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  1. FunInDuhSun

    Bimini top seems to have shrunk

    I had custom Sunbrella covers made for my 34 footer 15 years ago. If I leave them down for a couple days they are VERY difficult to re-install. I found wetting them down works pretty well. I also have a special tool called the Top-Snapper that connects under the button and allows you to pull it...
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    New boat owners leaving the hobby

    I’m in a similar situation. Have had our 34 footer for 21 years, I’m currently 68 and (fairly) healthy. We originally bought her to take at least one cruise per summer, but over the years they have reduced in length significantly due to a number of issues. With my age, I’m starting to wonder how...
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    Going straight at low speed?

    Not trim, but the real answer is: Twin engines with opposite rotations.
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    Rubberized or Epoxy undercarriage roll on for salt water trailer?

    I hate to bust your bubble, but any overcoating applied to your trailer will not prevent rust long term. How do I know that? Well, I was the plant manager of an industrial powder coating operation. We had the best preparation system, used top notch materials, and our ovens could hard cure our...
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    How Do You Utilize Sliding Rear Window on Your Pickup

    As a contractor, I often opened the slider to haul long lumber. My 4 door F150 has the “long“ (6’6”) bed, so even 16 footers would fit- with them sitting on the dash and hanging past the tailgate about 2’. Worked for me.
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    Cabin Fever outbreak.

    If you’re really that bored, come to my place and help me replace the water heater. Sprung a leak today so it has become my weekend project.
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    Best way to secure pistol in truck?

    In my previous truck I installed a a small drop safe to the floor between the footwells. The door was hinged at the floor and opened on the drivers side. It contained my handgun, extra magazines and cash. As you can see, I put a plastic cup holder thing over it. I travelled in lots of ‘anti’...
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    Don't know what I got

    i don’t want to post a direct link. Just search “Sea Ray 268 Pascoe“ and you’ll find it.
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    Don't know what I got

    That looks like a 268 Sundancer. It was a popular boat back in the day with lots of interior space for its size. Look up the David Pascoe review to read his review. He can be brutal!
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    Pitch perfect

    Welcome to iboats! Lots of knowledge here. Have you tried to adjust the trim? Sounds like the motor needs to trim down/in.
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    Advice needed on 12'-14' jon boat purchase.

    Well FWIW, I’ve used a riveted 1448 Lowe on the Chesapeake for the last 15 years. Never had a leak but, then again, I don’t abuse it either. I think they're great boats.
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    Trailer trouble

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    Best "low effort" towable?

    510# capacity, no personal experience. Found it on Tractor Supply.
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    Cable ends

    Maybe here:
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    Comment by 'FunInDuhSun' in media 'IMG_0042.jpeg'

    i agree, it’s a beautiful yacht. Look here for more info and lots of pictures of her: http://www.friendshipyachtcompany.com/our-yachts/surfari-50/surfari-50/surfari-50-photo-gallery/
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    Comment by 'FunInDuhSun' in media 'IMG_0042.jpeg'

    It’s a custom-built 15.24 meter Pacific Seacraft. https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2018/december/jimmy-buffetts-new-sailboat
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    winter cover

    Spend the money for a custom made full cover. Don’t cheap out and get a “universal” cover. It WILL hold water and snow. You can thank me in the spring.😀
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    brand new here please excuse..have a 350 chevy inboard on a 1968 tolly craft that was givin to me,dad winterized and covered it up 2003.

    Chefkelly91- those old Tollycrafts were solid boats. I considered one about 20 years ago but the deal fell thru. I assume yours is a straight shaft inboard, not a stern drive? Listen to Scott, he’s right- but there’s no reason you can’t pick away at the renovation and prioritize the tasks as...
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    Steering seized?

    You most likely have a steering rack. No power needed. It’s basically a geared box that moves a pinion on the steering cable. I’d look for some type of interference where they join, or maybe the cable got kinked. If all looks OK then take a hard look at the cable itself- it may have corrosion...
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    25hp evinrude outboard

    Welcome to iboats! Intakes are on either side of the gearcase. The black rectangle in the picture above the prop and below the anti-cavitation plate.
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