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    Trailer Brakes

    Many companies do that today, it is how they are checked over when they get here ! Have a friend that works for the "I phone" folks...when a batch comes in from China, each one is tested and inspected because China does not allow our inspectors into the country to inspect before shipping. On...
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    Alumacraft layoff..

    I see in today's news that Alumacraft has had a massive layoff, no detaiks, but makes me wonder.....have new boats priced themselves out of business ? I know very well that everything has gone up in price, who doesn't ? Just hope that this is not a trend that is starting !!
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    Trailer Brakes

    One thing I have learned after decades of working on these things, don't cut corners unless you enjoy doing it over again !! When it is time for brakes, I do the whole axle on a car or both axles on a trailer if a tandem. Costly yes, but once and done, then longer between replacements...
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    Lund Adventure 1675 Draft

    Your best bet is to load up your boat and put in the water then check with a tape measure or do you have a water line mark on your transom to measure to. My guess is the boat needs a foot to float in with motor tilted all the way up.
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    Boat Top W/Windows

    I think he was referring to side windows to see out of along with thru the windshield....but I could be wrong...
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    What type of gas tank for '79 Johnson 35hp?

    Being out of the sun and keeping the pressure from building are the keys !! You should get at least 10 years and Maby longer !! I have had them for 20 yrs in ideal conditions
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    What type of gas tank for '79 Johnson 35hp?

    If taken care of, they are OK. Try to keep them out of hot sun, keep cap cracked open when not underway to keep pressure from building up. After some years check for plastic becoming brittle. If subjected to extreme cold be care full of impacts so they don't crack. With proper care they will...
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    Lund Adventure 1675 Draft

    All depends on how it is loaded, how big/ heavy is the motor, how many people, are you considering hull bottom or clearance for lower unit/ prop ?
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    Pet surgery cost😮

    Our pets ARE family, no question about it !! I would probably do for my dog the same I would do for my child !! About the same to me !! I am an old softy when it comes to my pup !!
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    "glue" for the rubber seal on the base of cowling.

    Gasket glue for autimotive trim gaskets is usually used, I have used "goop" shoe glue with great sucess, your call.
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    What type of gas tank for '79 Johnson 35hp?

    No...they do rust if water gets inside. They are a form of galvanized steel so as long as a gas/oil mix is left in them, rust is rare, but neglected tanks will rust clean thru. Look into inside the tank, if any rust...pass on it and look for another one ! With any care at all the inside...
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    Heters Boat

    Loaded questions here....does the motor run ? does the boat have rotted wood structure ?? If all are negative, then you just paid someone to haul away their junk for them !!
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    Any tips to release fuel tank stuck by floatation foam

    Sometimes that foam can be easily "melted/dissolved" with something like acetone. Test it on your tank but pretty sure acetone won't bother your tank material. Might be pretty messy but the foam can be dissolved with the right stuff.
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    Fuel filter

    I agree but with today's fuels adding an extra filter does not hurt anything. I always use clear so I can see if anything is in it. On occasion the inline filter showed gunk and easily changed out and when the pump filter was checked it was clean. I prefer to catch the crud where it is easier...
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    Any tips to release fuel tank stuck by floatation foam

    Yes, some air pressure might make the tank expand slightly to break the seal of the foam. Not sure how your acess is to the bottom of the tank, but if you can reach it, I would use a nice sharp fillet knife rather than a power tool. By hand, the tank would not be damaged by the fillet knife...
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    WOT

    Gotta know the wot rpm in order to make a reasonable recommendation, Otherwise a pure guess
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    Wealth preservation,....

    My neighbor has 20 rental houses which I give him help when he needs it. He also has an older lady, been a tenant for over 15 years, always paid on time, never complains, keeps the place nice and mows her own grass ! Still pays the same 450 per month, he never has increased her rent !!
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    StarCraft bilge pump options

    A leak that bad needs repaired before going out !! My few leaky rivets added a quart of water every hour, no problem for the pump. Back in the day I forgot to put in my drain plug, my 500 Gph pump surpassed the water coming in and boat was empty by the time I got the plug in.
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    StarCraft bilge pump options

    On my Starcraft Islander I used a piece of aluminum sheet metal and bent it to set over a rib. Added a couple sheet metal screws to attach. As mentioned in prior post, wire so it protects boat at all times. I always carried two pumps and added an extra plug so the spare could be added quickly...
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    Will this boat fit on that trailer?

    Right there, no ocean for me, no tides, but wind does make a big difference here on Lake Erie. There have been times when water at ramp was Ok going out, but 8 hrs later not enough water to get to the ramp!! Most of our ramps are shallow so it doesn't take much wind to move the water in or out.
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