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    Life Jackets

    No it hasn't, just went thru a safety inspection by DNR in Ohio. Questioned the lanyard as my boat has one. They are highly recomended and warnings issued. Can be held against a person involved in an accident and have insurance claim issues, but no citations unless an injury accident... That...
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    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    Surge brakes in a 9k loaded trailer?? I thought that heavy a load would require hyd or electric brakes...mabey I am wrong, but would not be comfortable with surge only on that big of a load !! Hope his truck is 4 wd or getting it up the ramp might be a bigger issue !!
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    Life Jackets

    Tried the auto inflating vests and found them to be heavy on my arthritic shoulders, not comfortable at all for me. If your passengers are going to wear them, get comfortable ones !! When I had my bigger boat, everyone got to pick out there own so they would be confortable on them. On my 16'...
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    Huge left pull when getting on Plane

    What angle is the tab set at right now ?? Some have a small calibration dial on them mabey on the underside??
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    repacking wheel hubs

    Not necessary, but don't skimp... but if your using a bearing buddy type system, might as well add as much as you can as it will end up filling it anyway.
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    tilt wires getting hot during lift?

    You need a readung on the battery from a digital meter. 12.6 volts and up is a full charge...12.3 volts..battery is low....below 12 volts battery is considered dead..
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    Huge left pull when getting on Plane

    Right under the anti cav plate should be a small fin sticking down...loosen the bolt and turn it slightly in the direction it is pulling.. Keep making small adjustments until the pull is corrected. If your still not sure what to do, then you need a factory service manual or take it to a...
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    Best method to drill out a broken off bolt

    As a 50 year tool maker, the best way is to get what is caller a center drill...made in a variety of diameters. You need one that is the same dia as the hole so it just fits in !! These are cheap and could probably borrow one from a local machine shop. The tip on these will create a true...
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    1973 25hp Johnson only reaching 5mhp

    To get accurate results and recomendations we need positive test results, not "I think or sounds like"... these are not accurate nor will recomendations be accurate. You need to do some positive, accurate testing to know for sure, other wise everyone is guessing and that gets you nowhere.
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    Huge left pull when getting on Plane

    Probably need to adjust the steering tab/ sacrificial anode under the cav plate if you have one..
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    Cleaning hull underwater

    Way to easy to load it up on the trailer and go to a car wash...
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    Propeller

    Or...prop for the performance you want then watch your tach !!! Many run lower pitch props but keep a close eye on their RPM's
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    how does one flush out rust from block?

    Everything you do in life will have a negative effect on something...so choose which one you do/ don't want to effect...many if these products are fine if they are handled/ disposed of properly !!
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    From my experience with lipo batteries, they do not want high charge rates...that is one of the past problems.. My chargers use a steady rate and taper down as needed. Another reason to have the proper charger. I would never charge directly of an alternator, to much variation, a good seperate...
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    Honda BF30 Idle Speed?

    If it is new, that should already be set....most of my motors over the years have been 6-700 rpm.
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    LiFePO Batteries ???

    Lifepo4 are a great choice but....they need to be handled without mistakes!! Lipo batteries have no forgivness, one mistake and poof...all gone !! Lifepo4 are more forgiving but..you still havevto do things right!! Cant stress that enough !! They MUST be hooked up correctly, they MUST have...
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    Boat Disposal

    Just don' t be around his burn pile when he lights it up...fiberglass is really bad if inhaled while burning !!! Most areas have strict regulations against burning it !!
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    Used Engines?

    Yes, I have had good sucess with buying used for more than 60 years. I do go thru everything with a fine tooth comb so to speak. Have walked away from many and missed quite a few by waiting and thinking on it. Such is life, most folks have been reliable, gettin easier to spot the crooks...
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    1990 Tyee1850 interior

    Lookin good....sure beats the cost of a new one !!
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    What hp 4 stroke should I look at to replace a 1985 evinrude 20 hp 2 stroke. 14 ft crestliner muskie aluminum boat

    I paid 1200 for a mint condition 40 Johnson 2 stroke, ran great, sure was a lot cheaper than 4500 for a 4 stroke and faster as well. Last year I bought a boat with 2 stroke, 4 cylinder Merc 40 hp, awesome engine, idles smooth down to a crawl, oil injected so only smoke on initial startup...
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