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    1971 3.0 Liter Carb Question..

    Adjusting the carb mixture on a trailer does not work ! Get everything set correctly and go for a ride on the water, dead idle or as slow as you can go then adjust. My 3.0 after a complete tuneup and a head rework ( warped head) it would idle down to 600 rpm and run there for quite some time...
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    1987 Smoker Craft rebuild

    Good start !!
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    Best hitch protector?

    When someone threatens you or your wife or tries to steal her purse or take your vehicle, the show of a weapon will normally send them running but you need to be prepared if they don't run. Mine has saved us on a couple occasions without ever firing a shot. When a thug broke into our barn, a...
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    need to determine what prop I need

    Was the prop performing OK before the damage ? If it was, then just replace it with the same make and model...
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    Best hitch protector?

    The majority of the time when a legal gun is used for self defense, no shot is ever fired !! Never hear that on the news.....just the appearance of self protection normally stops the attack, but that isn't a juicy story for the media.
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    Boat taking on water !!!

    Gotta get down in there to see where the water is coming in at.....boats can leak in different areas, gotta hunt it down.
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    3.0 liter carb problem

    Why replace something that can easily be fixed ?? Been a boater for 60 years, never saw a carb go bad that can't be rebuilt and cleaned. A good rebuild kit will give you all the settings needed to get your carb running like new. Buying an aftermarket carb does not mean the new carb comes...
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    Best hitch protector?

    I am in the same situation your in, retired, my boat is economical to operate and just enjoy being on the water. I take my precautions with locking my stuff but also watch where I go and what type of area I am in. There are closer, larger, and busier ramps but also have higher crime rates...
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    Best hitch protector?

    Crime is rampant because the penalties are gone. Very few criminals serve any real penalties, most are plea bargained down for a hand slap only. I live in an area where crime is very light, we all work together to watch out and help each other. I have friends that live in higher crime...
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    New canvas bow cover rolling at edges, solutions?

    Some materials have a tendency to curl at the edges when it shrinks, you mentioned old cover so age may have caught up. Is the cover tight after snapped on or a little loose ? When I had covers made in past years, they used a material like convertable car tops are made from with no issues...
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    New canvas bow cover rolling at edges, solutions?

    What type of material ?
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    1981 120 Mercruiser idles rough when hot

    Idle adjustment needs to be done while underway in the water....cannot be done sitting on a trailer in the driveway !! Do a compression check, these 4 cylinder engines are known for warped heads, if compression is low on 2&3 your head is probably warped and they don't idle well, especially when...
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    Best hitch protector?

    Smaller trailers look me that are just thrown onto a flatbed trailer and taken somewhere else to remove the locks. Two guys can pick one up... Not sure where you boat at, but .....that is a lot of security to go thru....isn't there a more friendly place to go boating ?? Been a trailer boater...
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    Will this boat fit on that trailer?

    The short answer is yes it can be made to fit. The longer answer is do you have the knowledge and ability to set it up properly ? Adjustments will be required and some replacement bunks or brackets will probably be needed. Proper hull support is critical, especially on an aluminum boat !!
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    Am I missing a filter/arrestor? 15hp Mercury Kicker motor

    Probably sucked in some mouse...stuff...a carb cleaning might be in order !
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    In the long run, a new or replacement trailer will be cheaper and safer !!
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    Question for you all

    Be glad you can fix it !! My old fingers are constantly typing things on the screen that I have no idea how they got there or what it even means at times..worse part is I have no idea how to fix it !!
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    Kicker on a CC?

    Once you have purchased that new 4 stroke, of course no one wants to trade, but .....my 1992 is in mint condition, if it were to go boom...would I want to spend 10K on a new motor or spend a couple thousand on another like new 1992 is the more honest question. If I could find another motor in...
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    Kicker on a CC?

    Honestly...who can afford twin engines today ?? Just look me Auto's and trucks, these are much more reliable than in the old days, they claim breakdowns are more rare...at our local marina, there are a number of newer boat owners that might argue that point, but that is what the stats show !
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    Kicker on a CC?

    Unfortunately, there are way to many folks out on the water in boats that are not in proper running order ! In my 60 yrs if boating I have towed numerous boats, lucky for me, never been towed yet ! I never leave the dock unless everything is in proper working order !! At out local launch...
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