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    Outboard motor upgrade?

    Often wondered why toon mfgrs don't form the toons into a planing type hull?
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    Process for changing boat trailers?

    I have the same issue with shallow water ramps. I used a 24" extension just for launching the boat, then removed it for highway travel. Then tried a 12" extension and that works well at the one ramp I mostly use. The 12" extension causes no issues towing other than some extra rattles, but no...
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    Opening day of summer boating season.

    A friend of the family has a go fast boat with twin 454 V8 engines...his total fuel capacity is over 300 gallons....sure glad I don't have to fill them !!
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    Dust Cap Woes

    Good possibility...Check hubs after 10 miles or so, should be warm but not hot or uncomfortable to touch
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    Bilge pump wiring backwards?

    And lean in close and get a good look at the outlet port when you connect the wires, you will see if it works ! Couldn't help that thought when I read your post, might make a funny story.....
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    25 HP 4 stroke vs 40 HP 2 stroke???

    Can't speak for the new models, but neighbor has a Honda 4 stroke that is only barely quieter than my Merc classic. At wot we can carry on a conversion without yelling on either boat. Unless new motors are different, I don't see much difference.
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    Depth sounders and Old transducers

    Transducers need to match the head unit specifically, not a universal fit type thing.
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    Shift Lever Question

    If you really have all those abilities, then you should have already researched the issue with your make and model of your motor and knew if you had the ability to service it.
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    Leak in aluminum boat

    From my research it is not long lasting and can be very difficult to remove. Hope it works for you.
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    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    Mine is rated for 2K lbs. 6 rollers on each rear side with four keel rollers, ( I added two) no bunks. First thing I would do is replace the black rubber rollers with the yellow poly rollers, far better quality and life.
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    Dust Cap Woes

    Are saying these are just the dust caps ? I was under the inpression these were greasable hubs like a bearing buddy. If the metal dust caps, I don't know, as they get tossed as soon as I get the trailer and replaced with greasable hubs.
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    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    I have a 1992 version of the same trailer, but mine has many more rollers than yours has. 6 rollers on ea side in the back. Three keel rollers, support is needed at the back not as much in the front.
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    Dust Cap Woes

    If it were a grease issue...to much could cause that...Do your hubs have an overfill hole ?
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    12' Aluminum V-Hull - Issues porpoising and planing

    Not a fan of tails but in extreme cases, they do work !
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    My 1979 and the other that I don't recall the year had the alarm in the control box and was plenty loud when testing.
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    Dust Cap Woes

    You might try drilling and tapping the edge of the hub so a screw can be screwed in to hold the cap in place. After drilling and taoping, be sure the chips are all cleaned out, worse case is two screws opposite each other.
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    How to find the best Doctor

    Finding a good doctor is a problem for everyone, everywhere and will only be getting worse as time goes on. Asking around and check with your health insurance provider to be sure a doc is covered under your insurance. Medical school is way to expensive for students, and malpractice ins is also...
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    Help value a Smoker Craft I’m looking at

    If a turnkey boat and everything is in top notch condition then the price is about right in my area. About 26K to replace it with a new one, just shopped for one last spring. But, I would expect everything to work very well and no damage anywhere. Proper inspection is a must. It is not old...
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    Power trim not working just clicks.

    Salt water use ?
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    Nobody fishing?

    Excessive heat brings regular thunderstorms and high winds so fishing around here is getting a really slow start this year.
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