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  1. demarko210

    Trailer bleeding brakes. Part 2

    This is my first shot at bleeding brakes the objective is simple, remove the air from the brake line. I purchase this item to do the bleeding. Port side bleed normal like I would see on youtube. Port side is the furthermost away from the cylinder. Starboard side was acting up. I am bleeding...
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    Tie down caliper mounting bracket

    2021 I had a shop install actuator, calipers etc on my trailer to get through inspection. 2024 I am doing maintenance on the trailer brakes as the starboard side caliper locked up on me. What I found during my break down of the brakes was a bit disturbing that the mechanic now fired from the...
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    Trailer Brakes

    Question about a seized caliper. If one caliper is sticking and drove about 8 miles without the boat on the trailer, should I replace both calipers, rotors and pads or just one side? Or would a rebuild kit be a better option and would I need to rebuild both calipers and get new pads. Also can...
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    1966 MFG Rebuild

    Anyone know the make of this boat? 1966 something. 16ft
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    Anyone tried one of these boats?

    https://www.minidrifter.com/
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    Waverider Adjustable Absorption

    Anyone have any experience with these pedestals? I dont like the plastic on the base but wondering if they work. I replaced my pedestal for the helm with a taller one (these) to see over the dashboard and it has improved my ride considerably. Also just replace my cushions in my chair and it...
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    Replacing Keel rollers

    Hello, I am looking to replace my keel rollers on my bunk trailer. I have 4 of them the, all need to be redone. Hopefully it will make the boat easier to load. I have a couple of question that I need answered before I can move forward with confidence. First question, should the boat be resting...
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    Looking at 8hp and 15hp 4stroke Merc

    today for my 23 WA as a kicker for trolling, drifting and emergency situations. I notice that some have steering arms from the main engine to steer the kicker when its underload. Is the steering arm necessary? I have been reading that the main engine can act as a rudder when submerge and running...
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    03 150 xl sw 3 gal oil reservoir

    In the process of updating battery wiring and decided to get a rigging tube and reroute my cables inside the non-split 2" wire loom. My question pertains to the 3 gal oil reservoir cap that runs to the emergency reservoir on the engine side. IF I remove that cap with the hose (on the 3 gal res)...
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    Bulkhead behind helm 23' walkaround

    I am in the process of moving batteries from the stern to the cabin and I decided to remove all the carpet out of the cabin. While determining where and how to place the batteries I thought this would be a good time to try and add some plano storage compartments within the cabin since I removed...
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    Chartplotter/FF Wire size

    Wanted to know what gauge wire is anyone using for their plotter or fish finder? If you are running straight to the fuse block with other accessories, with respect I do not want to hear about those. I was reading Garmin support my echomap and they recommend : Up to 4.6 m (15 ft.): 10 AWG (5.26...
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    What gauge clear marine vinyl?

    What size vinyl will I need to update my canvas enclosure windows? My options that I see are 40, 10, 16, 20, 4, and 8 at the moment.
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    Starboard Trim Tab

    My trim tab sometimes does not retract, I have a pair of Lenco electric tabs. When I hit the switch I can hear the motor running but the actuator does not go down all the time. I thought maybe the hinges need to be lubed so I hit with some PB. That helped at first but I notices days later when I...
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    Replacing rode on my windlasses

    I have a Simpson Lawrence Horizon 600 series in the process of replacing rode on the anchor chain. I have had a new 100' 3/8 anchor line around the house for years but I am unsure this line will be able pulled by the gypsy on the windlass. I tried to place the line in the gipsy and it seems to...
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    Towing with/without Overdrive

    I always have my overdrive to the on position. When I turn off I get the O/D off light. I was wondering if anyone turns overdrive off while trailering their load?
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    New Hitch Ball

    Anyone ever use this hitch ball before? Installed it on my truck yesterday and will give it a try tonight.
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    New winch

    First time buying a winch. It's a 2 speed. Wanted to ask if these gears are aligned good enough.
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    Portside hard to steer underload

    I have an mercury 150 outboard that is harder to steer to the port side when underload. Out of the water or not underload you can one finger to both sides. Would this be related to the zinc tab installed over the prop?
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    Hydraulic Steering

    I am looking to change my steering from cable to hydraulic. Never used hydraulic steering before wanted to know should I purchase the unit to match my horse power rating up to 150 or purchase a unit that can handle a larger unit 150-300?
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    NMEA 2K Tilt/Trim

    I am trying to find a device that will place my tilt/trim position on my NMEA network. I was wondering has anyone found such a device that will plug into NMEA/Mercury to read tilt/trim angle? I have been looking at Yacht Devices Rudder adapter for their trim tabs this device seems to covert ohm...
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