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  1. dingbat

    200 hp Saltwaterseries lift motor engaging on its own.

    Seen some crazy ground loops in action working with 12V marine wiring. Check switch(es) and relays in the circuit. Both capable of intermittent failures from wear. Put a meter on the pin outs and wiggle the switch operator a few times to see if you could get it to fail "closed". Higher...
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    Airmar B175 Transducer Installation

    I installed the same transducer in my boat. My hull is solid glass, so didn't pay attention to the cored hull instructions. Looking at the installation instructions, I don't see why you couldn't use a Dremal to cut the core back say 1/2" then fill with epoxy to seal the core. The transducer is...
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    What oil should I use?

    No reason whatsoever to use synthetic oil in a water cooled motor that goes 25-30 hours between oil changes.
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    Bear in mind that moving the boat forward will increase your tongue weight. You may need to move the axles to compensate.
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    I don't buy that on anything but maybe a tin boat. My boat hung off the back roller of the previous trailer by 12"-16" for 25 years and is none the worst for wear.
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    There is no right or wrong diameter, per say. Diameter would only affect how high the boat sits off the trailer. What happens with rubber roller is that they distort and flatten over time. Have seen where the (metal) washers embedded in the bore break loose and allow the rollers to "rock"...
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    If all articulation is operable, and the trailer is properly adjusted, the weight of the boat should prevent any movement of the rollers. Having said that, if those rubber rollers are OEM 1995 they’re more than likely shot and the root of your problem. Replace with PVC rollers
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    Unfortunately, a piece of paper proves nothing other than you went through the motions. We (Maryland) are required to attended two, four hour training classes ($20) and pass a 3-4 hour written examine and we still have idiot boaters…lol
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    I stand by my statement........power loading is only a problem on poorly designed or poorly supported boating infrastructure. It's just not an issue around here. Saltwater boating is big business. As such, most facilities that cater to said boaters have upgraded their ramps to accommodate...
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    What accurate humidity level in full basement stops all mold ?

    Depends on your "normal" humidity levels.... Don't go too low or your wood floors and furniture will suffer the consequences. I set my humidifier to 50% in the winter and still see some separation in the furniture and floors. Then again, normal humidify for us in the summer is 80-100%
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    Cant get new boat to plan out

    Explain how you’re trying to get on play. Planing is a function of boat speed, not rpm. Are you mashing the throttle slowly adding throttle? You mined to get the hull up and over the bow wake to plane. You are propped correctly if you can hit 6k
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    Can anyone help?

    https://www.chriscraftstingers.com/
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    Power loading is only a problem on poorly designed or poorly supported boating infrastructure, period.
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    Rust, generally how to clean and best spray to keep it from rusting?

    What most don’t realize is that a layer of iron oxide (grey color) is produced in the steel making process. Unless the material is pickled to remove this oxide layer in a downstream process, the layer remains intact until removed. While iron oxide is a decent corrosion barrier in itself, it...
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    Rust, generally how to clean and best spray to keep it from rusting?

    Sand blast then prime with Sherwin Williams P60G2 wash primer. Then top coat with Sherwin Williams Polane T in the color of your choosing. The paint job will out last the trailer
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    Parking boat in driveway

    We’re on a 28 acres on a dead end road. On the edge of civilization when we moved out here many moons ago. The house is at the top of the hill surrounded by woods and fields. As such, we have a very long drive that apparently leads to “nowhere” given the number of people the end up at the house...
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    Help with bow roller setup

    My last three trailers utilized bow stops. Given the design of the mounting bracket, I wouldn’t be surprised if the trailer originally had a Y-bow stop instead of a roller.
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    Nobody fishing?

    Blue bird day…. Not much for fishing but a great day for hanging at the beach with a cooler of my favorite adult beverages
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    Where would you rather fish the 3rd week in October

    Ya…I can catch all the mahi and smallish tuna I want on my boat. More interested in large tuna and billfish. Heard the striped marlin bite can be off the hook
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    Anyone know of a Honda Grass trimmer dealer with good prices?

    The best trimmer I’ve ever owned is a Shindiawa 22T Bought new in late 90’s. Maintain 30 acres with it. Still starts on the third pull. No problem swinging a brush cutter.
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