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    Front or rear when launching?

    I have heard that placing a hitch on the front of a small motor home is better for launching. It would seem to be better as the drive wheels are farther from the mud and slime. And no backing with mirrors etc. The arrangment would be a 21' cuddy and a 22' to 27' motor home with dual rear...
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    Electronic chum line??

    Chum is an accepted fishing practice. At least in most all salt waters. Are electronic calls legal and being used. Say an amplifer and under water speaker. <br />Thanks,<br />Fitz.
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    Trailer vs Car tires.

    I have often heard the comment on these forums to use trailer tires and not car tires for your trailer.<br />What is the difference of a tire carring the load say 3,000 lbs of your car/truck and the load of your 3,000 lb boat. The load rating of all tires is given on the side wall.<br />Can...
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    Power Boat?

    I have a 20 ft. Aluminum cuddy cabin with a 4 cylinder mercrusier I/O. Dont know the weight, but it is very light compared to a 20 ft. glass boat. Will a 3.3 hp. Johnson provide enough power to return to dockside in case of big motor failure? Say a 10 to 20 mile run.<br />Thanks,<br />Fitz.
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    Deck Seal

    I am about ready to redeck my Sylvan (21' alum). It was not sealed at the factory. At least where the edge of the deck meets the alum sides. Any water went into the inner liner. There is about a 1/2 to 1" gap at most places. It was covered by carpet so not readily noticable. Any ideas on...
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    Trailer Bunks

    I will be replacing my bunk covers soon. I notice an ad for vinyl (plastic?) covers for the bunks. Is this better or worse than carpet? Seems it would be harder on the bottom paint?<br />Anyone tried these?<br />Thanks,<br />Fitz.
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    Trailer Bunks

    I will be replacing my bunk covers soon. I notice an ad for vinyl (plastic?) covers for the bunks. Is this better or worse than carpet? Seems it would be harder on the bottom paint?<br />Anyone tried these?<br />Thanks,<br />Fitz.
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    Spring loaded trim tabs

    I was given some trim tabs that are spring loaded. Alum and stainless about 4 x 8 inches. The spring tension seems to be maybe 20 to 30 lbs. (not adjustable)<br />Are these things worth a darn for a 20 ft. cuddy?
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    Bottom Paint

    I am finishing up a long project of repair on a 21' alum. hull. The present paint is excellent except where there is thru hull repairs. The boat will only be trailered and no long stays in the water. Most bottom paint advertise their anti-fouling characteristics. Do these anti-foulers and alum...
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    Bed liner application

    Greetings,<br /><br />I am wanting to apply a bedliner to the hull of my 21' Sylvan (Rivited Alum). The present paint is fine except for repaired areas (small). Question is does the paint have to be removed? Or would light sanding work okay?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Wide Open

    I observe most boaters with outboards running at wide open throttle.<br />Inboard outdrives seem to throttle back a good bit less than wide open.<br />Is it because IO/OD will not take wide open for sustained periods. <br />Thanks,<br />M.F.
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    Stainless and Aluminum

    Is there a long term problem with using stainless screws and nut to replace alum rivits in an aluminum hull. Particular for use in saltwater?
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    Floatation Foam??

    Greetings,<br />I had to remove all foam from my cuddy to facilatate hull repair. It was poured and had to be chipped out. Most chunks are the size of footballs. The foam took on no water even though water was presnet. I will repour the foam before replacing the deck. Question is Can some of the...
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    Aluminum Corrosion

    Greetings,<br />I have removed all the foam from a Sylvan 21'. The alum hull is badly corroded on the inside. White slimey mess. Still wet from rainwater?. Seveal holes (one inch) in the hull. They are repairable.<br />The bigg question is how to remove the corrision and treat the alum before...
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    Aluminum corrision

    Greetings,<br />I have removed all the foam from a Sylvan 21'. The alum hull is badly corroded on the inside. White slimey mess. Still wet from rainwater?. Seveal holes (one inch) in the hull. They are repairable. <br />The bigg question is how to remove the corrision and treat the alum...
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    Aluminum Jelly

    Has anyone used alum. jelly on badly oxidized alum.?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Aluminum Oxidation

    I have an 1986 Sylvan 21' offshore cuddy. Holes have appeared in the hull. After much work removing everything above deck I finaly have removed some of the foam. Water had gotten between the hull and poured foam. Oxidation is eating the hull and ribs.<br />With some advice the repair may be...
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