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  1. smokeonthewater

    Trailer Jack

    Re: Trailer Jack I carry a couple chunks of 4x4 in my truck... I don't ever need a jack for the trailer... I use the wood blocks the same way as Jake used the curb... Also they make a tool specifically for trailers that lift the axle by moving the vehicle Seasense, 50080578, Trailer Parts...
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    Tandem towing

    Re: Tandem towing Here's how I roll
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    Drain Plug Stuck On 21ft Pursuit

    Re: Drain Plug Stuck On 21ft Pursuit no it's not likely to be rubber in that location... it should be a brass garboard plug Perko Garboard Drain Plugs 266DPPLB - iboats
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    My new ELECTRIC trailer brakes

    Well I just tossed all of my old leaky rusted up surge brake stuff in the garbage and now have new dexter electric brakes on both of my 6000 lb axles along with new seals in the hubs.... the 20 year old (and likely never serviced) bearings looked like new but the brakes were GONE. By the time I...
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    looking at used boats notice oil under engines

    Re: looking at used boats notice oil under engines Such a deal I have for you.... next time you get an empty antifreeze jug slice it down the side and across the top so that you keep 2" of the top of the jug complete and then one full side with a 1/2" lip ... what you end up with is a great...
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist. You GOTTA love the pic on this one! Great Project Boat - $800 (Highlands) I have a 1975 CeeBee Avenger boat with a Merc 150 that was completely restored before the transom gave way last year. I was able to get it out of the river and got fogging...
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    trailer for 1973 carlson contender

    Re: trailer for 1973 carlson contender there is a really good chance that SOMEONE will post up asking you for pics.... just sayin....;) EDIT: sooooo, I'm gonna supply the pic and answer the question AT THE SAME TIME! drum roll please.........
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    Bought a kicker... need a lower unit tho

    sooo I picked up a merc 7.5 today serial number 4132901. I'm trying to figure out what lower units will fit Looks like the part number on my lower is IIRC 1630 3916 and I found a 1630 4407 for $50
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    Over loading boats above the capacity plate max?

    Re: Over loading boats above the capacity plate max? Yes the officer WAS wrong (or simply not enforcing the law) .... Following your line of thinking, you can choose which limit to adhere to... soooo It would make just as much sense to choose the head count instead of the weight limit...
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    1984 Wellcraft, with rooster tail, considering adding swim platform

    Re: 1984 Wellcraft, with rooster tail, considering adding swim platform the flat tabs get bent to match the hull and platform putting the round part at about 45 degrees
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    1984 Wellcraft, with rooster tail, considering adding swim platform

    Re: 1984 Wellcraft, with rooster tail, considering adding swim platform nope... you will need to use something that can be constantly wet. also the platform will make very little difference on the difficulty of getting in the boat but the ladder can be a HUGE difference.... a 3 or 4 step angled...
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    Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

    Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist. "The floor and transom are solid" Chrysler Fiberglass Boat here's the picture of the "solid" floor
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    Yeah ok so I'm gonna shrink wrap my own boat this year.

    Re: Yeah ok so I'm gonna shrink wrap my own boat this year. well folks... I've put my center console project on mothballs for a while and I DID INDEED shrink wrap it..... the process went really well.... not even much of a challenge.... I had a couple spots there I got a little too much heat...
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    Free boat! UPDATE!

    Re: Free boat! UPDATE! Still having computer issues but here are a few pics for y'all the engine harness I made, a couple shots of the dash, and before and after of the stator.
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    can my computer be fixed??

    Sooo My faithful laptop crashed during an update from ms and it came back with a screen telling me to use the windows disk and select repair.... Well there was no "repair" and I GOOFED! I saw "restore system image" and didn't realize what I was doing till it was too late. the whole process took...
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    CL Donor Boats for our Tinnies

    Re: CL Donor Boats for our Tinnies not a boat but old stuff like this doesn't come around just every day http://louisville.craigslist.org/boa/2876512288.html for more info call keith at 812-967-5657
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    No power?

    Re: No power? I don't know if you have one or not but look for something that looks like this.
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    help me reccommend a prop for a fellow on another forum

    I put the same questions to him that we have on the sticky and here are his answers... whacha think? 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct.--- get on plane faster and lower rpms to with in range 5800 2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum.--- aluminum...
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    1995 21' Sea Cat, jack plates and trim tabs - anyone ever seen this done?

    Re: 1995 21' Sea Cat, jack plates and trim tabs - anyone ever seen this done? here ya go either way tabs don't look to be an option...prolly better to stick to swapping props
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    1995 21' Sea Cat, jack plates and trim tabs - anyone ever seen this done?

    Re: 1995 21' Sea Cat, jack plates and trim tabs - anyone ever seen this done? Is this it?
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