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    Jack up the bow while boat is on the trailer ...

    I actually had this boat higher than this with no issues. Both sets of wheels were off the ground. I did this to pour foam. Drive was up and boat was ratcheted down real good so it didnt slide back. Once the trailer frame hit the ground it was super stable.
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    facebook and all the misinformation

    If we dont teach history.... The bad will repeat itself
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    facebook and all the misinformation

    The closest thing I get to any social media is I boats. I also have a groupme dedicated for my sons scout activities. I think social media is the death to morality in modern times
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    Happy Thanksgiving

    You all have a great day!..... While I have to work :( 4am-3pm but still will have time to eat with family tonight :)
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    Reattach cap to hull

    I used it on a plexiglass window. I went thru at least a dozen seal samples and took the best one I could find and wanted a little help. It did work but if I touch it .....
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    Reattach cap to hull

    I tried that lexel and it never cures completely. After a year it's still sticky. I went with it cuz it was crystal clear but now wish I didnt use it. In a hidden joint with lots of flex might be fine. Just not exposed where you might touch it
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    Slightly warm trailer hub

    Yup that's what's applicable to most
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    aquasport 175 osprey

    Nice to see you pay a visit
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    Slightly warm trailer hub

    https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.timken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/5556_Bearing-Setting-Brochure-1.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjN1KjFl7L7AhX6LUQIHRicB_oQFnoECBQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2FtXr1RgEcOOCcBuycgmYH
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    Slightly warm trailer hub

    There is an actual side play spec depending on bearing size and application. For wheel bearings I think its .002 . Big Aircraft landing gear is torqued to several hundred foot pounds. Timkin came and did some training at one of the places I worked
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    Old I/Os = Money Pits?

    Also along with the right head gaskets, freeze plugs etc..... it needs a marine cam. There is no overlap in the valve lobes so you dont pull water back into motor
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    New Boat For Christmas

    Here is a little trick if needed. When I put my sch 40 PVC drain in I needed it to follow the contour of the hull. I heated up the pipe so it was soft enough to manipulate into position then let cool. They do make heaters for this but all I did was warm in front of a propane turbo garage heater...
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    Transom patch

    Foam also adds structural integrity and sound deadening.
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    Leaf spring van? Rubber bushings are cheap. Urethane work better. What about just fixing the worn parts?
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    Truck for towing

    If you look at the torque arms it looks like they are designed to slide back n forth so the brakes can work
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    Spare Stern Drive

    Those gears look shot. You should have a nice polished oval mid gear. The pitting you see is most likely from too much pressure on those spots. We have these custom 4 foot wide gear/bearing sets like what a crane rotates on and that looks exactly like what happens to the gearbox output pinion...
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    New Boat For Christmas

    With my cuddy there is a step down and I had to put a "floor drain" to allow the water a place to get to the bilge. I used 1" pvc and bedded it in with peanut butter then glassed over the top. On the ends I ruffed up the pvc so the resin could stick better. I also made nice smooth transitions on...
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    1972 Grew SS245

    The lower unit takes special oil for the electric shift. I didnt see that said anywhere. Fyi
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    New Boat For Christmas

    Ply not poly..... stupid auto correct
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    New Boat For Christmas

    All my marine plywood had those pucks. Also marine poly has waterproof glue with 7 plys instead of 5 I think
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