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    Mid1980's Mercury 2cyl 35hp Spark Plug Question

    On my oil injected two stroke, I want to see a little smoke so I know the oil is mixing in. Would make me uncomfortable using a smokeless two stroke oil! Upon cold starts, I turn the key and let the motor turn over a few times with no choke/fast idle to get extra oil mixed in, when it fires I...
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    Mid1980's Mercury 2cyl 35hp Spark Plug Question

    Fogging is for long term storage of more than 3 months not necessary for short term storage. Just add some of the engine cleaner to your fuel supply for a few runs to get it cleaned out. I add a small amount every time I fill my 18 gallon tank, keeps the engine purring right along.
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    Trailer modification

    Interesting....all of the winches I have owned have worked in both directions. When buying used, one if the first things I do is go thru or replace the winch as having one fail whole retrieving a boat is not a fun activity. My Fulton two speed is overkill for my boat but makes it so easy to...
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    Trailer modification

    Curious why the winch needs to come off the top...my Fulton winch says either way is suitable for operation.
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    Or raise the front set of rollers ....everything is adjustable, we can't really see, so you need to make the call. Under ideal conditions all rollers should carry equal weight, but in reality, hard to do...
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    I have a 5' long side guide in each side, wind and current is not a problem as it takes very little power to load my boat and stay on center !
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    Parking boat in driveway

    They need an Uncle Buck jalopy that smokes like a freight train, start it up and move the boat around every day or so !!
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    Appeared to be further in the pic. On aluminum boats, the strongest part of the transom is right where it is riveted to the bottom. I adjust my boat so the roller OD is right at the transom edge, never had a dented hull that way. Many years back I worked at a marina and we always set up...
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    Help with bow roller setup

    No requirement that the bow stop has to match the hull shape, just personal preference only.
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    Keep in mind that being tongue heavy is far better than being light on the tongue weight.
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    Exact same for me, but I don't jump over (gettin to old) I can reach my strap and clip it by just reaching over !!
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    I do see some cracks in the rubber so in the near future they will need replaced. By all means move to the yellow type rollers and you will never replace them again. Your safety chain should drop straight down with only enough slack to clip it on. This lrevents the bow from lifting on a hard...
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    Cant get new boat to plan out

    Hope you never have an issue that requires a warranty claim as you might be screwed. Dealer should have water tested before turning the boat over to the customer. Been a boat owner for over 60 years, bought some new and used from various dealers. Every single one did an inwater test with me...
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    Johnson 35 with intermittent stream before thermostat opens

    Just noticed the corrosion seemed excessive, so my thinking was salt water..
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    Ask any boat mfgr, they all recommend support at the very back of the boat. Not my idea, but that is what boat makers recomend !!
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    Original Ebbtide Mustang Engine Overpowered Setup

    Makes no difference whether original or not, fact is the motor is to big for the boat ! Now add in the age and the rot inside the hull from rotten wood. Your an accident looking for a place to happen. Sorry for the bad news but no way a 1985 glass boat is structurally sound unless a recent...
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    I did another thing, ha ha ha I can’t wait 😁

    Been retired for seven years, how long do I have to wait for this money to appear ??
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    Proper Nomenclature of Various Retaining Rings

    I was surprised to see the E clip definetion....in my days they were referred to as " Jesus Christ" clips, because when removing or installing them they flew off into areas unkown....and the typical " Jesus Christ where did that clip go !
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    Johnson 35 with intermittent stream before thermostat opens

    Saltwater engine ?
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    Are the rear most rollers right at the back of the boat ? Support in this area is critical, make sure roller is right under transom edge. Bow eye should be under bow stop, adjust rollers or winch stand to get the position correct. Be sure you have a safety chain the hold the bow eye down in...
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