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    View of unloaded trailer with pickups

    As does the outer boundary lines, either way, that centerline blocks the ball/coupler connection. Wish I could turn that center line off !
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    Considering a 22-25ft cabin cruiser. thoughts?

    Silverton was never classified as a consumer priced/ built boat. Yes there are exceptions, but the majority of glassers were designed to last 25 years or so. Not many well made glassers in the 24' and smaller size. The Marionette does come in a 26', can't say how popular but there have been a...
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    Pontoon Repower

    Use lots of caution and do a thorough inspection....your looking at motors that are 25 years old ! Nice ones are out there here, but hard to find and go quickly. Why Johnny dudes ? Much better selection on Mercs, more popular and more sold, so more to choose from...good luck
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    Considering a 22-25ft cabin cruiser. thoughts?

    Any glass boat over 25 years of age will have structure issues and it isn't cheap to repair them! Starcraft Chieften or look at Mareinet aluminum boats, aluminum boat are much easier and cheaper to repair and carry a higher resale value, at least here around Lake Erie. I always have a kicker...
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    View of unloaded trailer with pickups

    The crazy part is they have lines that show width on each side, then colors to let you know how close you are. For the most part, the backup camera is great, also has a fish eye lenses so you can see a lot.....as long as it isn't dead center that you need to see. With the outside lines why...
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    View of unloaded trailer with pickups

    My backup camera sucks....Jeep decided to add a dotted centerline on the screen which blocks out the coupler on the trailer ! This line is double side by side and useless when looking for the ball and coupler. Mirrors which I learned when 13 yrs old, work best if you add a pole on each back...
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    Have a live mouse inside a interior wall. No insulation.

    I use "TomCat" appears to be same stuff from the label. They also have traps that contain the mouse, and traps that contain mouse and the poison if you go that route.
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    Have a live mouse inside a interior wall. No insulation.

    Mouse fishing....sounds like fun !
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    Have a live mouse inside a interior wall. No insulation.

    Poster says mouse is trapped inside his wall and can't get out....otherwise I would agree with you.
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    Impeller replacement glycerin and grease

    Dow products were expensive, but have came down considerably in my area. About half the cost today as it was 30 years back. Where you live can mean a lit when it comes to cost...
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    1978 Islander 22 I/O

    One single LifePo4 battery will give you double the time as two group 27 batteries for about the same cost. Not designed for starting a big motor, but any type of deep cycle work they are awesome ! My 140ah only weighs 30#...
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    Have a live mouse inside a interior wall. No insulation.

    While shooting it may be more fun, trapping would probably be a better option. If you can't get access with a trap, they make poisons that actually keep them from stinking thru the chemicals they eat in the poison. Within days they turn to a clump of dust or powder. "D Con" was one of the...
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    Does anyone know what this plug is called ??

    Yep...have to agree with ya....I was always taught that a grommet fit inside a hole to protect the sharp edges from chewing up any wires or hoses that passed thru that hole in the grommet. If no hole then it was called a cover. Years back made a tool ( mold) that cast these things from plastic...
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    Gas Pressure washer "turn off" instructions incorrect??

    Often it depends on where you buy the fuel to begin with. If your buying fuel that has not had the filters changed or the storage tanks are full of crap, your fuel will be crap. Never buy fuel when the underground tanks are being filled as that stirs up the crap in the bottom of the tank. We...
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    Gas Pressure washer "turn off" instructions incorrect??

    Very true, been using E10 since it came onto the market, add a fuel stabilizer like have always done for the past 60 plus years....never have had a clog or any other issue with it !
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    Gas Pressure washer "turn off" instructions incorrect??

    YES....use the pink RV antifreeze as it is designed for plastic/ rubber impeller and gaskets....
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    Impeller replacement glycerin and grease

    When ever I need to lube rubber material products or O rings, I reach for Dow 111 valve lubricant. Easy to find and specifically made for rubbery stuff. It is a very sticky silicone lube, is not easily flung off, and is good for these types of material. Used this stuff for over 30 years and...
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    Starting a 1974 Tri-Hull Restoration, it's a Stryker Mark IV model. Need help with any information or an owners manual.

    OSB gets wet then crumbles without being sealed thoroughly ! Did you check structure for wood rot ?
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    How do I drain my fuel line?

    I drain the extra fuel out of my fuel line at the end of each season. I hold the motor connector high in the air then release the ball in the fitting. Also squeeze the ball to get rid of fuel in the line. Most runs back into the tank, but hold the line outside the boat so any fuel squirting...
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    Boat sitting in slip caught fire, then set this one on fire

    Once fiberglass ignites, it continues to fuel the fire, kinda like throwing gasoline on a fire. Another reason glass boats are costly to insure.
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