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    Speed after adding 3rd log

    Thanks, I actually looked at a water glide a year ago but decided against that route. I read too many reviews about it causing bad shaking (probably more to do with the install but still enough for me to shy away from it) The height of the motor is not something I considered so I appreciate the...
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    Speed after adding 3rd log

    The tubes we have already have them This is the response I just received from the tube source: Hello, I'm in the market for adding a 3rd tube to our 20ft bennington with a 60hp merc. The main reason is for added buoyancy. Will a 3rd tube lower our already slow top speed because of more drag...
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    Speed after adding 3rd log

    Hi all, We have a 20ft bennington pontoon with a 60hp merc. I am sourcing a 3rd aluminum log for installation. After talking to a friend, he said the 3rd toon would create drag, lowering our top speed. I've also read the opposite of this using logic like less of the toons are sitting in the...
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    Mounting a pedestal seat on aluminum floor

    I have a 14' inflatable that I want to replace the bench seats with pedestal seats. Has anyone done this? I assume the way to do it would be to drill holes for the mounting hardware, countersink the bottom of the floor boards a bit to let the head rest inside and push the bolts upward rather...
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    Boat trailer conversion to utility trailer

    Re: Boat trailer conversion to utility trailer Still working on getting the trailer hitch out. I had it chained to a tree in the front yard. I had a guy on a bike across the street stop and watch. I think he thought I was attempting to take down this 3 foot wide tree with my truck. :D No...
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    Boat trailer conversion to utility trailer

    Re: Boat trailer conversion to utility trailer Now the only issue is that the trailer is tongue heavy. I will be purchasing a wheel jack. I thought about moving the axle but at this point, I'm happy with the way it's turned out. It may be a future project. In all, stove bolts, iron angle...
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    Boat trailer conversion to utility trailer

    I purchased an 18' (from tip of trailer tongue to tail lights) on craigslist for a very nice price. I wanted a 14' x 7' utility bed, but the size is difficult to find used....new trailers are too expensive. I decided I would convert the cheap boat trailer into a bigger utility trailer. No...
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    JP Marine brand 1.5mm tube/ heartiness for dog claws? Expert input please!

    I would deem myself to be seaworthy. I've been wrangling the waves since I was a child and have been the proud owner of numerous Seadoo products over the last 7 years. Anyway, I have ventured into the inflatable arena. After a year of research, I decided to spend $500 beyond my budget to get...
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