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    Bearing Buddy dust cap "bra" coming off 1 hub while trailering

    Every time I tow my trailer, the first thing I do when I stop is to check the hub for heat !! Anything more than "warm" needs a close look at when I get home. Also at the start and a couple times thru the season, I jack up each wheel and spin it, be sure all is smooth and quiet then add a shot...
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    1987 40hp evinrude vro (oil deleted) carb issue?

    Very doable yourself, but you need a factory service manual for the steps and follow them to the letter !
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    Vinyl protectant/conditioner

    It will remove grease and grime very well, but not at all healthy for the life of your vinyl....
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    Bearing Buddy dust cap "bra" coming off 1 hub while trailering

    In my experience, just the opposite if a vacuum is created. It sort of sucks the bra onto the hub. However, if you can't create that vacuum, then I could see expansion blowing it off. Years back I had a set of bras that were really tight...difficult to get them on, so tight no vacuum could be...
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    HOA rules say, no boats visible from the street,....

    Some years back, a fellow at our gun club bought a home in an HOA. They had minimal restrictions and all was good for the first few years. As more busybodies moved in changes were made to the HOA board and things became worse over time. John decided things were getting way to struck and...
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    Where to mount a trolling motor?

    Sure, but it needs to go off to the side opposite the door hinges. That flat surface should work, but you might have to modify the mounting base of the trolling motor. They pull better when centered on the boat, but you don't have that option with the ladder and door. Not sure what # thrust...
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    Bearing Buddy dust cap "bra" coming off 1 hub while trailering

    Over my years with those, I have found how they are put on can make a difference. The bra should be a little snug, sometimes they can run big, when I get those, I return them, often even the same size will have looser or tighter fits. When I install them I push from the center of the bra which...
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    15’ boat weight

    Use your truck, the 4 cylinder escape is not really made to tow anything...safely...
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    Mercury Marine

    Look around, why would people drop 75 K on a new boat/ motor combo ? If you kept it for years you would still own more than its worth. This high inflation raises initial costs and also reduces resale cost...it is a loose / loose situation!! The economy only looks good due to all our tax money...
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    Battery powered pressure washer

    Unless there has been a newer more powerful model come along the electric and battery powered washers were pretty weak. Sold all my electric and battery powered stuff and went back to a small gas powered washer. I have not saw a power washer that would siphon, they all needed water pressure...
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    Floor Replacement: RE:1986 SS160

    Looking good....I do hope all those lead bars were to hold the vinyl in place while the glue set and were not being used as ballast !!....lol...
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    When a boat owner does not have time to sit at the helm and make motor noises, they have some serious issues !! Get help quickly, a couple good vroom..vrooms can make anyone feel better !!
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    Finding a leak???

    Crawl under and look for missing or really loose rivets. Sometimes a rivet or two can pop out. When underway all the water runs aft so it may appear to leak more ( just a guess here). Unfortunately the best way to find and fix is to remove the floor, unless you find some missing rivets or hull...
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    Finding a leak???

    Filling the boat can work but has it's dangers...to much weight can damage hull or trailer. If you choose to use that method, use a smaller amount and move the boat by tilting the trailer to find the leak. Chances are it is a rivet and they can be tightened if you can find it. If the bottom...
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    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Hoping for the best...good luck.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    That sucks...it is boating season!!
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    My friend forgot to lock the hitch. Doh!

    Actually you got away pretty cheap, but still a valuable lesson ! There are certain things you "must" do on your own for piece of mind !!
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    2005 200hp Mercury Optimax Water in Gas

    Check your fuel from the source, many stations do not maintain there tanks like they should ( to busy to do proper testing) even big name stations!! When I fill my boat, I often add some gas to a small clean container to test at home to be sure the fuel is not contaminated. Our city is...
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    My friend forgot to lock the hitch. Doh!

    Your lucky, my neighbor's truck was brand new and those bumper sensors are not cheap !! I always make a habit of jacking the trailer jack up after snapping the coupler to be sure it was attached then snap the padlock closed to keep it in that position. I never let others snap my coupler just...
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    Sea Ray 1977 200SR

    Boats rot from the bottom up, dig deeper there will be more !!! Not being a spoil sport here, but trying to prevent a serious disaster on the water. In my 60 plus years of boat ownership, I have stumbled across some scary stuff and ugly failures on the water. Keep in mind that wood is a...
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