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  1. dingbat

    Spinning reels

    USD or NZD? Can buy a reel fitting that description for less than $100 USD in the States. I only use spinning tackle for light tackle jigging. Typically no more than 30 grams or so. My only criteria is a full metal body, a good drag and an anti-reverse bearing. Been using 360 Penn Slammer...
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    Surge Brake replacement parts

    Must be from setting around…. The kodiak dacromet rotors on my old trailer had no such damage after 20 years of service. Easily put 4-5K miles per year on them. Had a Tiedown 66 on it as well. Had no issues with it other than replacing the master cylinder because of excessive corrosion
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    Spinning reels

    Switched over the Sufix Performance braid a while back which helped, but found the "New Guide" and "KR" Concept guide placements reduce guide noise considerably over the traditional "Cone of Flight" placement. Just beware, I see rods labeled NGC all the time in stores. Problem is, guide...
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    Winterizing, use E-0 stabilized gas or install shut off valve and run carb out of fuel?

    Stabil in the fuel starting in November. Pop the drain plugs on the carbs and let the fuel run out after the last trip. Back into the barn and call it good Have not fogged in 20+ years.
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    Surge Brake replacement parts

    Not a fan of integrated anything I would pull the pin from the hinge and rebuild from there
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    3 rescued after boat fire near Cape Cod

    The marine safety course is just that, a safety course. You can’t teach boat handling in a class room. Nothing replaces knowledge and experience of local waters. In this particular case, Oregon inlet is passage for the large commercial fishing fleet working out of Manteo and Wanchese, NC...
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    Surge Brake replacement parts

    Had to look that one up. Been using G10 for PCB fabrication since the late 70’s. Never heard it called garolite before
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    3 rescued after boat fire near Cape Cod

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    3 rescued after boat fire near Cape Cod

    These guys where not as lucky https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/outer-banks/boat-washes-ashore-in-outer-banks-following-deadly-incident-near-oregon-inlet
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    1994 bayliner trophy 24 foot walkaround

    Was a bracket an option on the boat? If not, you could have structural issues (reinforced/bracketed transom) and or issues with the center a gravity moving that much weight aft.
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    Spinning reels

    I'd check parts availability before buying reels that are no longer in production. The Japanese are notorious for discontinuing parts support after 7 years
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    Pontoon trailer bunks…

    Stainless steel or hot dipped Fanged elevator bolts with nyloc nuts would work well in this application https://www.kimballmidwest.com/322237
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    Loose Strap From Winch To Bow

    Have used the same Master coupler lock for years. No problems with saltwater https://www.masterlock.com/products/product/37KA
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    Spinning reels

    I use freshwater spinning reels when light tackle jigging for Rockfish (Stripers) in saltwater Believe it or not, the Okuma Avenger series, are work horses. Won one at a drawing with the fishing club years back. Figured I’d make short work of it jigging Stripers. Not only did it hold up, I...
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    gotten one of these?

    https://www.pa.gov/services/fishandboat/report-boat-fuel Report Boat Fuel When boaters purchase fuel for their boat, they pay state and federal Liquid Fuels Taxes. The state tax is refunded to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) where it is used to provide benefits for boaters. The...
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    gotten one of these?

    Gotten one every month for several years now. Usually get a pat on the back for being way below the efficient homes average
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    gotten one of these?

    More than likely they're contemplating offering tax refunds (road tax) for fuels consumed in a boat. A number of States are now offering to refund the "road tax" portion of your fuel if you submit receipts at the end of the year or........justification to move money from transportation budget...
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    Surge Brake replacement parts

    https://www.trailerpartsdepot.com/shop/category/actuators-coupling-hitch-actuator-repair-parts-dexter-tde-actuator-parts-actuator-repair-tie-down-model-70lp-7000lp-80lp-85lp-538?srsltid=AfmBOoql9PjDPfk9py0tIF35xX6j36sqp5ql_-5c9UjXwMKbPWRN9zV3
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    Sure Lube pin for Karavan trailer

    I have a 2-3 in the top of my tool box left from a batch I bent up years ago. Do yourself a favor and get a piece of 5/32" TIG/gas welding rod and make your own ;)
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    Towing friends boat damage

    The two great unexplained mysteries in my life…… The trailer coming off the ball at the bottom of the driveway at 4:15 am and the winch cable detaching from the boat while pulling up the ramp. None for worst for wear in both situations, but I remind myself daily that both situations had...
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