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Just own for a while now this Stiletto 13x21 SS Prop. Test it just one time and didnt like its performance in my Mariner 115hp Outboard, Take for ever to plane and the boat feels like a lot of weight in.
Actually with a 13x19 SS the boat moves a lot better and best with same size...
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Surfing around the net looking for Boat Trailers Parts and so on and just found this Locking Ball Mount from Master Lock part # 3489-AT. Would like to know If any of you felllow boaters had been used or currently using this ball mount on your trailer, any experience with it...
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Just bought a complete Glastron SSV190 Gauges Cluster but I have a question about it, take a look to the first picture the gauge to the top right, would like to know what for is this gauge?
Also take a look to the back of it since also have a buzzer and a few cables (blue, green...
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Just upgrade from aluminum to SS propeller since the last one just broke up after 4 years of fun...
The new one is a Stiletto 13x21 with hub kit already installed
My concern is the following:
If I use the Quicksilver brass washer that is over 1/2 inch the propeller have...
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For this time I have to change the crossmember at the back of the trailer. This tube is a 3x3 " V Shape" It have a lot of rotten in the middle because of salt water, no drain hole, thats why ( How I miss this??) I knew it was rust but never imagine it was that bad until I tap...
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Regarding Transom restoration which wood panel you will use, Douglas Fir Or Treated Wood, if possible explain why..
Here the Douglas Fir Panel cost $39.95 the Treated wood oven dry goes around $55.00, no 7% tax included. I like the treated wood, looks solid, strong and resin friendly...
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Anyone know about any resin roller cleanser, I mean to avoid spending $6.00 to $10.00 twice a week when working with resin and fiberglass? Have to maintain expenses in control. Does thinner or acetone could do the job?
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Glastron Transom Restoration...
Well!!!! Hello Guys, its me again around here, this time I have a new task to achieve regarding my 1993 SSV190 Glastron. Last one was on April 2012 with floor restoration. Ok, the transom has gone bad and its time for a resto. Im not an expert in Fiberglass but I...
Re: Tie downs and working loads
Actually I dont trust stern ties, I preffer side to side straps like this ones
Its will hold the boat to your trailer like just one piece.
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After 4 years having fun in my Glastron its time to do something in floor. Last owner just throw a few wood panels without any protection. I want to share a few pics of the job until now from, 3 days of hard work and cutting around
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Maybe you can bring ideas on how to pull this guy from the tilt tube here we go.
On the first picture I have the "Sleeve 1" 2 inches out of the tilt tube, here is where the cable stuck and there is no way until now to pull it in or out. If I turn the steering wheel the "Sleeve 2"...
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Im considering to buy 1998 Toyota 4 Runner Limited Edition and would like to know If any of you have any experience towing with this vehicle, its 4x2, I think that my rig thats is a 1993 Glastron with a 115 Outboard 19 footer goes up to 5,000 pounds as much. Actually I tow my boat...
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I have changed the impeller last week from my OB, waht do you think, its enough for this guy or can handle a little more? :D
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Want to create a Poll but didnt find the way to go, anyway I have changed the impeller last week from my OB, waht do you think, its enough for this guy or can handle a little more? :D
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I changed the impeller a few days ago but when re-installing the Lower Unit for some reasong my reverse isnt working, on FF the prop rachet to the right with no problem, I can put the tranny in neutral but when pull to reverse the the propeller cant move to CCW or CW. I talk to an OB...
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Need some advice and tips to change the impeller for my OB. I would like to know any tips and tricks like leaving the gear forward and so on. Its necessary to change the housing or its ok to just change the gasket and "obviously" the impeller? I have seen a few videos about this task but...
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Would like to now the process regarding change my deck from wood to fiberglass. At this time the wood is nice but want to do an "upgrade". So once I take out the carpet and seats need to know how to start and deal with this project. Any links or videos?
THANKS!!
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Just thinking into a new project regarding my trailer. Need to garage the boat sometimes but have to install a folding tongue. Where is the best point to install it, I mean please see the picture and let me know If I can go as far as "Cut 1" position. Could this weak the trailer...
