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  1. ahicks

    Needed a heavier tractor.

    I learned my lesson when a dead branch, or in this case, the top of the tree, came down on me a LONG time ago. I was trying to push a tree down so it would not fall across a trail I keep clear. Thankfully no harm done, thanks to the fact the tractor had a full steel cab. Sure got my attention...
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    Needed a heavier tractor.

    Or they figured that little guy was going to have enough poop where they didn't need to cut a wedge first. Scary stuff. Bordering on "can't fix stupid". Would be tricky, but if they were to cut what's left just right, it might save them tracking down a MUCH bigger tractor to lower that one...
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    Best finance options

    2nd vote for shopping around. My credit union totally sucks when it comes to loans. The only reason I've been with them so long is that they are handy.
  4. ahicks

    I/O Characteristics

    Once converted, there's no going back. I believe the 4 stroke outboards are what has pretty much outdated the formerly popular I/O's....
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    I/O Characteristics

    If you're running the shallows a lot, I have to wonder why you are considering an I/O, let alone an older one? All else being equal, an outboard, being lighter, will have the shallower draft. And worst case, you hit something, I would MUCH rather be looking for parts to fix an outboard than...
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    In the water over the winter

    That may be possible, but SO counter intuitive to this Mich. native.....
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    In the water over the winter

    Pray?
  8. ahicks

    adding a toon

    If I understand you, the new/center log is a foot longer (when measured front to back of transom??). That being the case, my thought would be to mount the front of all 3 tubes evenly, or maybe have the center toon just slightly to the rear.
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    Exhaust smells like paint thinner

    Could this be some pretty old fuel?
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    I am trying to find out the weight of a 21 Ft. 1994 sun tracker trailer vin 4tm12cj1xsb001573 to register it. I can't find the specifications for it.

    My bet is if you don't have the trailer paperwork (title or registration) showing the trailer weight, you're going to need a weight slip from somebody with certified scales to get it registered. Makes no difference if you THINK you know the weight or not.
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    Are my toons to small? I need a game plan.

    Re: which is safer, that's not even a contest. With 'toons floating as low as yours are there's very little between you and wet feet..... Your boat will never sink unexpectedly, but boats loaded like that can capsize, and things can get pretty ugly at that point. I'm just guessing here, but I...
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    Are my toons to small? I need a game plan.

    For your purposes, I would NOT consider that boat a good rebuild project. Instead, I would start scouting out a 24' boat with bigger pontoons (preferably 25") in dire need of rebuilding. There are likely many around without having to go far. Perhaps one with no motor that could be purchased on...
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    Well, I have 50+ years towing as well. Only I've pulled pontoons all over creation, from Florida to 4 of the Great Lakes. As mentioned in the first note, they pull like parachutes. That in mind, I think it safe to say NOTHING is going to make them handle particularly well!! It's more a matter of...
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    Love these arm chair engineers, who have likely never driven or even stood next to Sorrento, telling people anyone trying to pull a pontoon boat is a Darwin candidate. Perhaps they can supply something relative they can base that call on, other than repeating/spewing "internet hearsay/wisdom"...
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    Pontoon prop

    I agree with all of the above working from a practical standpoint, and would suggest that even though max rpm is 6k, they're sounding pretty busy at that speed. Unless pulling tubes or something, suggest 5500 rpm makes a better target speed. They sound/feel much better at that rpm, and speed...
  16. ahicks

    Another winterization question

    Nobody trying to take that away from you. The point is you need to plan for how cold it gets where your boat is going to be stored, with an added safety factor, and use the CORRECT RV anti freeze that leaves you with some sort of safety factor. CLEARLY there's a difference in the protection...
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    Visibility sucks pretty much. Gas mileage drops to mid teens.
  18. ahicks

    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    Maybe you already know, but it's worth repeating just in case. Any pontoon boat pulls like a parachute. If you can, I would keep it under 50-55mph. We've been pulling a 22' 'toon, and more lately a 22' alum. deck boat, locally (10-15 mile trips) for a few years now with our 2017 Honda Pilot...
  19. ahicks

    Another winterization question

    If you've been watching for a while, you'll occasionally see folks right here that winterized using conventional RV antifreeze that have cracked blocks. Usually all upset at the marina who did the work. I've personally seen damaged RV water systems (that I had to repair) that were left filled...
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    Another winterization question

    I think you might be surprised at what might happen if it hits -40. It's never happened to me, but I know it's happened to others further north.....
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