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    This the place to talk tubes?

    Re: This the place to talk tubes? I have a Viper 1 Seater. There is a lot more to be said about the Cockpit Style Tube than is apparent. I also have a classic Deck Tube that you lay on. The deck style requires good upper-body strength to ride. The flat position is not very comfortable for...
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    Car or Marine Battery Suggestions for Honda BF200A

    Re: Car or Marine Battery Suggestions for Honda BF200A Marine Batteries usually have both Posts and Studs. Unless your current auto battery has Side Mount Post; You should be good to go!
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    3year old gas

    Re: 3year old gas Easily!
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    Prop spins slowly when I rev in neutral

    Re: Prop spins slowly when I rev in neutral The term "Clutch" is a bit of a misnomer in the boating world. "Drive Dogs" would be more appropriate. The "Clutch" teeth are either engaged or they aren't. There is no Middle Ground, No slipping, Nothing Partial about it. The big "Clunk" that you...
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    Humminbird 798 si

    Re: Humminbird 798 si I have a 798 si on an 18 foot Bow-rider. If it was any larger I would not have any room to place it. The Case is 9" Diagonal, corner to corner. Print a Full Size picture of the 798, 898, and 998. Cut out the pictures and see if they will fit where you anticipate. The...
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    Adding an aux/rev light wire

    Re: Adding an aux/rev light wire A Surge Brake Trailer will be wired with a 5 pin connector. Get one of these for the truck and you will never have to consider what you are hooking up ever again! :D >>> 4, 5, and 7 pin Vehicle Connector
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    Help accessing SUP-R-LUBE grease port

    Re: Help accessing SUP-R-LUBE grease port
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    Mounting a Big Spare Tire on a Not So Big Trailer.

    Re: Mounting a Big Spare Tire on a Not So Big Trailer. I was thinking that on the frame rail, just forward of the axle was the only place that looked even possible. Do you have any issues with the hull bumping the tire during loading or is the boat aligned with the Bunks by the time it get...
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    Mounting a Big Spare Tire on a Not So Big Trailer.

    Anyone have issues trying trying to mount a spare tire? I have a 2012 Bayliner 185BR on a Karavan Trailer with the swing away tongue. I have already purchased a spare tire for it (215/75D14), but waited to purchase the tire mounting bracket until I was certain where it would fit. No matter...
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    Long distance trailering (multi-day). Overnight security advice?

    Re: Long distance trailering (multi-day). Overnight security advice? On our Roadtrips, No boat, but other gear still in the SUV. We tended to stay in Economy lodging also. We take a Wireless Driveway Alarm System and put the Transmitter in the SUV, And the Receiver in the Motel Window. It...
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    Rear Tie Downs

    Re: Rear Tie Downs The over the Top Straps hold the boat down but do not prevent it from moving Front to Back or Rolling. Down the transom and under the hull to the trailer is normal. It will tend to hold the boat forward into the bow stop and definitely will prevent it from backing up. It will...
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    Drain Plug Stuck On 21ft Pursuit

    Re: Drain Plug Stuck On 21ft Pursuit Any chance you already have a Basin Wrench in a drawer you forgot about?
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    this boat tarp

    Re: this boat tarp I'll bet it does. The upper straps are missing. The OPs photo shows the small black strap holders sewn into the top of the cover that are used to position the straps that go over the top of the cover. This looks like the generic/Universal cover that is available just about...
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    2000 Stratos battery wire identification

    Re: 2000 Stratos battery wire identification My newer boat came with Yellow Ground cables from the factory. (Bayliner!) I am sure there are many boats out there with Black Neg battery Cables just like in cars. It is a Marine thing, just to Keep the DC wiring separate from the AC shore power. If...
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    making extra storage on a bow rider

    Re: making extra storage on a bow rider If you have the typical back to back seating in the cockpit; the area under the seats is prime real estate for more storage. I replaced the plastic box that the boat came with, with a carpet covered plywood frame that raised the seats to the standard 18...
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    jack plate QUESTION

    Re: jack plate QUESTION Your shaft length is the measurement from the Top of the bracket to the bottom of the extended Keel line. The Anti-Ventilation plate of the engine should run very near the water line while on plane. Because the engine will be so far aft of the transom, The actual water...
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    Seats

    Re: Seats Mine came with The Back to back seats. They were way too low. I rebuilt the seat base out of plywood and multi coats of urethane under the carpeting. The seats are now at the standard kitchen chair height of 18 inches. We are no longer sitting in the "Basement" and the extra storage...
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    Trim Cylinder Moving Mysteriously.

    I took the out-drive off the boat a month ago for the winter. The Battery was removed and the boat was covered for the duration. A week ago I looked at it and one Trim cylinder had extended about 2 inches, all on it's own. :confused: So I hooked the battery back up and hit the down button...
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    Side Imaging Transducer Options. Thru-Hull or Transom Mount?

    Re: Side Imaging Transducer Options. Thru-Hull or Transom Mount? The SI transducer projects just a hair LESS than 4.5 inches out from the transom. If the front of your engines drive housing is more than that from the transom, you should be good to go. Remember the beam is 86 x 2 (172 degrees)...
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    Switching from 12/24 volt to a straight 24 volt

    Re: Switching from 12/24 volt to a straight 24 volt If you are going to attempt to reuse the present hardware; This is how you will need to rewire it. One Fuse (not Shown) should be near each Battery POS Terminal. Doubling up with the present wires will help handle the current. 24 volts will...
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