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    Reconfiguring bunks on a "C" channel trailer - any opinions?

    I recently bought a Trailmaster Channel trailer SC204 from a dealer's NOS (http://www.trailmastertrailers.com/view_custom_boat_trailer_models.php)... The boat I have is sitting on the same model trailer from 1997 which has enough mechanical issues that I don't want to bother with it, but...
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    Anyone try using TransTune on trim hydraulics (seafoam product)

    I have a gradual leak-down problem on my trim hydraulic system. Short of replacing the pump, which is pretty costly, I've been told I could try cleaning the system -- that there is probably some debris on a seal in the pump that is letting the fluid gradually flow back out of the rams. Frankly...
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    Fixing a wobbly Fulton jack

    I recently bought a NOS trailer that was passed around from dealer to dealer in a rather un-loving way, one consequence of which was that the trailer jack, a Fulton Magnum 1200# model, came with a lean of almost 20 degrees from vertical. If you ever try to tow your trailer with the jack down...
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    My first day out - 20' Glastron w/ Volvo 4.3 GLPLKD ... SX-C outdrive

    Well, I bought the boat I posted about a couple weeks ago with the trim leak down problem. The seller turned into a real ***** when I showed him the estimate to replace the pump... but I bought it anyway without a price adjustment because I wanted the boat and the trailer was in such bad shape...
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    Karavan Trailer vs. LoadRight decision

    I am about to give up looking for a DECENT used trailer. I found two options NEW that are pretty close in price to what people seem to expect for used. For under $2000, I have two options. I can get a galvanized steel Loadrite Elite, single axle, no breaks. It's rated just at my est. load...
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    Winter storage - drain plug hole question

    I recently bought a nice 20' Glastron I/O. When I inspected it, the PO had a piece of nylon kitchen scrubber stuffed in the drain plug hole "to keep out mice". I never saw, or even thought of, this, but it does seem to make some sense in theory. This is my first I/O drive boat, so it makes...
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    Lake Erie: fishing license?

    So I just got a boat, and with maybe all of 2-3 trips possible this season, was thinking of bringing a fishing pole along for some catch and release with the kids. I know there is a fishing license requirement but am I likely to run into an on-water fish-and-game/other enforcement officer...
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    Fire extinguisher safety: expiration date rules?

    This is more a safety question, but I can't seem to post in that forum, so I'll post it here: I was putting together my safety kit today for my new-to-me boat, and after spending $100+ for 4 flares a PVC flag and one kids PFD, the guy at the marine store pointed out that even though I already...
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    What to do if a trailer is too long for the boat?

    I see lots of threads on trailers being too short/not properly supporting the transom, but can it be a problem if a trailer is too long? Would love to know what the experts here think. I'm looking at putting a 20' boat on a 22' tandem trailer. The centerline (hook to plug) measurement on the...
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    Outdrive leak down - advice and clarrification on SB

    Hello - I am looking at getting boat with a 1997 Volvo Penta 4.3 Cobra engine. The owner read me off the serial numbers... upper: 4110146022, lower: 4112033852. This boat was stored for 2 years with the drive down. During that time it developed the leak down problem as described in the FAQ...
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    Help with 1997 volvo 4.3 with cobra I/O

    Hi - I'm thinking of buying a 1997 boat with a 4.3 volvo 19HP engine and cobra I/O. On the sea test, the shifting / throttle lever seemed a little stiff. I then saw this post (http://www.hastings.org/~stuart/cobra/) about cobra stern drives having a known problem with the clutch dog if not...
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    Help diagnosing / valuing 1997 trailer

    I'm looking at buying a 1997 20 footer sterndrive. It's been sitting in the yard for a couple years on a Trailmaster tube-steel trailer with surge brakes. I believe boat is about 2600 lbs, so if I understand the law, it needs to have breakaway breaking at a minimum to go on the highway...
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    Looking for objective opinion on boat I want to buy - 1997 Glastron

    I have my eye on a 1997 Glastron 20 ft., with 4.3 volvo penta, 190 hp and a cobra outdrive. This boat is located in Ohio, and has sat in storage for 2 years. I did a sea test and it was solid, but there were a few things I had in back of my mind, plus the owner did told me about a hydrolics...
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