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    Bimini install measurements?

    6' three bow is what I put on my 16' Sylvan...I would never attach a strap to any windshield !! Not hard to find a small space for the U strap to attach the strap to. And the straps are adjustable to alter there length easily. Once the top is in the position you want, then figure where the...
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    Bimini install measurements?

    I was lucky as I have two grandkids over 20 yrs of age to act as my holdowns while moving it around ! Help is always a good thing...
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    Bimini install measurements?

    I just instalked one on my 16' Sylvan. It will never be in that exact perfect position because the boat moves and so does the sun!! Most are way to tall, so when you sit down, the sun comes in under the side and the top becomes useless. One thing you can do to help is add sliding rails on...
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    Trailer needs new axle. Need ideas.

    An easy plug and play is probably not an option....your gonna need some professional services along the way. One way or another your gonna need to spend some money....by a new trailer, have a new axle and hubs made, or pay a shop to modify the one you have...life is all about choices !!
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    Can’t get on plane

    The mechanic didn't do his job, so why did he get paid ?? Take it back and tell him to fix it right !!
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    Trailer needs new axle. Need ideas.

    Can you cut off and just replace the axle stubs ? Did that on my old trailer years back, just matched the inside dia of the hollow axle and welded in new stubs.
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    Wild goose chase looking for our perfect 2nd boat?

    Been a boater for 60 years, owned to many to count, each has its pros and cons!! Never found one boat that does it all, besides....life changes and so will your wants and needs..
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    Trailering boat with outdrive struck down?

    Yep....been there, done that !!! Actually only takes a few minutes to do once you get over being pissed off !!
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    What is different about newer primer bulbs?

    Have been doing some searching on this gray fuel hose that seems to be causing issues. Shop carefully !!! It apoears rhe stuff on Amazon is some of the cheap stuff that lacks certain approvals for standards and is actually more expensive than what seems to be the better hose that meets all the...
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    What is different about newer primer bulbs?

    Hmmmm....my gray hose is a year and a half old, no sign of hardening and there is NO liner inside. The hose was much longer than needed so I cut in several places when I replaced the inline filter. No liner at all !! It states ethenol approved, EPA and CG approved in the advertising...
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    Sea king 64gg-9005

    You can use modern TCW3 two cycle oil, far better than what was availiable back then. The original mix was probably 24-1, I have read where some folks use a 32-1 mix with the better/ modern oil....cant say for sure, so mabey an old motor rebuilder will chime in here...
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    Alpha one gen.one shift cable bellows repair kit

    Are they Mercruiser factory ?? Stay away from aftermarket stuff...facriry stuff is well worth the extra cost, unless you like doing stuff over.
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    Cant break in suzuki 2.5 on mariner 4?

    Better to just have a small jon boat....or get a real blow up boat...
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    Might this work as a backup?

    On my boats, I use a prop that gives me max rpm with the lighest load I will ever run. My motor max is 5500 so with just me and basic gear I can get about 5650 rpm, but I never leave it pegged at that speed, with two on board I am at my 5500 and with three about 5400. This way it doesn't bog...
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    Might this work as a backup?

    Not from the hub...but from the tip of the prop blade to the cav plate above it !! If there is an anode fin under, thats needs cleared as well.
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    Blogs plug housing loose and turns

    Make sure you have life jackets for everyone...I would not be doing any towing/ skiing or wot running. If you have never saw a transom give way under power....not a pretty site in any way !!
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    1987 VIP Victory — no power to helm switch panel

    Car....boat...not much difference in diagnosing electrical issues..
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    Might this work as a backup?

    If you have the clearance to change the diameter, diameter usually effects half what the pitch effects. In other words, an inch of pitch changes rpm about 200 rpm....one inch on the diameter changes rpm about 100 rpm. So....if you have enough clearance another 1/4" in dia will only slow your...
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    Engine support while towing.

    According to Mercury on both my previous I/O and my current 92 classic , the factory claims the TT is more than adequate for trailering if the motor/ outdrive does not have to be raised all the way up to a trailering position for clearance. I have gone to great lengths/ extremes to get both the...
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    1987 Four Winns surprise floor rot

    Unfortunately, not at all unusual for an old glass boat !! Do it all and do it right or you will be doing it again before long. Once it starts, it spreads quickly.
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