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    Grind how deep into the spider cracks?

    While I'm fixing all the dings, scratches, gouges in the gel coat, the spider cracks are next on the to do list. How deep do I dremel, scrape into the gel coat? I'm using a blunt tool to get into the crack and making it wider. The cracks seem to be very superficial. Do I just get deep...
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    Gel Coat Repair Help Needed

    I got hit while parked at the docks during Fathers day this year. After the damage retrieved her after a 5 mile run. I haven't launched her since and won't until this is fixed. I picked up a quart of Spectrum Color Gel coat. I've looked at the tappplastics youtube videos which provide...
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    Bearing Buddy.

    I had the caps on the hubs and the seal surface rusted out within 8 months. Now, I'm planning to install bearing buddies with the hope the positive pressure theory will help keep the water out. So...Wal-mart bearing buddies just as good as the REAL "Bearing Buddies"? Quality the same?
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    Bad Replacement spindle...

    this is A Continuation of "Grease Slung on inside of rim" So I got replacement spindles and they arrive in a torn up box with dings on the bearing journals. Is this gonna fly? Posted is the worst spindle. Thanks
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    Grease slung on inside of rim.

    Noticed grease slung on the inside of rim today. With the tire in the air and spinning, it's noisy. So, the tire/wheel came off. The hub cap came off and noticed brown (water mixed?) grease, not the color when pumped in more grease via zerk fitting. Took of the hub and after cleaning...
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    Tire Leak. Easy Fix?

    Hey, 3 out of my 4 tires have slow leaks. The tires are new December 08. The rims are well, rims used on a trailer that goes in saltwater. Anyhow, 1st tire pulled off and placed in a tank of water and noticed a small leak on the rim tire junction. Do you think Fix-a-Flat in a can would...
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    Help Decide: Humminbird 788ci or 798ci

    Need Help deciding on a fish finder. Budget is 1k out the door. I'll install myself. This will be my first fish finder. I do 75% ICW fishing the rest in the ocean....for now. Is the Side Imaging really worth it. The pictures do look nice and detailed. I think I can get a lot of use from...
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    Bilge pump "kinda" not working.

    I check my engine compartment every time Start up and shutdown to check bilge level. For some reason, I had water in my bilge today. Not sure what is leaking but my bilge pump runs but shoots out the water from the cap. I have 2 Rule 850GPH pumps beneath my Mercruiser. If I pushed down on...
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    Shift Adjustment.

    I've followed the manual to the T and can't get this sucker to shift right (out of water). Would be nice if someone made up a video on the shift adjustment. On the step where it asks to shift into reverse (RH), and check the interupt switch centered, it's not. The stud is at the bottom...
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    How to install keel pads WITHOUT screws?

    Need some suggestion to install keel pads without screwing into the axle. What do you all think.. thanks..
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    New Drive, first oil change.

    Ran my SEI drive for 10 hours and changing its oil for the first time. it doesn't look milky but green. My guess is this is the grease used during assembly. Here is a pic. What do you think? thanks!!
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    Bow Keel stop suggestions.

    Not sure exactly what this part of the trailer is called but I think it needs fixin. I was thinking on upgrading to baby bunks. Do you guys think this is necessary? The keel near this stop is getting scraped up. I don't beach, EVER! I know the keel rubs the axles since there are rust...
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    Pitting, rebuild?

    Prop info. Quicksiver 48 79794 A5 17P I'm guessing it is stainless. There is a small notch on one prop, and pitting on the blades and hub. What is causing the pitting, corrosion? Is this fixable by a prop shop?
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    What happened to my NEW SEI?

    So I installed my new SEI drive a couple days ago. Went out yesterday for of boating fun. Drive shifted like a dream. No noises. After pulling the boat out, I see this: Why am I missing paint? Only time I was in shallow water was launching and docking at an Island. Is this normal?
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    Boat Drive way.

    I park my boat on the side of the house. All the grass died there since there was not enough sunlight. The grass also died because of tracking in and out with boat and truck. I finally gave in and made it into a gravel side yard. What a world of a difference. It's nice and tidy looking and...
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    Where to find Alpha 1 Trim Cylinders Cheap

    The cast numbers are: 14034-1 14035-1 Iboats has sierra cylinders but are 350 bucks each!!!:eek: Anyone have a cheaper source...sorry iboats. The Starboard cylinder leaks (the rod is very oily when cycled). I bought the seal kit. Attempted to loosen the cap with no success. I tried...
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    Milky Oil Getting Deeper.

    Removed drive, vacuum/pressure checked. Vacuum leaked. Split the drive and upper has vacuum leak after covering holes. Replaced lower oil seal. Removed u joint assembly and THE BEARING DON'T TURN SMOOTH IN MY HANDS. Removed upper drive shaft, and the portion exposed to the water due to the...
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    Removing yoke from alpha 1 gen 1

    I'm trying to replace the yoke seal... Using the retainer nut tool, the nut is loose but wont slide all the way off. The merc manual after removing the nut, to just pull the yoke off. Umm...it's not coming out. I gave the yoke a couple of light taps and turned, pulled...nothing...The cap is...
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    Anodes.

    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Trailered Dunked in Salt every trip every weekend Wash and flush anything that touches salt after each trip. I'm going over my drive and now going through the Anodes and Mercathode System. I went to the local boat part store and they gave me quicksilver 806189Q 1. On the back of...
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    How long your Kodiaks lasted?

    Trying to figure out if I REALLY need to go ALL SS on my brakes. Or will E-Coat last me just as long. How long have Kodiak discs lasted you and what type were they? Thanks
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