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  1. Jake007

    Trailer Front Keel Roller setup height

    I have a tandem axle trailer for my 20' Cobalt. The trailer has two sets of two bunks near the rear (total 4) and one keel triple roller near the bow. How do I know what height to set the front roller? Raise it up until it barely touches? Keep raising with jack one more inch? etc? One of the...
  2. Jake007

    Trailer Launch and Retreive Technique

    I have been boating my entire life and trailering my own boat for over 30 years. I never have thought much about my trailer launching or retrieving. I did what I was taught and learned over the years. However, recently reading some of these forums got me thinking about best practice for...
  3. Jake007

    Trailer PT Bunk Carpet Glue

    Well I am finally getting ready to redo two of my bunks. I typically go into salt water and some fresh water. I bought pressure treated wood and the West M carpet. I originally bought galv carriage bolts to connect the wood but I am rethinking that it may be allot easier to just use 3/8" x 1"...
  4. Jake007

    Steering Wheel not straight

    I recently had my power steering cylindar replaced and when I was out this last weekend I noticed that my steering wheel is at about the 2PM position when going straight. I don't believe it was like that before. It steers great, feels like a sports car again. Q1. Could the turned wheel be...
  5. Jake007

    Rear Tie Downs

    Well I am replacing my tie down from age. I have always used the long strap that goes over the whole boat. I have been considering the shorter stern straps. I do have eyes on the stern but my stern extends a couple of feet past the end of my trailer. I wasn't sure if these type straps would be...
  6. Jake007

    Trailer Bunk Board - PT or Regular

    Well I searched and read about a dozen of these posts and they all seem to contrdict. I have a 20' boat and aluminum performance type trailer. I go in saltwater 60% of the time. I read where some say for trailer bunks, definately pressure treated lumber cause it absorbs less water and lasts...
  7. Jake007

    Cleaning Rub Rail Grout Line

    What is the best way to clean the rub rail. It looks like white silicone caulk on the bottom side but has some dark mold spots on it. Use bathroom Z14 mold remover? Bleach? Chlorine? Other product? Will this damage the fiberglass finish or wax.
  8. Jake007

    Manifold Replacement

    So I had my boat in the shop for repairs to the PS cylinder and a bad water pump... cha ching.... They had to remove the Starboard side exhaust manifold for access. This manifold showed signs of corrosion and reduced passages. My boat is 14 years old and I run some salt water and some fresh but...
  9. Jake007

    Power Steering Leak

    I have a Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi, 1998. I noticed some power steering fluid in the bilge and my pump was almost empty on my last trip out. During a quick look I did not see any leaking fluid on the pump or any easily visable hoses. I plan to refil and run off of the hose on Saturday morning to...
  10. Jake007

    Seawater Pump Leak

    I have a Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi engine 1998 and noticed that I have a drip leak from my seawater pump. I plan to take a closer look at it this weekend to see exactly where the leak is coming from. If the leak is from the pulley side I guess I need to replace the whole pump. If it is from the hose...
  11. Jake007

    Cleaning Chalk on the hull

    Well I live in sunny Florida and we get plenty of chalk on the hull here. I can't seem to keep up with it these days. So I was cleaning my pool deck and chairs with a gas pressure washer. The pressure washer also works great on the PVC lounge chairs at removing chalk. Seems like it would be...
  12. Jake007

    Boat Cover for Florida

    I have a 20' Cobalt runabout style boat which gets trailered but generally lives under a boat cover on an asphalt storage lot. I have been using the custom Shark Skin covers for the last two cover replacements. The second cover did not hold up very long. I waterproof sprayed the cover prior to...
  13. Jake007

    Waxing...... Details.....

    OK. I have a 1998 boat and only wax her once per year (at best) in Florida.... So now my boat is like brand new under the area covered by the tarp but complete oxidation below the tarp line. So here is my question: I need specific instructions as to what works to clean off the oxidation. I have...
  14. Jake007

    Power Trim Hose Replacement $$$$$$ Really?

    I have a Volvo Penta I/O on a 5.0L 1998 Cobalt. I had some milk in my trim fluid so I opened the nut on the hose at the top connection on the port side outdrive unit. The fluid was milky so I drained and refilled. The Starbord side connection did not want to budge with my basic craftsman...
  15. Jake007

    Engine Tilt Fluid Changout for I/O

    I was removing my tilt reservoir from the bracket to cleanup rust and repaint the bracket. I opened one of the fittings and notice the fluid that came out did not look a consistent color, almost greyish milky. So I am thinking I may have got some salt water intrusion in the system. Engine and...
  16. Jake007

    Hose Replacement Duration

    How often.... or ever ..... do you replace your hoses?
  17. Jake007

    Pulley Replacement

    I have a Volvo Penta 5.0Gi engine on a 20' Cobalt 1998. My alternator belt ripped apart on my last trip. I noticed the pulley has some surface corrosion /rust on the outside edge and down into the belt groove in a couple places. Q. How hard is it to replace the pulley when I change all the...
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