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  1. JimS123

    Arcadia/Traverse Suitability?

    Our 2017 Traverse AWD V6 LT1 with towing package was rated for 5200 pounds. It pulled a 4000 pound boat with single axle trailer effortlessly. It also came with a trailering mode that apparently made changes to the drive train. Truthfully, I never noticed a difference on or off. The 2023...
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    Marine hand held radio

    The Govmt has changed the way we boat. Back in the day the USCG would help lost souls. Not any more. If you have a breakdown, or stupidly run out of gas, your outta luck. Of you blow up and are sinking and in danger of lost life, they will come. No mater where you are, the best bet is to...
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    Gas and fuel mix recommendations for JW-10

    If you have replaced the fuel lines and the float in your gas tank E10 will be OK. If you by non-ethanol, take your chances. It ain't all true. Some stations lie. Best to be prepared.
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    raising motor on jon boat

    Yes it would help. Regardless, if it won't plane you need a proper prop matched to the engine and motor. If it is nose high the angle is wrong.
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    How to tow a 9.9 Johnson

    The picture shows us nothing became it is at the wrong angle. You need at least 8" of road clearance. If not, get a transom saver. If yes, follow post #10. Regardless, get rid of that nasty green strap.
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    Proper Controls for Johnson 9.9 HP 4 stroke

    I may be wrong but I think the engine is a Tohatsu. Regardless, look in Mercury Marine's website and find the answer.
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    Marine hand held radio

    I had a 25 watt with 8' antenna for many years. Usually only talked to fellow boaters, but now nobody uses them. Never had an issue. We have a local Coast Guard Base so it made sense. Now, I carry a handheld "just because". The reason is to get the weather forecasts. My local CG and SeaTow...
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    All my Evinrudes are blue. No matter what era, the color tint matches the outside. All my late model Johnsons are are white. During the "Red" era the power heads were red. The older ones are silver, again to match the leg. The point is that they usually matched the leg. The only black...
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    Aruba for our 30th anniversary

    We have been to Aruba 4 times. My buddy's wife won't go anywhere more than once, but since going to Aruba they now go there every Winter for a few weeks. Our first trip we stayed at a Best Western on Eagle Beach. I was disappointed to see that it was sold and is now an all-inclusive at...
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    Stainless Prop Film

    Could be. I my case I was in a marina with floating docks. So, it was still usable. However, the river had flooded and the "Dock House", which was on land, was flooded as well. I assume that some of the electricals were under water. Our normal waterfront motel room was also half flooded, so...
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    Stainless Prop Film

    I had the same problem. The prop was shiny, then after a week moored at a campsite dock it was all dull. It polished out, but boy was i pissed. I contacted the marina and they said they were having electrical problems on that dock after some repairs and the electrician was working on it.
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    Many years ago I bought an old tinny for $600. The engine was pristine and the boat WAS pristine after many hours of labor. The trailer....well... Initially, I replaced the wires, tires, springs, coupler, bunks and sandbasted and rust reformed the frame and topcoated it with rustoleum. The...
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    Fuel line adapters?

    3" piece of hose, Male engine fitting on one end, female gas tank fitting on the other, 2 hose clamps. I even have a few - merc to rude and visa versa.
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    Bravo III Mixing Prop Materials

    I don't know if there a reason you can't do it or not, but I would ask WHY? So what's the problem? Are you trying to solve 2 problems at once, and thus need 2 different technologies? Whether mechanically possible or not, sounds like something I would not even think about.
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    Who makes replacement snap-on canvas cover for Stingray?

    If you look at optional OEM prices for runabouts, they are in the $1000 - 1500 range. That would be for a stock item that was inventoried at the time. I doubt the OEM manufacturer would still have spare parts lying around for a 15 year old boat. Thus, even if they still have the patterns they...
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    If you have a roller trailer used in salt water....check this....

    As I've said before, I've owned MANY boats over the last 55 years and my Whaler is the best of the bunch. Their ads say "Upscale"and they aren't kidding. Maybe their "requirements" are legalspeak. I dunno. The longevity by some on roller trailers speaks for itself. My Montauk will follow...
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    If you have a roller trailer used in salt water....check this....

    Because of the type of hull construction, Boston Whaler specifically states NOT to use a roller trailer. The rollers can cause a hull / foam separation. However, their Owner's Manual specifies that the optimum is a combo bunk / roller setup. That is, full keel rollers with carpeted side...
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    Single Person Loader?

    Wow....and he's trailerboat'n with a CAR.....omg. Kinda like MY method. There is an eyebolt on the trailer. Pull out the winch cable and secure it to the eye. Then back the trailer in and bring the stem up between the bunks. At that point the winch cable is at the perfect length to hold the...
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    guage issues on 91 stingray 3.0 merc

    My Stingray came from the factory with intermittent speedo problems. Right off the bat I replaced the entire length of tubing and sealed both ends tight. I found a kink in the original tube. 35 years later it still worked perfectly - within 1 mph of GPS.
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    If you have a roller trailer used in salt water....check this....

    That's funny, because different areas must have boaters with different levels of experience. In my area the big go fasts and the few trailered Express Cruisers are the ones that usually show the least amount of hassle. It's the 19' I/Os that usually require backing in until the exhaust pipe is...
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