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    Pricing Kodiak SS Disc Brakes

    Since there is time (~2 months) before the purchase is made, price shopping is in order. Or maybe a group buy? So far I've found trailerpart dot com to be the cheapest at $368.06 per side X 4 = $1472.24 + $20.00 fedex ground shipping. Anyone know where it would be cheaper? Thanks!!!
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    Add Transom Bench

    I'd like to add a bench seat to the transome facing the bow. I don't want to loose the storage. So i was thinking of a bench similar to this, except 52-58". From starboard to the port transom door is ~63". Now, I need some ideas/suggestions on how to install it not to loose storage and...
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    Keel and Bunk Weight Distribution.

    I came across this thread which prompted me to creating this new thread. My 24ft 5k lb (empty) boat sits on bunks and nothing else. On the crossmembers, there is a plastic pad, that the keel never touches. Should I be adding self-centering rollers with brackets to take more of the weight...
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    Trim Harness Clamp

    Don't ask me how but I lost the plate that holds the trim wires to the transome officially called "TRIM HARNESS CLAMP" in the #6 Mercruiser Manual. I looked online for this piece and have been unsuccsessful. Anyone have a part number (OEM or Aftermarket)? Or know where I can get it. PS...I...
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    CO Detectors

    I'm in search of CO Detectors for my boat. I've read many stories on this and another forum of deaths involving CO poisening. I use my boat at least once a week when I'm not working on it and would like to add to safety net. My question is, can I just get some 9V versions at a local store...
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    Bellows adhesive alternative?

    Getting ready to replace the trim sender/limit switches and was hoping I can use an alternative bellows adhesive I can get at an auto part store ...... thanks
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    FLORIDA NEAR FREEZING temps on TUES Night.

    Anyone taking precautions for the near freezing temps on tues night? It forecasted to be 37F here in West Palm Beach, FL. Should I be draining my holding tanks and engine block? Or not do anything?
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    Fish ID.

    I really not very good at identifying fish quite yet. I've bout a couple laminated charts from wally world to help me in this delema. This is another fish I just could not figure out. I thought it was a Porgy then a sanpper but the side fin is tiny compared to the snapper and porgy. What...
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    How to remove aluminum oxidation?

    My window frames are beginning to get these little spots of what looks like oxidation. Does not come off with soap and water or my finger nail. How can I fix this? Thanks!!
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    Can you ID this FISH?

    We caught 2 of these today in the bay in West Palm Beach. Never seen one before either.
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    Brake Actuator with no brakes

    Hey everyone!!! I have a surge brake actuator but do not have brakes installed on any of my 4 wheels. The hydraulic line was cut off about 1ft aft of the actuator. While driving to the ramp and home, the actuator BANGS forward when I brake, or BANGS to the back when I accelerate. My question...
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    Propeller Play.

    I have an ever so slight play when I wiggle the prop side to side. Is there a tolerance for this? Is it OK to use like this? What should I do check etc? Can someone link me to the thread with the service manuals? Thanks!!
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    Leak from outdrive Exhaust tube.

    The day I Broke the rear axle on the trailer I noticed this drip while taking pictures of the broken axle. It's not water because the boat never made to the ramp nor did it rain. I smeared it on my fingers and looked like engine oil. Later I also noticed the engine trim was leaking...
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    Where to get tires cheap?

    Looking to replace all 4 tires on my 7k lb capacity trailer. 205/75-14 The Best deal i've been able to find has been online at trailertires.com 4 tires shipped = 291.86 This is tire only. I'll be mounting them on my newly painted wheels. Thanks...
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    Trailer Brakes

    Trying to decide which Kodiak brakes I should get. I definetly want disc. Not sure if I should go with e-coated, silver, or stainess. I can get 2 new axles with kodiak e-coated disc brakes for 1k shipped. Will these ecoated brakes last at least 5 years? Or should I get the stainless...
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    Auto Rims On Trailer

    Since I'm replacing all 4 tires and possibly rims, I was wondering if auto rims would be safe? If I see a set that I like from a truck jeep or the like, I'll replace the rubber with trailer tires. Are auto rims ok to use? I saw these... http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/pts/886868543.html...
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    Broke axle on the road....

    I have a towmaster 6000 # Gross dual axle that my 220 Sea Ray Sundancer sits on. I knew the axles needed to be replaced.... When over a speed hump at the recomended 25mph and I heard kccckckrrrrrrrrr. The rear axle broke in the middle. I was about 15 miles from home so I turtle paced on...
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    Shifting Issues: Merc 5.7 A1

    A couple days ago I backed into a piling (did not hit drive) because the reverse is tricky to get into. When I got in to reverse, It's sticky, stucky, not smooth, what ever you want to call it, the engine reved up enough where it got me off guard and busted up my rubrail (fixed now). Anyhow...
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    Auto Trailer Trim on Shutdown?

    My tabs automatically go up (regardless if there up or down) when I shutdown the engine. How can I rig the trailer trim to do the same? Is this a good idea? I've left the drive down on my first retrieve. I'd hate for it to happen again. Also, preventing the engine from starting when the...
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    Light brown water from Exhaust

    I ran my 5.7 Merc A 1 today on muffs after sitting for 2 weeks. I noticed light brown water come out of exhaust at first then it cleared up in less than 1 min. I flush for at least 15 min after my outings on the ICW. Engine seems to run smooth otherwise. 4k+ rpm. Is this normal? Thanks!!
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