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    Wheel Bearing Inspection Interval

    Unfortunately made in USA could mean assembled in usa only. Sad state of affairs we have gotten ourselves into !! Many top quality manufacturers are getting there oroducts done overseas....
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    Dometic RV fridge RH460LD any good?

    Had a Dometic in my motor home, never an issue..
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    From what I have read, they need to be lubed a couple times a season, if not, you see the issues!! My boat gets watered frequently so mabey I should stick with something that doesn' t get dunked !!! Being retired has it's advantages and I do enjoy a nice boat ride whether I fish or not. Just...
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    Yes, the ones with the yellow protector are the ones I have. No matter how tight I snug them they are loose after a 15 mile drive. They dont get loose enough to fall of, but there is no tension on them at all. Hadvthe same straps with a different name on my 22' as well, same thing, never...
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    Beginning to think I might go back to a ratcheting gunwale strap...no place to mount the retracting units. The boat buckle units don't hold very well. Thinking a 15' long ratchet strap over the gunnel will give me a place on the trailer frame to attach them. Have always had good sucess with...
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    Due to the design of my Loadrite trailer, I gave no place to mount them, those are what I was looking at. The rear of my trailer is nothing but roller assemblies, the closest frame section is about 3 ft forward, would have to litterly crawl up and under to acess these. This 72 yr old is long...
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    Yep....that is what I want to avoid !!!
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    I hear ya ! My safety chain on the front is attached to the frame in case the winch stand fails. My transom straps are rated for 2500 lbs each, total boat/ motor wt is 1500 max. My problem is the straps just dont stay tight and the boat is definetly not moving forward !!
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    My straps are much greater than I need, when it comes to my boat/ my life I don't skimp. Total boat/ motor weight is about 1500 lbs or less with two inch wide straps rated for 2500 lbs each, they just dont stay tight!
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    Thanks for all the replies, it appears that the over center buckle is more popular, but in my case, they often loosen up while transporting my boat. So...do I have the wrong kind, poor quality, which ones work best ? The current models I have are the boat buckle with yellow rubber protector...
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    What type transom straps do you prefer

    OK folks, my current boat ( 16' Sylvan alum) is in need of new transom tie down straps. It currently has the over center buckle quick release type like my prevuous boat had ( 22' Islander) ...I have been looking at ratchet type straps as the over center style seems to come loose frequently...
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    Which fuel to use?

    Once again big daddy ( US Gov't) tells the manufacturers that there engines must be designed to run on 87 octane fuel, same with autos. Many mfgrs will state there vehicles are designed to run on 87 octane to meet gov't requirements....but actual performance will be better using higher octane...
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    Johnson evinrude drain plug washer

    I always inspect the washer, screw and the seat, if anything has any sign of damage, repair and a new washer/gasket is used. I do not moor my boat so I can do visual checks frequently for any sign of leaking, so I rarely change the washer unless there is an issue. With that said...if I were...
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    Fuel use meter?

    No easy way out, being a rental, everyone will be trying to shortcut you!
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    Starter not engaging after running

    Being easy and cheap try checking your battery...a full charge is 12.6 volts and above, 12 volts is actually a dead battery, anything below 12.2 needs charged. Getting a load test is usually free at most auto centers..
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    Fuel use meter?

    After using my boat for a period of time, I can estimate quite close as to how much fuel I have used. I also filled my tank at various intervals to see how much fuel I used in relation to the fuel gage reading....anything you add to give you accurate fuel consumption is gonna be costly !! My...
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    1990 Tyee1850 interior

    Looking good, I see it is an awfull lot of work...but your gonna be glad you took the time to do it right !!!
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    New Johnson J35EL CND

    Was it on a charger or just removed from a charger when the voltage was measured ??
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    Always thinking about the 'next' boat . . .

    Dont even want to know what the price tag is...would be afraid to use it, wouldnt want to put a scuff mark on it !! Beautifull but way out of my league, hard to picture blood and fish guts all over that interior !!
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    Gear shifting issue evinrude 70

    Better get a factory service manual for your motor and follow it carefully or....you might wind up with an anchor.
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