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    I don't know anything about boat but I want one

    Take any instruction you can find !!! The more you know, the better off you will be !! Boats are great fun, but a lot of work, and when and if something goes wrong, it can go really wrong fast !! Get a basic boater education, even hire people to help you. Once you decide on a boat, hire a...
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    What to do with my motor when towing?

    I have used transom savors for many years, but stopped when I bought this rig and a motor that has power trim. There is absolutely no play, no slop, no movement in the motor no matter how hard you try. There is nothing to bounce or flop. The power trim holds no matter what position the motor...
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    Fabricating a new transom for a 14 foot Cadillac aluminum boat

    Won't last very long with spar varnish, clean the aluminum real well to remove any corrosion. Easy to coat both sides of the new wood with an epoxy, some use water sealer like Thompsons for their replacements to save some money. Won't last as long but doesn't cost as much either !! Yours...
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    18' Triton Trailer Setup

    Axle is pretty much the deciding factor, but wheels/ tires also come into play as well as suspension. Had a traiker built for me some years back to haul a couple ATV's. Made my own design and had a trailer builder make it for me. First thing they do is calculate the estimated weight being...
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    Good luck, hope it goes well for you...it never does but at least we can hope !! Keep us posted on your progress as this helps others that might consider such an job..
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    18' Triton Trailer Setup

    Trailers can be different, in most cases, the 10% works well, usually 5-6% does not, going 15% does not hurt a thing. There are going to be some trailers that like more and some less, these are recomendations !!! Tow vehicle can make a hugh difference !! My enclosed trailer tows like a dream...
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    Go inside and take a core sample of the inside of transom. If wood is wet, junk, if wood is dry you mught be ok. Tilt motor up at an angle, push/ pull up and down on the lower unit, should be no flex in the transom. Pull up floor area in the back, even cut a small hole thru the floor, check...
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    When you take a friend along with you and you have an engine problem, you will have two " horsepower" to get you back. LOL...
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    Bow Stopp Guidance

    Might offer friends a beer or two, but there are other ways if needed. Roll boat over so it sits on its bottom. Roll trailer in front of boat and pull boat/ push trailer like it is loading up at the ramp. Tongue will need to tilt up high to get it started. Use the winch to start cranking the...
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    Judging from the pics, I could guess the boat sat outside in rain/ snow etc....chances are very high the stringers are soft and so is the transom. Not here to criticize, but you do need some serious inspecting to know how good/ bad the framework is. I have witnessed old boats come apart on the...
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    Anchor Rope

    I finally got smart, I stopped using anchors, unless in an emergency. I bought a boat with a TM that has spot lock, much easier (less work) than any anchor and rope. Best part is, it is so easy to change locations, sure wish I would have found this sooner!!!
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    How long does bottom boat paint last if I redo it

    If stored on a trailer, antifouling paint is not needed, that is what your refering to ??
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    What year is the boat and motor??
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    What to do with my motor when towing?

    Any clamp on motor needs a safety chain !!! Even my little 2.2 hp kicker has one, but bolt thru motors dont need them. Only time I saw a motor lost on the highway was from a rotten transom that gave way...however I am sure there are cases where the clamps were not tightened. Safety, safety...
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    Bow Stopp Guidance

    Or some additional keel rollers on the trailer tongue, I agree on some additional forward support. Your bunks will work if most of you boat/ motor weight is at the rear! Now...do you have the proper tongue weight?? You should have a spare tire...adding one by the bow stop will help with the...
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    Anchor Rope

    That will be a heavy handfull...hope it is not all for a 16' jon boat..
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    Worm Bed Anyone?

    If you have a hill use that or make a mound higher up so it will drain. Worms like moisture but not flooded out, that iscwhy they surface in rainstorms..
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    charging system 1982 thompsom

    Not a choice motor for most, lots of issues and hard to gets parts and they are costly. I would consider expanding my search to something more popular..
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    Anchor Rope

    I have lost a couple in my earlier years, once I started using a chain, dissapearing anchors stopped!!! I learned the knot was getting worn thru from rubbing in the bottom.
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    Worm Bed Anyone?

    If needed raise your bed with some gravel and sand so it drains, clay is nasty stuff, we have it at our place. If you have living spagetti, sounds like yours is working !!
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