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    Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?

    Odd shaped tanks are very difficult to measure for volume. In all my years of boating, have never saw a tank mislabeled for capacity. Not saying it never has happened, just very rare. With all the testing fuel tanks are made to go thru, hard to see the capacity rating being off more than a...
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    Tahoe Q4 movement during transport

    Extremely popular on many trailers. There is a pivot point where the roller or bunk can move or flex as the boat loads so the bunk or roller can make full contact with the hull. I used to set up trailers at a marine dealer some years back. 75-80% of the trailers had adjustable rollers and...
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    Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?

    When I get a new to me boat and every once in a while I do a test on my tank and gage. I use two gallon portable fuel cans as they are easy to handle. I use my pump to get as much fuel out as possible ( usually at end of season for winter storage). Because it is a plastic tank, there is very...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?

    Often the flippers do rattle after an overheat. Do a quick compression test, if OK, then replace your flapper and be sure any bits and pieces are removed. Once your done, put boat in water and make adjustments to idle and idle speed, while in water and underway. My 3.0 idles nicely around...
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    Not after he raises the bunks like he stated..
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    Tahoe Q4 movement during transport

    If it were my trailer, I would make the bunk mounts non stationary. The bunks can be to rigid and force the boat off center. All my trailers over my 60 years of boat ownership have had supports the can move to allow the bunks or rollers to adjust themselves to match the hull. Never had an...
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    Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?

    That is a lot of difference in the fuel load. Most likely the tank is properly labeled. Follow the suggestions mentioned to see for yourself where the issue really is. Could also be the float in the tank is catching on something. Check the vent line from the tank....there should be an upward...
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    I agree, however, I would try raising the front to get the bow eye higher and lower the rear of the bunks to get a better launch in shallow water. No law that says the keel must be parallel to the tongue, if you look closely, you will see many boats with the bow higher on the trailer, common...
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    Anybody know what this is?

    Had to take another look see.....pole holders were probably right, my first thought when I saw the pic was they were on the bottom of the hull, not the side ! Guess at my age, I can declare a " senior moment".....best excuse I can come up with !!
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    VRO Pump Question

    I should have stated the OD of the part where the hole is. Did not mean housing of unit. Sorry for any confusion. From the pics, the holes looked the same ID but the outside of that part where a hose would fit over is bigger on one over the other.
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    Finally, a Funnel Solution!

    With all the plastic bags we get at the store, I just put my funnel unto one of them and hang it on a nail on the wall. No dirt collecting and drips are trapped. Next use, toss the old bag and get a new one. Have numerous ones for all my different funnels...
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    VRO Pump Question

    Housing is smaller but not sure hole is smaller based on the pucture..
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    Anybody know what this is?

    A bracket is my guess....lol..
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    Anyone know how to open/repair this gauge?

    Probably corroded from age, you can be assured they were not designed to be repaired. Throw away and replace is today's motto ! From your pics, my guess would be the face plate comes off the front after prying the needle off carefully. The guts are probably attached to that face plate as it...
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    No pressure treated wood !! Regular wood 2x4's work fine. Cover them with carpet but leave the bottom open....this is so water is not trapped and the wood will dry over time. Replaced my last bunk trailer with plain old wood and they lasted 8 years. Once you have everything setup, replacing...
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    Not all are made that way, rather than recessing the cross members they add keel rollers. Many trailers are designed for heavy fiberglass boats and other are designed for lighter aluminum boats. Some trailers are just bunks only and other are all roller trailers, and others are a combination...
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    If that were my trailer, it would have a keel roller on each crossmember. Ask any mfgr....the strongest part of any boat is the keel ! Just be sure the bunks support the majority of the load. Folks that cause damage to their hulls/keels don't have enough rollers. My 1983 Aluminum boat sat...
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    88 spl surging,dropping rpms,then surging.

    Once you said running on year old fuel, you answered your own question !
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    Extend those bunks rearward to support that transom, then add a keel roller on that cross member so the bow doesn't hit. Do yourself a big favor and add some side bunks to keep boat centered. You could just raise the front mount of the bunks to get the bow a little higher. My boat sits at an...
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    2004 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer sudden leak

    Easy enough to pull the out drive and check inside the bellows for water.
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