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  1. JASinIL2006

    Going from surge brakes to no brakes

    Fair enough - it is *possible* he has 3000# payload, but highly unlikely. That chart is really pretty misleading, since it doesn't show what an actual vehicle's payload is. Options, trim packages, etc. all reduce the available payload from what you've listed, which is max possible. Ford and all...
  2. JASinIL2006

    Going from surge brakes to no brakes

    There is no way he’d be below payload with 3000# in the bed. Payload for an XLT will be about 2000# max., probably closer to 1800# or 1900#. Adding electric brakes is fairly simple and not very expensive. @SweetCheeksTKB , I don’t know if repairing surge brakes would be cheaper than replacing...
  3. JASinIL2006

    Charging trolling motor batteries

    Most of the onboard chargers I've heard about (for example, see link below) use 110v AC to power the charger. It doesn't sound like you have access to that, unless there is some way to hook up solar panels. Depending on what kind of motor you have, you might be able to use the current generated...
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    Charging trolling motor batteries

    If there is no way to get power to batteries while the boat is stored, I don't see any option besides lugging batteries.
  5. JASinIL2006

    Carpet glue

    I don't think you'll want to use fiberglass cloth and resin on the hull of an aluminum boat... When you ask about painting the 'bottom' of the boat with flexseal, are you referring to the outside of the hull (i.e., the part that will be in the water)? What are you trying to accomplish by...
  6. JASinIL2006

    Buying a fishing boat

    What sort of water will you be boating on? If you're on really small lakes and small rivers, the first boat (jon boat) will be fine. If you're going to be on slightly larger lakes with even a bit of chop, the v-hull with the 15 hp would be my choice (despite the garish camo paint job).
  7. JASinIL2006

    Alpha 1 Gen 2 U-Joint Bellows Retaining Ring

    I’d return the Amazon knockoff bellows and get OEM belliws.
  8. JASinIL2006

    I/O 18 ft. Does it sit too low in the stern?

    Bad, bad idea. Anyone reading this thread, please never do this to your boat.
  9. JASinIL2006

    ANCHOR WINDLASS FOR LARSON HAMPTON 235

    You came back 9 months later to complain about not getting any replies?
  10. JASinIL2006

    Air Don't Freeze Winterization

    I would be quite happy to never appear on the BLN! I am sure there are plenty of others who can take the starring role there...
  11. JASinIL2006

    Air Don't Freeze Winterization

    Same here. In addition to making sure everything is working before the hour drive to the boat ramp, I get the engine warmed enough that it starts instantly when launched. I don't like being "that guy" at the ramp who is tying up the ramp while he is cranking his starter for 5 minutes trying to...
  12. JASinIL2006

    Had spindal changed now water coming in back of boat

    I still don't know what a spindal is...
  13. JASinIL2006

    PB'ing new transom wood to boat

    Things you can do to get the transom in before the PB kicks: - have a helper (this is essential, I think) - use a bit less catalyst as @todhunter suggests - refrigerate your resin before mixing in the catalyst - do several dry runs before attempting to install the transom with PB - make sure...
  14. JASinIL2006

    Bimini ball socket mount stripped

    Can't you just buy a new fitting?
  15. JASinIL2006

    What kind of boat is most likely to be equipped with a 3HP electric motor?

    We had a 4hp 2-stroke gas outboard on a 14 v-hull utility board, and it would plane with one person, and move along quickly (maybe not on plane) with two people. It certainly was faster than someone in kayak or canoe. I don't know what the weight difference between an outboard+gas tank vs. an...
  16. JASinIL2006

    1989 Renken 2000 I think I'm in trouble

    It's a ton of work, and a lot of expense, but if you stick with it, do quality work (i.e., don't cut corners) and finish the job, you will have a better boat than you could have bought for the same money. You'll also know your boat inside and out (literally!), so not only can you take pride in...
  17. JASinIL2006

    PB'ing new transom wood to boat

    Not much strength in PB without the fibers; definitely use the chop strand.
  18. JASinIL2006

    boat and trailer sit very low (to my eye)

    Doesn't look that bad to me, but if you wanted another inch or two of clearance, it looks like you have room for larger tires. With a trailer like that, you absolutely want to make sure the draw bar in your receiver has enough drop to keep the trailer level. Have you had trouble with the trailer...
  19. JASinIL2006

    Lifting Boat off Trailer

    Yeah, I'd be much more worried about a cinder block blowing apart than the gantry crane failing. Especially if nothing was done to distribute the load evenly over the cinder block.
  20. JASinIL2006

    Cracking in peanut butter

    This. More Cabosil, less MEKP.
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