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    Bearing buddy issues

    Only one issue with bearing buddies, that was about 12-14 years back. Lost the whole Bearing Buddy, t came out on the way home from July 4 fireworks. Threw all the grease out going down the E way at 65 mph. Hub overheated and disinigrated. Noticed the wheel wobble as I backed into my barn...
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    Random

    Some folks just refuse to read instructions or think it will never happen to them. Years back a guy I knew, wanted to test run a small outboard, so he squirted some dish detergent into the water pickup as soon as the motor started....he stated that would lube the pump so it did not get harmed...
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    1987 Crest III

    So you have portable fuel tanks...? Often there are replacement gaskets available that fit under that part of the tank as long as it is a oem or other popular brand tank. Often the quick connects from overseas companies do not seal well, use oem when you can
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    Most of the high gas prices is just greed. Oil is priced based on the global market. Oil is much cheaper in the US than globaly, but the processers want the big bucks everyone else is getting. While I hate these current prices, compare that to the fancy coffees people buy each morning on...
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    Bearing buddy issues

    There was a company that made a plastic cap with a zerk fitting some years back. Was not impressed with them nor was others that tried them. Not sure if they are still out there. However, for fresh water use, I highly recommend the Bearing Buddies, but do follow the instructions to get the...
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    Bearing buddy issues

    Many don't follow the instructions for using them, thus they have issues and give them a bad name. BB's should extend the time between hand packing and inspection not eliminate it. Been using these for decades, following the instructions, and have had only one issue with a bearing buddy. I...
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    Especially when fuel is over 5 bucks a gallon !!
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    PSA for inboard gas owners.....

    Exactly....this is the reason I do the smell testing often ! My boat is trailered and spends most of its time in my barn. Having no wind is nside, it should be easy to sniff any fumes. Before every trip, I climb in the boat, make sure everything is stowed, make everything is in its place...
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    1962 evinrude fatwin 18hp carb settings.

    Pics brought back some fond memories, we had a 1964 model and it was a great motor. Had it on a 14' MirroCraft, and we pulled skiers with it...
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    How to run twin 5.0s from portable outboard tanks

    Empty tanks can be more dangerous than a full tank....more room for the vapors, which is even more dangerous !
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    Random

    My neighbor decided the 45 mph zone was to fast for his neighborhood, he complained but the township did nothing. He stole some 25 mph signs from another county and replaced the 45 mph signs. The law started looking into this and found another neighbors ring camera showed him mounting the...
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    Bearing buddy issues

    My rubber caps used to come off on ocassion, so I started making a teeny tiny hole with a paper clip right in the middle. When I install them I push on the center to create a little suction on the rubber cap, enough so the center will suck in slightly. I often wondered if heat buildup caused...
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    PSA for inboard gas owners.....

    Tell that to the mfgrs....
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    Our fishing season goes until end of November, no risk of ice that I know of. No geese for me, not a wild fowel person. Guess it looks like I am a fair weather boater ! In my younger days, I was always the first boat on the Portage river, often in early March dogging chunks of ice. Today...
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    PSA for inboard gas owners.....

    Not only inboards, many outboards have built-in fuel tanks, so do not overlook the possibility of a leak there. With many enclosed below the floor or under a gunwale, trapped vapors can still be a major issue !
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    1987 Crest III

    Bad check valves in the ball, also a dried out rubber ball with cracks in it. If any concerns with the fuel line, I would just replace it with a quality new one and stay away from the Chinese imports....
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    I totally agree, did not see any mention of ice and winter fishing..the poster made it sound like they were new at boating and a fear of falling in. I can tell you one thing, if the deck was slippery for any reason, I would not be standing on it !
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    1987 Crest III

    Congrats....glad you found one ! Looks good_as long as everything works and she floats, your good to go......
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    Aluminum boat leaking

    Most older boats have small leaks, but not many people put in the maintenance time to fix them, or...they don't fix them correctly. Way to many good quality sealants on the market today to not spend some time fixing those leaks.
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    Aluminum boat leaking

    A small leak is no big deal unless there is some chance of damage being done like wet wood, or water soaked foam. Over the years I had a few utility skiffs, nothing fancy, just a big rowboat. So what if it leaked a gallon, hardly noticed it, just pulled the plug on the way home. If you have a...
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