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  1. JimS123

    Boat and trailer length

    See post #38.
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    Boat and trailer length

    Yes, the thread slowly evolved because one comment lead to another and we got sidetracked by safety issues. Apologies for that. So, I reviewed the pictures a little closer. To answer your question, the boat should not stick out beyond the back of the trailer. Your trailer is too short...
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    Boat and trailer length

    If there is a potential problem with braking, you need to take the truck off the road immediately until its fixed. Forget about trailing a boat trailer. If you can't do that you should not be driving a defective vehicle. When unloading a boat, you should not be behind the vehicle OR the boat...
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    Connecting Kicker Motor

    Thanks for the link. Naturally, I always look here first, but I couldn't find it.
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    Connecting Kicker Motor

    I bought detachable ball and joint sockets from McMaster some years ago. Here was a quick google search. Try eb for a better price. https://www.mcmaster.com/ball-and-socket-joints/corrosion-resistant-quick-install-ball-joint-linkages/ They mount to SS allthread. The pic here was an old...
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    Boat and trailer length

    THIS^^^ Launching a small boat with a large person in it is a safety hazard. A boat that small can simply be pushed off the trailer. They don't need to float. I learned how NOT to load and launch by sitting at the boat ramp with a cold one watching all of the other newbies. I learned hot to...
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    Connecting Kicker Motor

    You need to have full tiller operation if you ever need to use the kicker by itself. It doesn't really matter if the motors hit because you'll never turn them in different directions anyway. Personally I don't like the ezsteer and would never own one. I do think they can be left on with one...
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    Leaking oil from lower leg

    You have an oil leak. Something was installed incorrectly, or a seal broke, or there was water in the lower unit over winter and it froze.
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    Boat and trailer length

    Its a dinky little boat. Launching and retrieving should be a dream. If you can't walk behind the car on dry land when launching, you are backed in too far. If your tailpipe is under water, you need to read the "trailer boater's guide book".
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    Running without Reverse Gate..?

    You don't WANT it on there, you NEED it on there. Don't drive the boat without it. I understand its not available. Check for NOS with a reputable dealer. Find one somewhere. Maybe a donor boat will have one. If you can't find one, sell the boat. If you insist on driving it, add extra...
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    Boat safety question!

    Put vents on the vertical section of the splash well, not on the bottom section. Otherwise you'll take on water in a following sea. Also, add more vents on the front section at ankle height. Gas fumes go down.
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    Proper boat trailer size?

    If you google the boat motor and trailer specs it would appear that the weights and capacities are in line, as long as you don't overload the boat with a a lot of junk when you take it camping. Your upgrades shoule have added more safety. Just check the weight ratings of your new tires to be...
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    Hydrofoil for Inflatable Seamax 430

    Bennett's are the cat's meow for "hard" boats with I/Os. "Fins" on an I/O are hit or miss. Certainly they will provide lift and faster planing, but it may also result in a slight loss of top speed because there is no adjustment available. For that reason, people pooh pooh them. Speed is...
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    Hydrofoil for Inflatable Seamax 430

    It has already been stated unequivocally that a Doelfin (sp) will not solve the OP's problem. It's also clear that rubber boats perform differently vs. solid hulled boats. "Fins" are often maligned because people don't understand their function and optimization techniques. Yes, they need to...
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    Are newer 4 cycles vastly improved?

    I don't know the answer to your question. Nevertheless, since technology is ever advancing, even a 5 year old motor won't be as good as a new one. Regardless, anything 20 years old is going to be a question. Parts availability? Everything has a limited practical life span. Some say that a...
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    16' Cape Craft lists to port

    Your "engine"trim tab is not properly adjusted. Move the trailing end slightly to stbd and try again. Then move it again until you get steering neutral at your usual boat speed and trim. Its a trial and error procedure. Auto trim tabs won't solve your problem; their benefit is for planing...
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    Questions about starting a marine repair business

    He's still in business, so I guess he makes enough money to live. Maybe I was naive to think that he would do better for an old customer.
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    Hydrofoil for Inflatable Seamax 430

    The purpose of any fin is to raise the aft end. That's why, considering your "problem", I recommended against it. A fin is a fin. I'm not sure that the aerodynamic design will do the opposite if you run it upside down. Your choice. It's a real cheep option, so if it doesn't work you haven't...
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    Value of a 1970 StarCraft Chieftain

    New motors are likely sold out for the model year. A good used one is selling for more than its worth. way too much junk out there right now, all in need of repair.
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    Questions about starting a marine repair business

    I dealt with the guy for 25 years. In later years he worked so much that he didn't have time to answer his phone. It took sometimes weeks to get an appointment. My dealer takes 1-2 weeks and the boat has to sit outside in his parking lot while I wait. Nevertheless, its done right every time...
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