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  1. JASinIL2006

    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    @SkaterRace said "It was done that way to handle the larger boats that go in and out there even though 90% are smaller ones." We really need him to return to answer, but it sounds like a poorly designed ramp/dock.
  2. JASinIL2006

    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    I think what he means is that the ramp and the dock are parallel to one another, but the dock is offset about 3' from the edge of the ramp, meaning that even if he angled his boat to be right on the edge of the ramp, he's still 3' from the dock.
  3. JASinIL2006

    Y pipe

    Rarely is it a good idea to fill the bilge with water. It doesn’t replicate the pressure on the underwater parts when the boat is in the water, and all it does is get water inside the boat where it should not be.
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    Folding dock cleats

    Those should be perfect, then.
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    Folding dock cleats

    We've been using these on our dock at the lake cabin. They work pretty well and they are much less likely to catch a toe. I don't think they're as strong as regular dock cleats, so if I had a very large boat and lived in an area prone to bad storms or heavy seas, I'm not sure I'd trust them them...
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    Transom

    The cost of having that work done by others would be prohibitive and would probably more than the boat is worth. That's why so many of us have done the work ourselves; the only cost is materials/tools/personal protection equipment. Unless the '84 Glastron has some serious sentimental value to...
  7. JASinIL2006

    Iemand ervaring met Teak Foam Decking mat

    Are you considering foam (e.g., EVA) or HPL (high pressure laminate)? If you're referring to HPL, I'd make darn sure it's rated for exterior/marine use.
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    Bow and Cockpit Tonneau Covers

    Adding snaps is a snap. Not difficult at all, either on the covers or on the boat.
  9. JASinIL2006

    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

    Nothing wrong with exploring options… @TripleJGraffis , keep asking your questions.
  10. JASinIL2006

    2000 Stingray 190 RX Restoration

    Did your friend transfer the title to you also, so you legally own it? If not, I‘d hold off spending any money on the boat.
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    Can’t get outdrive fully seated

    Unless alignment is really bad, when you get that close it seems like it's either the shift shoes aren't lined up, the O-rings were lubed too heavy or the splines are not lining up. First thing I'd try is to rotate the prop just a bit while pushing in on the drive. If you're that close to having...
  12. JASinIL2006

    Bayliner Trophy Bilge pump question

    If I was only a trailer boater, I would not bother with a second pump. If you keep your boat in the water, even only for a few days/weeks at a time, then a second bilge pump is cheap peace of mind.
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    The frontal and side areas of a travel trailer/horse trailer/utility trailer are very different that of boats, which is why those kinds of trailers require more tongue weight.
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    With a boat, greater than 10% is not necessary. Maybe if you''re pulling a heavy utility trailer or travel trailer, but 7%-10% is fine for a boat.
  15. JASinIL2006

    HI! New Here!

    Google "pee funnel". Lots of variations.
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    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

    The help I got from this crowd was so much more valuable than what Youtube had to offer. Youtube vids have interesting (and often contradictory) ideas, but Iboats brings the goods!
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    Hybrid Vehicles

    I don't think that's generally how hybrids work. I think they charge through regenerative braking and by using excess electricity from the alternator while the engine is running.
  18. JASinIL2006

    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

    It is set to ON during normal operation. If one of the batteries dies, you set the switch to "Combine Batteries".
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    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

    The Blue Sea Add-A-Battery kit is pretty easy to install and it really is nice to have the redundancy of a second battery.
  20. JASinIL2006

    Boat buckle tie down location

    I mostly agree with what you say, but the location of the straps picture will do nothing to keep the boat from moving forward in the event of being rear-ended; if anything, the straps as shown in the pictures are pulling the boat toward the tow vehicle.
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