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    Painting tube trailer frame

    I’m replacing pretty much most of my brother in laws drift boat trailer. Anyone have a better idea than I have to get paint down the tubes after its built. This trailer rotted out from the inside. After its assembled i will drill some holes so water drains make them large enough for this...
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    Air bags

    I put air bags on my smaller truck which is GMC Canyon I load it to the max or more and haul different trailers and changing loads. I like them a lot takes away the bounce and I can tune it while driving to certain loads and conditions on the spot. I also have a one ton Gm dually which makes me...
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    Irnflatable PFDs revisited

    I posted earlier in the year regarding PFDs inflatables v normal the wife popped for inflatable PFDs six of them, before committing I tried on a variety of them from the basic up to some very expensive sailing versions. I liked the fit and feel of the onyx am-33 auto manual inflatable version...
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    Gone but not forgotten

    Winter may be here or almost here Summers dead fall I think its got beat up and is hiding in the corner however I saw this photo while looking for another photo earlier tonight and I smiled more than I wanted to cry its possible one of my most favorite things to watch. What’s funny is I’d rather...
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    Boat inspections when crossing state lines

    Late December or January weather permitting I’m dragging my boat from Washington state to Florida. Ive actually never been across state lines and been through an inspection. I only have plans of having it in the water in Florida if that makes any difference. What can I expect from certain states...
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    Fuel mileage v hp

    Chasing tuna has prompted me to weight options. Its my first year going far out to sea. The cost of bigger power plants seemed not worth it but the amount of fuel I’m consuming may alter that. First boat specs 2017 Wellcraft CC 26 foot Twin Yamaha 150 outboards dry weight 6000 to 6500 pounds...
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    Outboards in or out of the water when mooring

    What’s the right choice outboards in or out of the water when mooring. Salt water lots of other boats with shore power and generators as well. Ive read left and right algae barnacles etc electrolosis erosion I read corrosion but I’m still of the beliefs less corrosion will occur if less...
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    On the topic of functional trailer brakes

    A few posts down the question of how important good working trailer brakes are. first my old boat the actuator failed every few years it was abuse I backed up a very steep tight driveway and often. Eventually I installed a reverse release and haven’t had a failure. My truck was way more than...
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    Inflating life jackets

    Not sure if this should have gone in the saftey forum I think exposure here is better and its boating equipment so I put it here for now. I’m interested in inflating life jackets. It seems that most states require them to be worn to count ? Or are there some that qualify if there just on deck...
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    Happy Holidays

    Happy Holidays to you and your BOATS. May you and your boat find plenty of run time in 2020.
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    Falling in love with your boat

    Reading a post below it was mentioned to never fall in love with a boat. Made me laugh and cry. Ive owned a few boats sank a few boats ok I sank one two others just got washed really well. I have great stories that go on and on. I should put the dunk boat story here for your entertainment. At...
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    Using automotive coolant for winterizing

    Any thoughts about using automotive coolant for winterizing things like the following the macerators raw water pump toilet and holding tank. I will use the pink RV stuff in my fresh water system but its protection level is not as good as actual coolant. I can and will pump it out into my shop...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 lower unit water pump life expectancy

    I replaced the lower unit water pump yesterday its the original boats a 1996 Mercruiser alpha 1 gen 2 4.3 with many hours of run time in 97 Its only been in salt water twice but its been stuffed on a few sand bars and has quite a few hours on it. My original water pump looked and felt like...
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    Mercruiser alpha one gen 2 gimbal bearing and boots

    I’m going to replace the gimbal bearing and boots when I put my boat up for the winter there original it’s a 1996. I looked at an aftermarket bellows a couple years ago and it felt to be very thin compared to the factory boot. What brand or kit do you recommend I’m also going to install shift...
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    Trolling with Yamaha 150 twins

    Im new to Outboards short of 20 HP or smaller units. When trolling with twin outboards would you alternate engines to or spread the usage or would you pick one and let one engine take the wear over the other. Myself I throw a lot of hypotheticals into the mix. I have right and left hand drives...
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    Covering trailer tires to protect from exposure

    What’s the best material to cover tires with for exposure protection. I sew so I’m not limited to store bought covers. Canvas is appealing sunbrella is also an option from he aspect that they will will fold up better and probably not get all brittle like vinyl? It will breathe and maybe be...
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    Ultimate bunk boards

    Time for new bunks on my old boat.. Mind you my old boat is like new and I suffer from mental irregularities that prevent me from making cost effective decisions when it comes to certain things this boat is one of them. Company called Ultimate trailer bunks keeps being the one I’m drawn to and...
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    Windlass anchor systems

    my almost new 26 foot boat ( it was new now it’s not) came with a quick windlass that requires there specific rode that is crimped with this tiny ring. Quick told me that A normal spliced rode would work however that is not the case. my desire is to have 600 feet of line 30 feet of chain...
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    Outboards in or out of the water when morning long term

    Any know for a fact if its better to have your outboards in or out of the water when mooring in salt water long term like the majority of there life. the unknowing logical side of my brain tells me that down would be best, less exposure to oxygen in at least some of the outdrive but thats just...
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    Trailer tire pressure systems

    I’m looking at tire pressure systems. Seems none of my tire suppliers carry them. So I’m forced to go with something off the web. I’d like internal sensors not a big fan of screwing one onto a valve stem would like to be able to get replacement sensors or be able to replace batteries. And I need...
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