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Is there a repair kit for corrosion in the gimbal housing? I have some corrosion on the Gimbal Housing where the U-Joint Bellows attaches. In order to get a water tight seal I will need to repair it. Have any of you done that repair?

Can I Tell if Water is Getting into the U-Joint Bellows without taking the OD off? I have to replace the gimbal bearing due to water getting into the U-Joint Bellows. I may also have to replace the U-Joints as well. That was caused by a clip from a grounding strap getting loose and wearing a...

I know water got into the U-Joint Bellows. I have taken the OD off and can see the rust on: The gimbal bearing and on the U-Joints. The question is: Did water get past the seal in the bearing carrier and into the gear oil? I drained the oil and it is blueish-green. See the pictures below. What...

I just pulled my OD, an OMC Cobra. I have a leak and a vibration. Water was getting into the U-Joint bellows. That caused rust on the U-Joint and damage to the U-Joint bearing. (there is another post about that called XXX.) I thought that I was careful to prep the surfaces well last time. I...

I will be changing the U-Joint on my OMC Cobra Outdrive. Water got into the OD and rusted the U-Joint and the bearing. (See Figure "Rusted UJoint") I will either take the OD to a shop and have them replace the U-Joint and perhaps overhaul the OD OR Buy the U-Joint assy and install it myself...

I'm removing my OMC OD from my 92 4Winns Horizon 200 to replace the U-Joint Bellows and the bearing. The problem is that the OD seems to be stuck. I have removed all 6 nuts and the actuator pivot pin. I plan on replacing the bellows and bearing due to a leak and vibration. The leak could have...

No lights come on on the trailer!! I have checked that I have power in the harness. There are 3 connections: From the round plug at the back of my 4Runner, all signal good: Tail lights and both right and left turn signals. That harness only goes about 2 feet and then through another 4 pin...

I installed new bunk guide-ons and carpet on the trailer for my 20 ft Four Winns. The carpet on the guide-ons was very worn and coming apart. I did this with the boat on the trailer. That meant I had all my tools, a work bench, power, and I could do it over a few days etc. That worked out much...

How do you remove the horn cover on a 92 Horizon 200? I can see the screws are removed from the outside but they are covered up by a plastic piece that must come off. It looks like the cover snaps in place but I don't want to pry too hard and break it.

Boaters, I took my 20 ft Four Winns to the gas station (along with a a few diamonds to barter) and noticed a clunking sound. I had a friend drive it slowly as I walked along side. The sound was coming from the left side and did not seem to match the tire rotation but that was hard to tell. I...

I've got Bearing Buddys in my double axle trailer. I've already lost a couple and I just saw that another one is missing!! I've read that removing and replacing them can expand the axle (hub?) and result in a loose fit and having the Bearing Buddys fall off. What can I do to prevent that?

I want to add non-slip /anti-skid strips to the fenders on my trailer. I step on the fenders as I step into the boat. This is a double wheel trailer. The fenders are thick, strong metal that can easily hold my weight. I can find anti-skid tape strips at the hardware store. (see pictures) These...

I have read that placing the rear mount for a wakeboard tower on the gunwale is stronger than mounting it on the side. I'd like to keep the tower out of the way of the bimini top so the side might be better for me. That is, as long as the side of the hull is strong enough. I know Four Winns are...

I hope this is not to much to ask. I'm trying to decide on a tower for a Four Winns Horizon 200. How the tower folds and where it sits on the boat is very important. That might be very hard to determine before I install it. So, If a few of you post pictures of your beautiful boats with the...

This is on a Four Winns Horizon 200 with a 5.8 V8. The foam in there now is starting to come off. I might as well replace it. It can't be very expensive. ( yea, I know. It's a BOAT!) Of course the objective of the foam is to reduce the sound of the motor, so I want to use the right foam. I...

Need advice on a tower for a 1992 Fourwinns Horizon 200. I only paid $4800 for the boat so I'm not going spend $200o on a tower. I did restore the boat and she is lookin good and running well!! Please share tower manufactures, models, websites, pictures etc. Thank you KM7

I have dual batteries and a battery switch. I store the boat in the driveway during the winter. I charge the batteries every 4 months or so using an automated step down charger. It can start at 15, 10 or 2 amps and will automatically adjust the current as the battery charges. Should I remove...

I recently replaced 2 bearing buddys on my trailer. A few days later 1 had fallen off. I found it in the street and hammered it back in only to have it fall off again!!. I may have been to heavy with the hammer when I removed it. I will buy new ones but how can I be certain that they will stay...

I have a Four Winns Horizon 200. The Bimini top apparently had a piece that zipped onto the back of the main piece. I never had it and just noticed the zipper. Do any of you Four Winns owners have this piece? Can you show me what it looks like? Here is a picture of mine up. It is not a great...

I'm restoring the swim step on my 1992 FourWinns Horizon 200. I removed the wood from the swim step a couple of years ago and the pieces have been in the garage. Can someone tell me what type of wood this is ? What would you recommend for restoring it? Sanding + Teak oil? Something...