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  1. JimS123

    Fender clips, source or part number?

    They are Taylormade, Gloversville, NY. They sell some items direct, and I bet ebay has some as well. Google fender lock - try IBoats first...
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    Please explain. I never had one until 2017. Lubed it according to directions. After 3 years I pulled it apart to inspect and repack and all looked well. I am in fresh water ..
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    Interesting observations... When I was a plant engineer we had an enclosed production line with over 600 bearings. Most were subjected to continuous water or chemical spray. Greasing was a PM requirement, but it could only be done when the line was down. Then, with other mechanical...
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    I don't understand the comment. Isn't a full hub the very basic premise of a Bearing Buddy? If the hub is full, isn't that a deterrent to water intrusion? Lots of different opinions. If you have water in the bearings, you are doing something wrong. If you don't, maybe best to continue your...
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    Crack in Hull

    My buddy had a similar issue and he paid many thousands to fix it. Then he decided to sell it and got back roughly 1/3 of what he had spent.
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    Possible boat purchase!

    26 years old and water in the oil is a non starter for me.
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    When I repack bearings I fill the inside of the hub with as much grease as I can get in. Then I pump the BB until the spring just starts to compress. Eons ago, every Fall I would find a few drops of water inside the hub when I repacked. Since using Buddies I have yet to find ANY water...
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    New Tires

    That's good advice. But why not just buy the right tires in the first place? If you had a tire failure on the highway and you didn't have an option, then maybe there was a pre-existing problem that needed addressing.
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    New Tires

    Lots of similar opines here. Some don't address the root of the issue. Let me summarize: 1. Buy the tires that meet the boat/motor/trailer requirements. If you need a load range C, don't buy a load range XXX because you think they are better. 2. Inflate to near max sidewall specified...
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    3m 1099 for reapplying seadek?

    Good question. I need to know the answer as well, in case of the case. Call SeaDek and ask them.
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    Swim grid ladder mounting

    I dunno. I only use Jb in nonconspicuous places. Call up jb and ask them.
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    Swim grid ladder mounting

    You never said where the holes were. Now, I assume they are between the new brackets. Do the google search that I suggested. They come in all different shapes and sizes. I customized my last boat with teak trim all over the place. I made all of the pieces myself. As a matter of fact I...
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    should I use a support for my outdrive on my H190?

    You don't see many using it because hardly anyone reads the owner's manual any more. Besides, people rarely keep their boats more than a few years, and then the next owner has to deal with the problems. Support the outdrive well, and never keep it raised unless you are on the highway. The...
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    Swim grid ladder mounting

    My thoughts were to provide a simple way to cover up an unsightly spot. Obviously, many ways to skin a cat. Personally, I wouldn't put an RV part on my boat, but that's just me. If it ain't stainless, triple chrome plated bronze or teak I don't want it. The other thought I had was that your...
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    Swim grid ladder mounting

    The non-skid surface of your swim platform doesnt look too aggressive. Most new boats have seadek there. Install 2 SS step pads on the top. One will cover the damage and both will be quite useful.
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    1943 Penn Yan cartopper

    Most of the Penn Yan cartoppers were cedar strip. Some had the bottom covered with canvas, and then painted. The degree of leakage will depend on the construction. You didn't say if you want to use it as a trailer boater, or keep it moored in the water for long periods. It WILL leak, and...
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    Hello, New member. Assistance Please and tks

    As a first timer, you would be wise to either buy an outboard of less than 100 HP, or if you realllyyy want an I/O get a 3.0 liter 130 HP. Then take a safety course and become proficient in navigation and rules of the road. After you are a proven boater, then move up. With covid and all...
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    New Tires

    I didn't say I disagreed with them re. the 10%, et al. In fact, my own personal opinion is to exceed their suggestions. Where I DO disagree is regarding their bias ply stance. But its a moot point anyway because of availability in certain instances. We travel the interstate quite frequently...
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    New Tires

    RVIA's opinion / ruling is that the tire capacity must exceed the axle rating by 10%. It has nothing to do with pressure or exceeding the tire's rating. They also don't like bias and its clear in what they specify. RVIA is just like the BIA. It's a group of "experts" that come to a consensus...
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    Swim grid ladder mounting

    Maybe you need to provide some pictures. What is a swim grid?
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