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  1. zippy83

    Trailer issues

    Re: Trailer issues I also took the advise and turned the winch over as suggested, however I don't think that this will work.. I can crank in but when I flip the switch it dosent lock into place, I have not thought about that until I was done. is there anything I can do? Is that little peace for...
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    Trailer issues

    Re: Trailer issues Question? Why use a peace of steal that is in a 90 degree angle? I understand that only one side will have holes that will hold it in place.. Could I use this instead? Or should I look for a square tube some place?
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    Trailer issues

    Re: Trailer issues ok so just noticed another little problem. When I moved back the roller as suggested I also raised the boat 2" higher, now I cant get the boat onto the bow stop. I cant raise the bow stop any higher. Pictures are attached. What do I do Now? Thanks Zipp After looking at...
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    Trailer issues

    Trailer Bunks Position Trailer Bunks Position Hello All, I was wondering if it would be a smart idea to position my new bunks just two inches on the outside? Picture is below, the new bunk would be on the ote added peace to the hull.. Thanks Zipp
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    Trailer issues

    Re: Trailer issues Ok so I have moved the front roller 12" back and added another roller in the middle of the trailer. When I did that the boat came off the bunks a little in the front (first 12" or so). Next thing is getting the new bunks installed and raised to the right levels so that is...
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    Trailer Bunks Carpet

    Hi All, I was wondering if I could use regular carpet from home depot to cover the 2x4's or should I use a specialized carpet for this purpose. I saw some bunk carpet that bass pro sells but it looks like its a regular carpet with a rubber coating on the inside... Which should I use? Thanks Zipp
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    Winterizing the outboard

    When should I wintireze my outboard? I keep it stored in my garage all the time and sometimes take it out in winter for some trolling. Any advice? Thanks Zipp
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    Keeping the Battery in good condition

    Hello... I just got new two batteries (trolling motor and starter) and since winter is approaching I would like to know how you guys deal with keeping the battery good. I am storing the boat in my garage but like most of the normal garages it does not have a heating vent. Thanks Zipp
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    Trailer issues

    New Bunks New Bunks Since I have to do some real maintenance on the trailer I was thinking of replacing the bunks. From the looks of it they need to be replaced anyway. I currently have two 2x4 bunks positioned verticly. I was wondering if I could use 2x6 instead? I have a 16FT aluminum LOWE...
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    Trailer issues

    Re: Trailer issues Many of you keep mentioning that I need to put a Roller on the A-Frame. I am not sure if I know where that is. I have attached a picture what I think its the A-Frame
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    Trailer issues

    Re: Trailer issues Thanks for the explanation... Here is a picture of the bunk brackets. It looks like I cant adjust these but I'm sure I can get new few of those.
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    Trailer issues

    Re: Trailer issues So currently for me to add another roller I would need to raise the bunks about 2", because currently the clearance between the bottom of the hull and the trailer is 1 3/4". I am assuming the brackets that the bunks sit on can be purchased that will allow me to raise that up 2".
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    Trailer issues

    Hi All, I have noticed that my boat when trying to get it out of the water scrapes on the bottom frame of the trailer. I have tried lowering the trailer into the water where the trailer bunks only peek out of the water, I have tried where the tips are out 3" I have tried with it out 1" but...
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    Hull Cleaner

    Re: Hull Cleaner So here is what I got from a local marine shop... BEFORE..... AFTER..... All I had to do is add 1/4 of water to the mix, make sure the outside temperature is between 50F - 80F and make sure not to use this product in direct sunlight. I applied it to a dry surface and...
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    Hull Cleaner

    Fellow Boaters, I have head this question before and I was told to use Oxalic Acid also knows as Wood Bleach on my 16ft aluminum boat, however I am not able to find that acid anywhere. I looked at Lowes, Home Depot, Ace, Menards, no one knows what I am talking about.. I searched google but all...
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    Outboard Trim

    Hello All, My older outboard does not have an automatic up/down trim so I have to trim it manually. I have been playing with the settings for a while now and have come to the conclusion that I get the best preformace out of it is by trimming it high (please se picture) however in tight turns I...
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    Bow Stop Bracket

    Re: Bow Stop Bracket You are 100% right it is a little low, but I cant adjust it it is as far as it will go. The last 3 to 4" are the toughest. What I do at that point is go back into my car and back the trailer down slowley and carefully, then go out and crank it up and then get the damn thing...
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    Bow Stop Bracket

    Re: Bow Stop Bracket Even MAPP Gass wasnt enough to get this heated to the right temperature, luckly it heated enough so that I was able to use a large hammer to get it right.
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    Two Stroke Trolling

    Hi All, Is it true that you shouldnt be trolling with a two stroke engine? I have an older 1973 50HP Mercury Thunderbolt (in great running condition) and the mechanic I took it to for service once told me that troling with a two stroke engine is not a good thing for the motor. I forgot what the...
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    Bow Stop Bracket

    Hello, I have a 1995 Lowe boat trailer and I need some advice on the bow stop bracket. Over the years it has slightly bent so I am having issues guiding the boat onto the bow stop. I have attached a picture of the part. I would like to know how can I go about straightening that peace, I would...
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