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    buying a new boat, this is broken on the trailer. what is it?

    I can't tell from the picture but if you say it has a garden hose connection it's to flush the brakes. Does the trailer have drum brakes?
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    Boat Cover Repair?

    I tried the iron on patches once but they eventually peeled off.
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    How to prevent jack from seizing up? Gets submerged every launch

    This is the type of jack I have on my trailer. I pull the pin, remove the jack, toss it in my truck and all is well. The jack doesn't get wet and it can't disappear...
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    4 all y'all still shovelin snow

    I can relate, five degrees cooler than yesterday.
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    10 second video of motor sound - Anyone have any ideas? Yamaha F115

    Same here, too much wind noise.
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    I added a 51.2V golf cart battery for almost 10kWh of lithium power

    nice commercial
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    Lowrance warranty

    Agree with Mc Tool, I was going to same the same thing. It may be a voltage issue. Confirm you have a good steady 12v supply.
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    Flat tire on haul-out today . . .

    In my previous post where I mentioned I had the same problem and it turned out to be the valve stem I should have said it was the valve itself. Make sure you submerge the entire valve stem.
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    What is this wire hanger called and where can find a replacement?

    How is that hookie thing attached to the boat?
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    Flat tire on haul-out today . . .

    Did you spray the soapy water on the valve stem too? I had a very slow leak that took a couple of weeks before I saw the tire was low. It turned out to be a very very slow leak from the valve stem.
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    What is this wire hanger called and where can find a replacement?

    What about these? https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Self+Adhesive+Mounts+Set+for+Wire+Management+with+Stick+Pads+Anchors+Clips&i=tools&crid=R9630MFLQWET&sprefix=self+adhesive+mounts+set+for+wire+management+with+stick+pads+anchors+clips+%2Ctools%2C184&ref=nb_sb_noss
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    Who makes covers that are any good?

    Same here is sunny So Cal. but I've never waterproofed my 24 year old sunbrella cover.
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    How do you screw into fiberglass/gelcoat without chipping?

    Yup, this is the way to do it.
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    I have a question about the marine navigation system

    "the navigation screen suddenly went black" this sounds like a power issue. "“weak signal.” this sounds like an antenna issue. Is there an option to see the number of and strength of the received satellite signals. Do you have voltage going to the antenna?
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    Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?

    Try one of these. I installed one years ago and like it. Just listen for a change in the pitch of the whistle, it gives you a second or two to stop pumping gas. https://www.westmarine.com/attwood-fuel-vent-line-surge-protector-303851.html
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