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  1. JASinIL2006

    Windows 11 yes/no?

    Of course! MS can’t do a major upgrade without forcing a bunch of useless garbage on users. Also. it has a ton of features applicable only to tablets and phones with touchscreens, not to mention all sorts of ‘apps’ aimed at pulling you deeper into Microsoft’s ecosphere. (Stuff like Microsoft...
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    Windows 11 yes/no?

    I did for my newer Dell desktop. Personally, I’d advise you to wait. File Explorer (and who knows what else) is buggy. The interface is different - not bad, but things have been relocated as MS always does. I have not used it a whole lot, but I was moving a bunch of files and noticed the problem...
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    Which carpet glue?

    A gallon should be plenty. I used a 4” mini roller.
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    More testing on Sharrow prop...

    I'm not propeller expert, but the latest tests of the Sharrow prop from Boattest are pretty interesting...
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    Spare wheel hub... usefull?

    Sure, it's a balance between our comfort with being able to handle a problem vs. the hassle of lugging around a bunch of stuff that most likely won't be used. For me, carrying spare trailer tires for a long trip makes sense because the likely hood of a tire failing or hitting road debris is...
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    Spare wheel hub... usefull?

    I do dunk my trailer many times a year and I make a couple 1000+ mile trips most years. Stuff can go bad, but there is no reason most of the time if you’re doing proper maintenance.
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    Which carpet glue?

    I like DAP Weldwood All Weather Outdoor Carpet Adhesive.
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    Spare wheel hub... usefull?

    Honestly, I cannot imagine carrying a spare hub for my trailer, any more than I carry spare hubs for my pickup truck. If a trailer is well-maintained, there should be no for spare hubs, spindles, etc. I would bet that 98% of the problems folks have with trailers on the road is due to...
  9. JASinIL2006

    Angels shaking out their Dandruff.

    Down here in west central Illinois, they're talking about warm temps next week, maybe as high as the 70s. A white Christmas is looking pretty unlikely for us...
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    Installed trim tabs this year.. noticed some moisture in wood.. Help!

    Knocking with a wrench or hammer means nothing... time to drill some test holes from the inside to see how pervasive is the water infiltration.
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    1970 River Queen Houseboat new owner here!

    Congratulations! You did say you wanted a project, and it looks like you got one! You did get all the paperwork required in your state to register/license the boat, yes?
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    We had some vinyl sections repaired where one or two panels in the entire piece were replaced, and the 'good' vinyl was restitched. It looked good for a time, but those restitched seams are now tearing for exactly the reason you mention: too many needle holes have weakened the fabric. The 'old'...
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    Newbie looking for advice

    How is this relevant? Nobody has mentioned boating there, have they?
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    Happiest Day of Ownership !!!

    Congrats on the new boat, Ted! Looks like a nice upgrade!
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    Newbie looking for advice

    For that many people, I would not consider the 21' boats. The 24' will be much more comfortable. Also, while you can ski and tube behind a 'toon, it is not optimal and a V-hull boat will be better suited for that sort of activity. On the other hand, if water sports are only an occasional thing a...
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    1999 SEI186 Fuel Tank and Fuel Sender

    I did not.
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    1999 SEI186 Fuel Tank and Fuel Sender

    Don’t know if it will help, but here is a pic of it from my ‘97 186 SEI.
  18. JASinIL2006

    Repair Y Pipe Possible?

    That thing is nowhere near excellent shape. I hope you can get your money back. If it were me, I'd be getting Paypal or my credit card company involved pretty soon...
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    Craftsman 6" polisher ,changing to larger polishing disc

    Mine looks sort of like this:
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    Purchasing a 1971 23' Winner, no engine, great shape...

    Be sure to start a thread in the Restoration forum so we can see your progress! And pictures, lots of pictures!
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