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  1. Captain Caveman

    Sure Lube pin for Karavan trailer

    Has anyone found a good, local replacement for these Sure Lube cotter pins? I just replaced all of the bearings, races, and rear seals but realized that I didn't have replacement cotter pins. I don't want to wait a week to order new ones online. Online the size is: 1-11/16" x 1/2" x 5/32"...
  2. Captain Caveman

    Loose Strap From Winch To Bow

    I use these on my boat and snowmobile trailers. However, I quickly realized that they are not salt-resistant. The snowmobile lock didn't even last a season, so now I tow with a standard pin in the coupler and then put the lock on once it gets to its destination.
  3. Captain Caveman

    Water in bilge

    I suppose this is an I/O, so you're right.
  4. Captain Caveman

    Loose Strap From Winch To Bow

    Oooh, I'm not sure if the devil or angel on my shoulders would prevail if I caught somebody actively stealing my stuff. It's been too many years since I've thrown a real punch, but you've got me dreaming...
  5. Captain Caveman

    Water in bilge

    I did a quick internet search, and this is the AI response for how fast a water drip can accumulate: Typical drip: A faucet dripping at a rate of 10 drips per minute wastes about one gallon per day, which adds up to nearly 30 gallons per month. So you have two known leaks, each dripping once...
  6. Captain Caveman

    I added a 51.2V golf cart battery for almost 10kWh of lithium power

    I have no use for a huge boat battery, but the idea is intriguing. Why don't you post what you did (in a non-sales manner)? Is this battery for an electric main motor, an electric trolling motor, or just for ancillary power needs such as sonar, radio, lights, etc?
  7. Captain Caveman

    Best way to get to my boat?

    Inflatable hamster ball? Deflate once you're on the boat! Actually, I liked the paddleboard option that Scott Danforth toss out there. They make inflatable ones so you wouldn't have to do much to store it while on your boat. Otherwise just dig a big post into the shore, tie one end of a rope...
  8. Captain Caveman

    Loose Strap From Winch To Bow

    I loosen my winch strap when I park the boat for winter. However, it's always a good idea to do a walk-around before towing a boat anywhere. Check that all of the connections are tight, it is strapped to the trailer, the lights all work, the tires are in good shape and full of air, etc. I...
  9. Captain Caveman

    cooking

    I grew up in a cooking/baking family. My grandmother grew up the daughter of a baker in New York City, and my mother got a chemistry degree (among others) and was a professional wedding cake baker for years. I love to eat, so naturally I like to cook and bake. My mother taught me that baking is...
  10. Captain Caveman

    Trailer Load musings

    That's about how I do it. Boats usually have a few items (like batteries or gear) that can be repositioned in a pinch to get the weight properly balanced while en route. One of the more common things that I see are people towing with the hitch drop too high or too low. Those adjustable drop...
  11. Captain Caveman

    Seafoam vs. Marine Pro Seafoam

    Oh yeah, then explain how a mouse can get into a bottle of beer!
  12. Captain Caveman

    What kind of wrench (name) is he using in this video?

    Agreed - it's a t-handled socket wrench. Clearly this guy has practiced his spinning technic for decades to achieve this level of spin. The drawback of the t-handle is that you don't get the ratcheting action of a traditional wrench. I have a t-handle from a car repair project long ago, but...
  13. Captain Caveman

    Seafoam vs. Marine Pro Seafoam

    Since you didn't ask if Seafoam itself is worth the money, I'll leave that alone. If it is a product that works for you then by all means pay the extra money for the extra benefits. However, this question is like asking people if it's worth paying for the sprinkles on an ice cream cone. Some...
  14. Captain Caveman

    Source for bearing buddies rubber plug

    I got lost. Is this a thread about a source for BB caps, or a rant about proper bearing maintenance? :rolleyes:
  15. Captain Caveman

    Boat is put away for winter. What to do every day ?

    If you put your boat away this early, then it's time to get the snowmobile(s) ready to rock!
  16. Captain Caveman

    Cars you should have kept.

    My 1983 Mustang - 112hp stock....oooh she was a beauty. Just kidding, it was a turd. I'm not as old as the rest of you, but my favorite vehicle of all time was a 1985 F150 with the straight-six manual transmission. It was the most comfortable bench seat. I could have driven for a week straight...
  17. Captain Caveman

    Nobody fishing?

    You need to upgrade from AOL dial-up... :D It was a baby panfish, maybe a green sunfish? It was the end of our final fishing club event for the season and I needed to catch a few panfish to score some quick points. I went over to some docks and pitched a worm on a hook with my ultra light rod...
  18. Captain Caveman

    Nobody fishing?

    I could squeeze that full sized man in the background with these vice grips!
  19. Captain Caveman

    Building a fishing boat.

    Years ago I bought an old 12ft Starcraft that someone had similarly ginned up for fishing. It was HEAVY and came with a casting deck built on top of the front metal benches. I bought it in my late 30s and I still had great balance but found that the boat was EXTREMELY tippy for sitting or...
  20. Captain Caveman

    Nobody fishing?

    I caught this beast on Saturday morning. She fought for what seemed like 45min, dragging out line repeatedly, running for structure, and extracting every ounce of my energy until I barely won the battle of exhaustion. I’m lucky to have survived this battle of wills…
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