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  1. briangcc

    Vinyl trim replacement

    To me....that looks like the stuff rub rails are made out of. To me....it looks like the manufacturer.... Installed the metal channel Installed the rubber insert Bent the ends down over the edge Installed the trim panel Without being there, that's what it looks like which would make it a...
  2. briangcc

    Broke down out of town.

    Is there a Tractor Supply or other home/farm store nearby? Because they sell axles as well. May be worth a trip if you know the measurements.
  3. briangcc

    It's Time!

    If you look at some of these restos, they started out with great ambition and tight timelines.....right up until they found out there were other issues lurking which required addressing. So....I would be very, very flexible with timelines starting any kind of project. If you have my kind of...
  4. briangcc

    New Boat blues

    https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-oe-solutions-upgraded-aluminum-engine-oil-filter-housing-926-876/12573489-p?product_channel=local&store=4646&adtype=pla_with_promotion&product_channel=local&store_code=4646&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6K2TuKGZ-QIVgMmUCR0ehAMoEAQYBSABEgJyJfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Will...
  5. briangcc

    Easiest way to weigh a boat

    https://www.jegs.com/i/Tanner-Racing-Products/406/50520/10002/-1?_br_psugg_q=scales# Got a spare +3k? Could offer it as a service going forward. Just need a jack to lift the trailer up OR pull forward onto the scales.
  6. briangcc

    Trim cylinder rebuild - Seized inner pin (closest to transom)

    Autozone rents/used to rent tools like pullers - I did it to move the pulley from a PS pump... Anywho it was a security deposit and you got that back when you returned the tool so all in all - freebie.
  7. briangcc

    Liquid Transom hmmmm?

    @archbuilder used Seacast, I believe, on one or more of his boats. To pour in you need to have the skins intact on both sides of the transom (inner and outer) so you may need to do some work prior to your pour.
  8. briangcc

    New Boat blues

    I have to ask....did you investigate what motors were offered on the SeaRay before pulling the trigger? https://specs.boatguideweb.com/specifications/sea_ray/sport_series/220_sundeck/ Seems the boat was optioned with the lowest available motor so...yeah, performance isn't going to be the...
  9. briangcc

    1984 StarCraft islander 221

    Looks nice. Graphics for the side??
  10. briangcc

    opinions ---hub temps

    Mine are usually luke warm at best. Any warmer and there's generally an issue.
  11. briangcc

    Easiest way to weigh a boat

    Know a Trooper who does semi inspections? They have portable scales for when they make all semi's go through spot inspection to determine if they are within their allowed weights.
  12. briangcc

    trailer wants

    In the long run it may be a wiser move to simply sell off the single axle trailer and put the proceeds towards a tandem. It's still not going to feel any lighter and may actually feel heavier due to the added weight of the tires, rims, axle, springs, etc. Having owned both, a tandem seems to...
  13. briangcc

    Towboggan watermat nosediving

    For me, it'll be whatever is on sale at the time I need it. I'm still a long ways off yet from that.
  14. briangcc

    Poor man’s boat - 1988 sea Ray weekender 230

    You might be better off looking at an entire outdrive from SEI. As for parts, you can look at iboats for some items - cleats, handles, etc. If you're looking for say a left side bolster....well you're better off making you're own. Or pay an upholstery shop to make it but be prepared to fork...
  15. briangcc

    Restoring a 1959 MFG runabout.

    Bringing back memories of ours. We had back to back bench seats. Later on the metal supports gave up the ghost so be on lookout for metal fatigue. Floor was a few thin sheets of plywood up on wooden risers. Had bolts embedded in the risers and brass/bronze t-nut looking hardware to hold the...
  16. briangcc

    Ideal tongue weight?

    So it is broke - ie trailer is swaying. Then in that regard looking at your trailer about your only recourse is to move the winch stand closer to the coupler. You may have to reposition your bunks in the process so the transom is properly supported. You're not moving the axle unless you break...
  17. briangcc

    Ideal tongue weight?

    I had to look it up....Rinker (per that wonderful magazine that touts vaporware) states the dry weight is 3050 for the boat. As long as the trailer isn't swaying around, I'd leave it....why fix something that ain't broke?
  18. briangcc

    Steering actuator vibration

    Late to the party but my '05 5.0L GXI did that. Took it in and marina did a tuneup on it - plugs, wires, cap, etc. Problem was fixed. If you haven't done those parts yet, I'd look into it. Low fuel pressure on my '05 caused a high pitched whine that was very cyclic. You couldn't keep the...
  19. briangcc

    Boat weight

    All depends on what you're looking at/for. If you're not opposed to it, look at aluminum boats as you're going to find that you can go larger since the boat itself weighs substantially less than a comparable fiberglass boat. For ex: Lund's 2025 Impact XS has a boat weight (minus engine) of 1685...
  20. briangcc

    Boat weight

    Very few list a total package weight that includes boat, motor, and trailer. IF they do, its as mentioned above - dry....meaning no batteries, no gas/water, no safety gear, etc. Trackerboats (the ones that you mainly buy at the big box sporting goods stores with a big old bass logo - you know...
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