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    How does my trailer look?

    Hi all, my boat is on the trailer on my driveway and I snapped some pictures of the underneath- I figure now is the time for me to do repairs, if needed. Nothing seems broken but the leaf springs are pretty rusted. Can you advise me on how this looks? anything that doesn't look good? Thanks!
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    Need advice for a motor for a canoe

    Hello everyone. I searched some of the forums and didn't find my exact question answered. I have a very old Sears canoe. Very heavy. We can jump off of it and get back in without it flipping over. It's thick fiberglass with a lot of aluminum. It's a pain to paddle and I want to get a motor...
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    I hear a trickling of water in my engine bay

    2000 Sea Ray Sundeck 210. Mercruiser inboard. Last July, I used the boat once (I dry sail it). I got a trickle of water in the engine bay, but the bilge pump kept up. In the spring, I checked all the little blue plugs- I have all 5 in and tightened them. Yesterday, I used the boat (first...
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    How do I know if I can change the oil in this Pressure Washer Pump

    HI all, I need some help. I called Briggs and Stratton and they cannot tell me the model number of my machine, hence I cannot get my manual. I am posting pictures hoping someone can tell me if I need to change the oil and how. Is this a sealed unit that you cannot change the oil for? Thanks!!!
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    Hot Tub Motherboard heater plug fried

    Hi all, hope you guys can help me. One of the pumps on my Hot tub started to leak. Bought new seals, was going to take it out and replace them. When I went into the mother board enclosed box to unplug that pump, I noticed that the plug from the heater is fried. I drew an arrow pointing to...
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    GPS Unit constantly "Acquiring Satelites"

    My GPS unit is not working- it constantly is acquiring the satellites but never finds them. It is a 6 year old unit. Do I need to update the software on it, or do I need to replace/move the antenna? Thanks.
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    Found this under my engine in the engine bay- what is it? (picture included)

    2000 Sea Ray SunDeck 210, Mercruiser. Thanks...
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    Searay Sundeck 210 RPMS go up, boat doesnt move any faster

    2000 Searay SunDeck 210, Mercruiser 220 HP motor. I have not used it much in the past few years, new baby- used it three times last summer. Always do a winterizing. Always kept the tank at 1/2 full with Stabil conditioned fuel. Yesterday, it motored along fine at 1kRPM, 5 knots, trying to...
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    How does the Windshield come off/ gets mounted?

    This is for my 2000 Searay Sundeck 210. The Starboard portion of the windshield glass broke. The frame with the rubber liner remains. I need to remove the frame and reinstall a new frame with the glass and rubber liner already installed. Can someone tell me how the windshield is installed...
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    Changing my bearings and my Spindle has this crud on it. what to do???

    Hello all: I am re doing all my races, seals, and bearings. On one, when I removed the Hub, the rear (larger) bearing was pretty much destroyed, and I think the steel melted all over my Spindle. Steel Wool is not taking it off, how do I take it off please? Thanks.,..
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    Trying to figure out if I need to replace my leaf springs and spindles- pictures!

    Hi all, I removed my rims and tires. Replacing the bearings, races, seals. Can anyone tell me what I need to do about the leaf springs? I would think they need replacing, but like an opinion here. also what about the spindles? Happy to replace as well, but I am not sure how to do it...
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    Trying to determine my Gross Trailer Weight and Tongue Weight

    I need to replace my coupler and jack. I know the coupler is determined by the GTW. I have a twin axle LoadRite trailer. The boat is a 2000 SeaRay Sundeck 210, inboard/outboard, Mercruiser v8. Anyone can help me determine the GTW and Tongue weight, estimated? Also, The trailer had brakes...
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    Can I carry a 385 pound ATC on a Hitch Carrier

    OK, So I admit, maybe this is better for the Stupid Human Tricks Section :) I need to take my 1984 Honda Big Red trike (200ES) to Vermont, 4 hours away. I do not have a trailer. I do not want to rent one. I have a Hitch Carrier rated for 400 pounds. The Trike is 385 pounds. I normally...
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    Wife Put Gas into Motor Oil Spout on Pressure Washer- now what

    I told my wife to put gas into the pressure washer. She put it where the oil goes. I think all I need to do is drain it and replace the oil. Do I need to flush it? Do I need to use any particular kind of oil? Thanks
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    Winter Cover- what do you all suggest?

    I have been using a Blue Tarp the last two years, but I have noticed the tarp started to disintegrate and it did a poor job of keeping the inside clean and dry. Thinking of buying a custom cover- for a 21 footer it will cost me about $200, so it is worth it. Boat is a Seat Ray Sundeck and I...
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    Horn does not work on my SeaRay SunDeck 210 (2000)

    I was commissioning my boat yesterday, fully charged batteries, press the horn button, it started to blow, gave me a weak, barely audible blow, then that was it. Does not blow any longer. Do I need a new horn? Where would I find the horn, anyway? Thanks.
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    Trying to fix my grinding wheel....

    This was my fathers grinding wheel and I really want to repair it. I know I could buy some garbage at home depot, but want to use the old retro well made tools. The wire was frayed from where it connects to the board. There is a switch. I bought a replacement cord and the replacement has three...
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    Where is my fuel filter!

    Hi all, I have a 1999 SeaRay SunDeck 210, Mercruiser 5.0L EFI, I/O. Need to change the fluid. Found the oil filter (back, way back on the right side if you are facing the engine from the cockpit. Need to change the fuel filter, but nothing I see even remotely looks like the picture in the...
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    Do I really need to change my oil and fuel filter

    Bought a 2001 SeaRay Sundeck 210 in July 2009- Mercruiser I/O 220 HP. Used it the summer of 2009 and summer of 2010. Have not changed the oil, lower unit oil, or the fuel filter yet. When I say used, it was really light usage- probably have put less than 20 hours on it since purchase. At...
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    changing a tire on tow vehicle when trailering

    I have a feeling I might get a flat while towing my utility trailer (5x9) about 4 hours. Just a hunch I guess. Question is, do I need to remove the trailer from the hitch BEFORE I jack up the truck? Thanks...
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