut off but it would be far better to locate and diagnose the problem.
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    Acceptable trailering?

    I’ll start by saying I do not know anything about your particular boat. But if that boat is fiberglass then I think you may be exceeding your 3500 lb tow capacity. Boat, 115 hp motor, trailer, fuel and equipment very possibly more than 3500 lbs. In addition I’d take a look at your GVWR . In...
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    boat storage

    One thing I dont like about most dry storage is that you only have access to it during certain hours. So for example they may operate from 8:00am to 6:00pm. You can’t get your boat earlier than 8:00am nor return it later than 6:00pm.I ran into this once when I use to dry store my boat in the...
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    Trolling for kokanee with a buddy

    I’ve been trolling for kokes here in California for 30 years. You’re right kokes have a very soft mouth. You should always stop the boat and carefully slowly reel in the Koke. Never keep the boat moving while reeling in a Koke. If you are fishing 2 people and have 2 rods out the the person who...
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    New Boat blues

    If you’re really unhappy with the new purchase, cut your loses and sell both boats. You will always be unhappy with the newer boat. It’ll take the fun and pleasure out of your boating experience. Chalk it up to a learning experience. Then take what you’ve learned and find another boat that suits...
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    opinions ---hub temps

    I agree with the above, when is the last time you pull, inspected, cleaned and repacked the bearings. One thing that’s obvious but people often don’t think about, were the hubs that were running at 148 on the side that the sun was shining on. You would expect the hubs on the side the sun is...
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    Need Help With Finding Insurance

    Find a boat insurance broker. They work with numerous companies. Let the broker shop insurance for you. However I doubt your going to find satisfaction. That’s an almost 50 year old Boat. Even insurance companies have a difficult time arriving at a fair value For older boats. In addition older...
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    Boat Ramp Etiquette

    There are general common sense rules for launching/retrieving but in reality there are no rules. It just depends on the people at the ramp when you are there. Some have common sense some don’t, some are polite and courteous and some aren’t. As others have said try to avoid the high volume...
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    Are Boston Whalers as prone to waterlogging as other boats?

    People think that because whalers are basically double hulled that they can’t become waterlogged or the flotation saturated. That just isn’t so. Through a hole or crack water can get between the hulls and saturate the foam.
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    Please HELP! Am I being overcharged for Presale Inspection, Service, etc 2016 Cobalt R3?

    She is disputing that the dealer says she owes $4456.31, $2000 more than the invoice.
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    Please HELP! Am I being overcharged for Presale Inspection, Service, etc 2016 Cobalt R3?

    Lana, first I’m sorry for what you are going through with this broker. The broker to me sounds shady and incompetent.Maybe even scamming you. What first stands out to me is he has had your boat in his possession to sell for 9 months and it hasn’t sold. I know the economy is problematic and boat...
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    Trying to decide between 3 older boats!

    All of these boats are 35 to 50 years old. It’s pretty much a guarantee that all have problems from rotten transoms to rotten stringers to water saturated hUlsan, to mechanical problems that are present or will materialize soon. All are likely project boats which will cost thousands to get up...
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    Tin Rig Tow Vehicle

    What are you planning to tow with? Doesn’t really matter what we are towing with, need to know what you plan to tow with.
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    Starting issue

    Before I did anything else I would check all the connections. The battery terminal connections, the ground connection (especially the ground connections) and the starter connections. Check that they are tight and check that they are clean and clear of rust. If all is well then I’d proceed as above.
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