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    O-Ring for AQ130C water pump

    I removed the water pump from my AQ130C...the pump is a VP# 829895. There is an o-ring on the side of the pump that attaches to the front of the engine. Based on the exploded views I looked at, the VP# of that o-ring is 975672 so I ordered one, but I got it today and it is bigger in diameter...
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    Drink holder suggestions?

    I'm looking for suggestions on drink holders for the rear seats in my 1972 runabout. I don't want to mount anything, rather I was thinking that perhaps I could either buy or make something that would hang from the openings on each side of the boat. See attached pic. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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    New tow rig -- ball mount height issue

    Here is a close up of the hitch receiver in relation to the trailer tongue when the trailer is in the same vertical position as the pic above.
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    New tow rig -- ball mount height issue

    I got a new tow rig last night for my 17' fiberglass runabout (approx 2500 lbs GW including trailer). The tow hitch is about an inch higher than what was on my old rig and is class III instead of class II, so I need to buy a new ball mount and ball. The problem being is that the old ball mount...
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    In the market for a new tow vehicle

    I am in the market for a new vehicle to tow by 17' fiberglass runabout that weighs about 2200 lbs. Currently, I use an '05 Ford Explorer with the V6 4.0L engine. I do tow my boat into the Sierras (as high as 6,200 feet) a few times a year. I am leaning towards another SUV of some kind and am...
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    Bearing Buddy grease nipple failure

    I had bought a new grease gun and after adding a few squirts of grease into one of my Bearing Buddys I tried to remove the grease gun fitting but it would not budge no matter what I did while also being careful not to damage the BB. I ended up holding a large flat head screw driver head against...
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    Side marker lens replacement?

    My old trailer is in need of some replacement side and rear marker lenses. Below is a pic of what a good one looks like. They are approx 2"h x 4"w. I've looked online everywhere and can't seem to find anything that resembles them. Any suggestions? I don't want to have to replace the entire...
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    4 way flat or round?

    My trailer and tow vehicle uses the 4 way flat connector and flat socket. I always have a tough time plugging it in and was thinking that perhaps a 4 way round connector and socket would be easier. What's your experience, if any, with 4 way flat versus 4 way round? Which do you prefer?
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    Bunk guide-on suggestions?

    It will attach to either the top or bottom of the frame. I will surely check to be sure the boat can't hit the bracket if I mount on top...thanks for the advice! Here is a pic of the rear of my trailer...the frame is 3" tall.
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    Bunk guide-on suggestions?

    If I needed to raise the bunks up by a couple inches, is there any reason I could not put either a short 2" tall section of c-channel or square tube on top of my trailer's frame and under the bracket that secures the uprights to the frame? I would probably have to get longer bolts than what...
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    Sealing bottoms of wooden box style seats?

    I picked up some of this at Home Depot...
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    Sealing bottoms of wooden box style seats?

    My boat's rear jump seats are the kind that are attached to a wood pedestal and are similar to this: I would like to seal the bottoms of them to avoid water rot. What would you suggest I use?
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    Bunk guide-on suggestions?

    I have a 17 foot I/O that I have always had a hard time getting centered on the trailer, so I was thinking of getting some bunk guide-ons similar to the ones below. I think the 2 foot ones will work fine for what I am trying to accomplish. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as brand...
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    Securing cover

    I just bought a new cover for my 17' runabout I/O. It has small 1" wide nylon webbing loops around the outside of the cover at various places, meant to be used insecuring the cover to the boat/trailer, but I am not sure of the best way to secure the cover, especially when trailering the boat...
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    Stealth Am/Fm antenna suggestions?

    I am looking for an AM/FM antenna for my 17' closed bow v-hull runabout but I do not want to add a mast type antenna. I'm hoping to find something that I can mount under the closed bow deck that will give me good reception. Suggestions based upon actual usage would be appreciated! Thanks.
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