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  1. JASinIL2006

    Beginner Buying Used Question Re. Sea Trials

    In our area, most boats are trailered and we're an hour's drive away from the nearest navigable rivers. Arranging a water trial therefore would not be a trivial undertaking, and it's often not done. (I'm not saying that's a good thing, it's just they way it is.) If I were selling, I'd be happy...
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    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    Some WDH don't allow you to back up easily or make tight turns. Also, when the trailer is unloaded, the weight could be shifted disproportionately to the front wheels, which could cause a problem on the ramp (although less likely if you're in 4WD). I think @Bondo is spot on; you are at the...
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    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    Sounds to me like you're overloading your truck. What does the yellow sticker on the driver side door jamb say your payload and towing capacity is? Also, how much weight (including passengers, gear, and trailer tongue) are you putting on the truck? I'm wondering how using a WDH on a boat...
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    New owner questions - trimming/trolling and fuel stabilizer

    The only problem with using Seafoam and Stabil 100% of the time is that you're wasting your money. It might be helpful to use Stabil for winter layups (even that is up for debate), but using them all the time is just burning your money.
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    Oil pan drain hose

    I'd snake the hose first. Sure sounds like you have some sludge or something clogging it up.
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    3.0l Alpha 1 Gen 2 low speed overheat

    Are there no marinas where people have their boats worked on? How do other boat owners do mid-season maintenance or repairs? I do think it's common for Gen 2 impellers to last longer than 4 years; I just serviced my water pump and the impeller is at least 5 years old and it looked fine. (I...
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    Blige pump problem!

    I agree. Those auto-sensing pumps just drain betteries.
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    relay

    My guess is you'll get better help if you state what boat/engine you have.
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    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Silicone around the transom and loose transom shield bolts together are usually not a good sign... Whether or not your boat has wood, something isn't right back there and you likely are facing some disassembly to get at the problem.
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    Leak in Hull (found). Would like guidance to repair

    I would agree with the others... looks like the structure rotted and then caused the crack when the fiberglass by itself couldn't support the weight of the boat on the bunk. I don't think you can accurately assess what's going on without getting access to it from the inside of the boat. Do you...
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    Should I replace my surge brakes with electric on my boat trailer?

    Electric brakes work fine on a boat trailer, but @Scott Danforth is correct, if you don't already have a break controller, switching to electric will cost more. I personally don't care for surge brakes as I think electric provide a smoother braking experience, but they do cost more initially if...
  12. JASinIL2006

    Need Advice on Replacing Hubs, Drums and Brakes on Boat Trailer

    If it’s a freshwater boat, I’d go electric. Saltwater, probably not…
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    Need Advice on Replacing Hubs, Drums and Brakes on Boat Trailer

    If it were my trailer, I'd probably spend a bit more and get Dexter brake assemblies. I've had store-brand brakes and Dexters, and the latter were noticeably better made. I hate messing with the brakes, so the extra cost to avoid having to work on brakes is worth it to me.
  14. JASinIL2006

    2010 Ford E250 Weight Towing Question

    I bet you will have used all of your payload weight by doing the conversion. Add to that the weight of gear and the tongue weight of the trailer, and I’d guess you’ll be exceeding your vehicle’s payload rating. It is pretty common to exceed payload rating before you exceed towing capacity.
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    Possibly getting a slip - what to know before saying yes

    That's a good point; I didn't see that it was a self-bailing deck. That would make a difference.
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    I/O taking on water while sitting not moving

    Even putting your cellphone on a selfie stick and taking video can help find that kind of a leak. Those kinds of leaks are frustrating; good luck!
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    Possibly getting a slip - what to know before saying yes

    Everyone has their own level of comfort, but I could not leave my boat in the water without two bilge pumps wired to different batteries. Given the eyes of the marina workers on your boat, you might be OK with only one pump, but it would make me nervous.
  18. JASinIL2006

    How to reposition lift rams

    Trim switch on the. transom is one of the best upgrades I did. So convenient.
  19. JASinIL2006

    Looking for reviews on 2009 Bayliner 175

    It is still a 14 year old boat. What matters most is how the boat was cared for over those years. The only way to tell is a thorough inspection, preferably by someone who knows boats.
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    You will never guess what product removed creosote,Im stunned!!

    I am fairly convinced that bug spray is pretty much a universal solvent. I had a non-aerosol bottle leak in the bottom of my golf bag and it start dissolving the grips on my clubs. I had to regrip all of them.
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