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  1. Sprig

    New Tires

    Just a couple of points. If you have a tandem trailer then replace all 4 tires not just 2. Pay attention to the speed rating on the trailer tires. Many are rated at 65mph or less. Get tires that your speed while towing won’t exceed the speed rating. Exceeding the speed rating causes excessive...
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    Looking to buy a budget saltwater boat

    A cheap old boat piloted by a novice/inexperienced owner in the OCEAN is a dangerous and very very very bad idea.
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    Very Disappointed, Thoughts

    Why are you even posting this? They sent you the wrong cover, return it for a new cover or a refund. I have no idea what your point or purpose is with this post. This makes 0 sense. Trolling?
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    Varnish removal in rubber fuel lines

    Rubber does not last indefinitely, it has a shelf life. Your rubber hoses are about 30 years old. Even though expensive it’s time to replace rubber hoses and fittings. If nothing else that should be considered preventative maintenance. If the gas tank is a portable tank you may want to just...
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    16' Cape Craft lists to port

    This^^^. Start by adjusting the trim tab.
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    Bay boats offshore

    Besides the wind you have to check the swell. The size and timing of the swell is as important as the wind. Also the wind off shore is a somewhat unpredictable thing. It can go from flat calm to really blowing quickly. You can’t wait to see what’s going to happen. When the wind starts to blow...
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    Swarm

    It was more than likely honey bees swarming. Most swarming takes place in April and May. It’s actually quite common. They swarm for two reasons. Most frequently they swarm because their hive has become too crowded and they split into two groups and one group stays and the other leaves and...
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    Getting 1st Covid/Pfizer shot romorrow

    Over half a million Americans have died from covid19 and many who survived have lasting and permanent significant side effects from Covid. And it’s not just older high risk people. I personally know 2 people ages 37 and 40, both with no co morbidity , in good health who died from the disease...
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    Newby to boating

    What will the boat be used for? Why do you want to use the boat at sea/ocean? (I can tell you the boat pictured would be dangerous and a disaster in the ocean , especially with a newbie operator)
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    Any 2017+ Nissan Titan owners?

    A couple questions first. What do you primarily use your truck for? Besides daily driver do you off road with it? When you tow how much gross weight do you tow (boat and trailer)?
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    GPS chart plotter or ipad

    Forget the iPad. An iPad on a boat in my opinion is a bad idea. It may fall overboard, it may get wet (and ruined) and it won’t provide you with vital information that you need. The Garmin unit not only provides you with GPS to get you too your destination and back home/dock but also gives you...
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    Wanting to sell boat need advice and info

    OP you give exactly zero information regarding the boat other than it has a broke bimini. It’s impossible to give you an estimate of what it should sell for. Give a detailed description including manufacture , model of boat, length, year of manufacture, engine, general condition and more. Also...
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    How long to wait for a materials delivery contractor to return a call?

    I concur with you, having stuff in writing (or text) is the best. There’s then no misunderstanding, there’s no I said or you said. When ever possible in business situations getting things in writing is the best and avoids problems and frustration.
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    How long to wait for a materials delivery contractor to return a call?

    Unfortunately many people in the construction industry have no concept of customer service or good business practices. If I have to leave a message I tell them to call me back today. If I don’t hear from by the next morning I move on to someone else. If they are going to be late with a delivery...
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    Fixer Upper

    Why do you need a new trailer?? What’s wrong with the trailer? A new trailer may cost more than what that boat is worth. There is way way more about this boat that you and we don’t know than we know. It’s around 50 years old and the cost to salvage it and bring it back to decent useable boat...
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    Scotty Manual laketroller downrigger good enough for fingerlakes trolling?

    If you can mount a manual DR in your boat you can mount an electric DR, you just need a battery. A 14’ boat shouldn’t limit you as far as manual or electric DR. Get an electric either Scotty or Cannon and you are good to go. If you don’t want to spend the money for an electric then go with a...
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    Battery replacement?

    Since you have group 24 batteries now and they have served you well then replace them with group 24 batteries. Even though they aren’t that old you may want to replace them now for peace of mind. Nothing worse than being out there somewhere and the boat not starting. Napa , Costco and Walmart...
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    Battery replacement?

    Batteries in my boats have always lasted at least 5 years. But boat batteries always get some tough use. They often sit for long periods with no use and then lots of use for short periods of time. Heat and cold take their toll too. I don’t know what size or type or how many batteries or what...
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    Possible Business

    You say you are going to school. What kind of school - a 4 year college, a trade school or? Will your schooling help you with the business of repairing ob’s? Have you previously worked in any kind of repair business before? What you are contemplating doing I know sounds great but you will find...
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    Adding kicker motor to a Lowe FS 175

    I doubt 2.5 inches is enough. Looks like you might be better off with an adjustable outboard motor bracket. Yes you’d have to drill in the transom but it’s really not a big deal.
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