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  1. briangcc

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    At this point, I'd be running from this boat, not walking. That's the last I'm saying on this as all my previous posts have the same info...you're over your max tow weight. Period.
  2. briangcc

    Seeing 360 Flasher on Fishfinder

    I don't see your fishing line but I do see the lure being tracked...because it was in the transducer cone. Your other depthfinder/fishfinder may or may not be sensitive enough to see this. You would need to tinker with the location of the transducer to see if it can be tweaked.
  3. briangcc

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    User manual is about as useful as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. It will tell you the pointy end is the bow, and the end with the motor is the stern. Not to run over something and basic rules of the water. There should be enough red flags now that you should be walking...
  4. briangcc

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Car skates...yes its a thing. Pull the tires off the trailer, put the skates directly under the springs and away ya go. Probably drop that puppy a foot or so. Used a set to move classic cars around in storage. Just in case you need other options further down the road...
  5. briangcc

    Careful what ya wish for…

    I like the lines and its pretty much what I envision for my boys as their first boat. That being said, I wouldn't touch it as I have very limited time and no ambition whatsoever to own lots of PPE, several new tools, several hundred hours of sweating in a Tyvek suit grinding away,....umm you get...
  6. briangcc

    Boat

    I agree with possibly a MFG...with a shot transom. You can see waves in it where the aluminum bandaid is being pulled through the transom as it twists. That to me is not safe to use in its current form.
  7. briangcc

    Does the antifreeze you use really matter?

    Two marinas that have done the bulk of service on my boats do NOT use antifreeze in them. Period. Volvo and Merc authorized dealers. They warm them to temp then drain the blocks leaving it dry over the winter. The selling marina who winterized my boat last year used pink antifreeze. Different...
  8. briangcc

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    Bayliners of the 80's had a small cuddy in the 18ft range. The port windows in the cuddy are a tad different which from what I've found on Google changed through the model years. So its a very safe bet you're not looking at a Doral but rather a Bayliner...
  9. briangcc

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    https://www.jdpower.com/boats/1996/doral-international The HID doesn't decode...too short. For that year, would need to be 12 digits. Look here: https://hindecoder.com/ Assuming this is a cuddy we're talking about, that puts the published length at 20' and you're way over your tow rating once...
  10. briangcc

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    And that's not the cuddy...smallest they list is 20'. So something isn't adding up. Besides, that's going to be dry (no gas/batts/gear/etc) and rigged (no trailer). Add all the extras in and its over the limit of the Caravan. OP really needs to be looking at aluminum if sticking with the...
  11. briangcc

    2002 Four Winns 240 instrument problems

    The gauge can probably be repaired if you can live without it for a while. There should be a manufacturer listed either on the face or the back of the unit. It probably has the Four Winns logo embossed on the face correct? If you're not concerned with the logo remaining, replacing may be cheaper.
  12. briangcc

    2024 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense

    And to add insult to injury... https://www.wivb.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-bills-von-miller-suspended-by-nfl-for-4-games-for-violating-personal-conduct-policy/
  13. briangcc

    2024 NFL/CFB News and Nonsense

    Given the absolute clock cleaning the Bills received, I doubt a running back or punter or fill-in-der-blank alone would right the good ship Lollipop. Happens each and every year. They do enough to get to the top, then buy into the hype and come crashing down to earth in spectacular fashion...
  14. briangcc

    VIN LOCATION

    Newer trailers had a sticker applied that had the VIN and a few other tidbits. If that's gone or faded, you'd have to talk to the trailer manufacturer to see if there is any recovery of the info. Depending on your state, you may have to go the home-made route which is getting tougher to do...
  15. briangcc

    My new “old” Larson bowrider

    Being 31 years old and in an era where wood was common place for things like transoms and stringers.....unless your new found floating money pit was pampered it's entire life by being stored in a garage when not in use, you may, and I stress may, have issues lurking below. Floor have a soft...
  16. briangcc

    Hurricane Helene

    That depends Scott. Cause here in NY...we like our pavement salted all year round. So it kinda makes those in NY honest ;)
  17. briangcc

    Upholstery East Cost PA, NJ, NY, DE

    I know of a few by me...one is semi-retired only taking on jobs he wants...did a heck of a job on a tear in my canvas covers and was cheap. McAuley Canvas in Medina NY. Like I said though, he's semi retired and only taking on jobs he wants to do which may/may not be your boat. There's another...
  18. briangcc

    Bought my first boat to cut, gut and rebuild from bow to stern, including engine. Killed my back and suffered the wrath of the fiberglass demons

    Take care of yourself first. Boat will happen in time.
  19. briangcc

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    And we're comparing apples and oranges... Your situation, you're within your tow rating. The OP is vastly over their tow rating which will experience this effect. Personally, I've towed overweight once. Wife's then 2016 GMC Acadia SLE2 AWD with tow package (5k towing) and my then 2005...
  20. briangcc

    My 2015 grand dodge grand 's towing capacity

    Basic physics... More tongue weight, the lower the rear sags and the front lifts up. Good old teeter-totter affect. With less weight on the front tires, less grip. Not only acceleration but steering is now affected. I don't care who you are...steering isn't overrated. In other words...bad mojo.
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