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    oar lock bushings

    www.mcmaster-carr.com Search for ..... Flanged bushings plastic. Lots to pick from.
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    Bunk Boards or Guide Poles?

    I forgot the most important thing about my trailers. There are 4 posts on each of them. I load in the Delaware River with current & stiff Pennsy winds. The poles have 2" of clearance. I back the trailer very deep and angled DOWN RIVER. make it a lot easier. I load the boat alone. Drive up to...
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    I have no prop

    Call Power Tech Props. www.ptprop.com
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    What torque for my prop?

    Open up the web page of Tohatsu on dingbat post. It has a parts assembly page of the prop on the shaft. The noisy prop could have a damaged and slipping rubber hub. If it is inside the prop.
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    Stupid question…… garboard drain plug size

    LOwes or H D plumbing section. Buy the 1/2" and a small roll of Teflon tape to wrap around the threads. About 5 wind arounds will seal with a snug pull of about 5 pounds on a 1' wrench. It will not slip out.
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    what to use to line ski locker

    Very similar to what was in my 2002 Chaparral 186 never had mold on any of the fenders in there.. Good stuff
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    I never heard of the variable % of tongue based on a trailer construction. I do Know what happens when a very light 1974 Honda Civic lightweight has a 20' Loadrite trailer with. A Lowe Aluminum 16' fishboat and 30 hp motor. Aluminum trailer crammed full of goods for 1 week renatal for 3...
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    Web search www.gmc.com/gmc-life/trucks/why/tongue-weight-is-important-for-safe-towing interesting reading about tongue weights.
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    Well GMC.com has a section devoted to trailer tongue weights. Also what can happen if you go lighter. I Know trailer companies go with 10% to 15 %
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    any tire preference for vans at the boat ramp?

    If you going to go & use green and brown slimy covered ramps ? Looking for impossible to tow out of ramps ? Make sure you have a tow point on the front of the truck. Attached to the frame would be best. a Strong idiot will yank off or bend the bumper. The other solution is a strong enough...
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    Bunk Boards or Guide Poles?

    Guide on poles will ALWAYS provided maximum centering of the boat down onto the trailer. In high currents and wind of the worst levels. I always have 4 poles on any trailer. They are made of Electrical Aluminum Pipe. {1} 90 degree bend and part of a 10' straight tube. 2 U bolts to clamp...
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    UFP Dexter Trailer Buddy Electric Reversing Solenoid

    Most around me have the solenoid connected to the REVERSE / BACK UP tail lights.
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    Minimum recommended tongue weight is 10 % of trailer & boat weights added together. The 10 % or greater is known to prevent a sudden whipping side to side or if the boat bow starts to rise. Causing a lifting up of the boat and trailer. 10 % or greater.
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    Tires…

    My little 16 foot Aluminum boat trailer has had cheap auto sized tires. Both types on the same axle. since 1980. I have gotten at least 600 miles at 65 mph every year. Never a peep or heat up. I grease the bearings every 10 years or so. Same bearings since new. in 1980 ? I did do a adjustment of...
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    Boating with small children ( Toddlers ) Best Life Vest.

    This is a VERY tough question to answer correctly. My position has been and still is. No tots until they can walk confidently & fit CORRECTLY in a USCG APPROVED jacket. I also require the child to be on a very short leash. So it can not climb up and go over the sides or tumble off the big...
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    Scratched brand new boat

    Everything in boating is a Virgin only 1 time. No damage to the boat. Relax and enjoy the rest of boating. Or you can do community service for 2 weeks.
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    what to use to line ski locker

    This is a toughy to do. A soft material will probably soak up water from the wet skis. That said. Most soft materials will get damaged by a pressure washer if used incorrectly. I would make up a CLOSED CELL FOAM box that can slide in and out easily for a power washing of the glass hull...
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    Anyone tried one of these boats?

    The rocker shaped hull ALLOWS the person rowing / steering a motor.... To always keep the bow pointed in ANY direction for a entire trip. No matter what the wind and current are trying to push the boat around 2. The rounded bottom is a PLUS in non still conditions.
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