Search results

  1. A

    Best hitch protector?

    I have locks on all my stuff as well, motor lock, spare tire lock, hitch locks, security system on tow vehicle etc. Everything within reason I can do....do I loose sleep over it....nope, just part of life and I do carry good insurance so I ultimately get things replaced. Have I been robbed...
  2. A

    Boat to store inside garage ?

    Many folks add a small addition to the back of there garage to make a place for there OB to stick into. Only needs to be motor width and stick back a couple/ three feet, kinda like a refrigerator add on. My 16' SC with OB barely fits in a 24' deep garage with trailer tongue. So I built a 40'...
  3. A

    What trolling motor does my boat need?

    My 16' alum side console weighs about 1000 lbs. The 55 lb MK electric does great, I troll with it mostly or use the spot lock. 55 lbs works great on my boat....but I would not want any less !!
  4. A

    Best hitch protector?

    Luggage tags are readily available today, easy to hide and gives a good chance of recovery and an arrest..
  5. A

    What trolling motor does my boat need?

    What are you gonna do with it....just move from one spot to another ? Use spot lock ? Troll with it ? Calm seas or chopped ?
  6. A

    Best hitch protector?

    Make sure you have decent insurance with a low deductable. Unless you have a really high dollar boat, insurance is cheap. My boat is valued at 6K total then broken down by hull, motor, trailer values. Total coverage is less than a hundred bucks a year with a 250 deductable.
  7. A

    Jerry-Buddy?

    Just be sure that compartment is vented !!
  8. A

    Qestion on pre-treating this hole in the aluinium transom?

    Years back I picked up an old leaky Jon boat in a field. Ribs were worn thru and numerous leaky rivets and some corrosion pin holes. Did some searching and found a product called " leak stopper" available thru home depot and tractor supply. It is a clear roofing sealer that is fairly thick...
  9. A

    Best hitch protector?

    Do the best you can with locks, you might add a stranded cable around the axle and thru the wheels, cables can be harder to cut thru and not noticeable but the wheel only goes around a time or two then breaks the wheel so they won't get to far. Then add some tags, one in the boat, one in the...
  10. A

    Are these gelcoat blisters? Need general advice on repair.

    I would defiantly open each one up and be sure no water is trapped inside..remember that fiberglass itself is not waterproof, it is the gel coat that seals water out. I would want them dry then sealed before painting over them.
  11. A

    Are these gelcoat blisters? Need general advice on repair.

    I would want those areas totally sealed before putting any paint over them.
  12. A

    Jerry-Buddy?

    I don't believe this was designed as a permanent install, just a quick use for a portable use or as a test tool when tank and fuel line issues arrise. I could see folks with a small motor and a car topper boat make use of these.
  13. A

    Went electric

    Our chocolate lab loved the cold and snow. He would lay on the frozen pond on his belly and fall asleep....made me shiver just watching !!
  14. A

    Leaf Spring Shackle Question

    You posted before the hull was 1900 plus 50 gallon tank plus accessories you may be pushing the 4K limit....many recommend not exceeding 75% of capacity. Water soaked hull could be adding hundreds of lbs of weight.
  15. A

    Jerry-Buddy?

    Interesting.......
  16. A

    Went electric

    Very cool until they get stuck in a big pile of doggy doo doo !!
  17. A

    7.5 mercury comet/lightening setting 30 years

    Clymers, Sealoc, and such are just toilet paper when times get tough
  18. A

    Went electric

    Funny how this went from small gas engines like weed waters to electric tools for home remodeling....can't say I ever used a weed water to remodel my home, or have I ever used a drill to trim my grass !! Guess each tool has its own advantages, so why compare the two ?? LOL......
  19. A

    7.5 mercury comet/lightening setting 30 years

    Check for dry rotted fuel lines, probably best to just replace all of them !! Same for electrical wires and connections, check for dried out and cracked wires. Clean all electrical connections, change out the lower unit lube, no need to replace seals unless you find a leak. Water pump yes by...
  20. A

    White chalky crap on sides of my 85 150 blakck max xr2?

    Vinegar often works well for removing mineral stains, be sure you get "cleaning" vinegar", or numerous mineral stain cleaners on the market. Give it a good wax job when done cleaning it.
Top