How heavy is the load ? If only a tinnie under 1000 lbs not an issue, but if a 4000 lb boat and motor then don't skimp on strength. I am a firm believer in heavy duty, better to be safe than sorry, but...there is such a thing as overkill.
Can't say this enough...when used boat shopping, you have to search long and hard and don't be afraid to drive some distance. When I bought mine, I searched numerousctimes each day for over three months. Made many long drives to look at junk....but each time I learned something !! Then one...
If the seats are in a fixed position, you may regret that when balancing the load. Not a big deal on karger boats, but small tinnies, you need to be able to mive people weight around...been there done that, make them movable.
On my tinnie, I made some large U shapes from wood that straddled the tank style seats. Came down about a foot on each side then used a simple bungee strap to hold them in place so I could slide them from side to side, then screwed the swivel seat to the wood U . Worked great and the ability...
Why cut it, never know what the future might hold...if it isn't bothering anything and it looks like a remote steering, why not leave it long...can't add it back on !!
That is rediculous, just bought that same lube from my local marine dealer to drain my outboard for winter storage....24 bucks with tax !! Walley word was 19.95 !
Is the key in the flywheels in the same position in relation to the magnets ?? Your explanation of the change over makes me suspect that there is your problem...
Most good ones are 110 volt, most 12v battery units are pretty cheap on quality. There are some good ones I found back when I had a motorhome, but they are not cheap.
Flat btm boats seem to have gone up faster than V btms in price. When I bought my V btm, drove over 200 miles with cash in hand. Three others were waiting when I arrived, the owner held it until I got there as I had called first. Actually 15 min after he posted his ad !! Gotta stay on the...
