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    Spike / pin connected to rod that attackes to railing

    So the other day I went out on a fishing trip on a local head boat. My father-in-law took me and told me all the gear would be provided and not to bring anything. Well i got out there and the fishing reels they gave me to use was crap, The rod obviously hadnt seen a drop of lubrication in years...
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    hub bearings at different temps & losing grease

    So I just moved my trailer from Florida to North Carolina 850 miles. During the road trip I made sure to stop frequently to check the trailer & engine to make sure everything was tip top. I had just recently replaced the leaf springs & installed brand new tires with new galvanized rims in...
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    what to do with piling stump?

    So at my families waterfront property there is a seawall. There used to be a set of stairs for the seawall but it was destroyed almost 10 years ago during a hurricane. For a long time the pilings were left sticking out of the water and were used to tie up boats. At some point in the last couple...
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    Noisy Bilge pump

    My bilge pump is rather noisy when its pumping water. I did a test by having it fill up a 5 gallon bucket and it did the job at a flow rate of 240 GPH. I would take it apart to check the impeller but the screws holding it all together are rusted and cannot be removed. Is it time for a new pump...
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    Is Seatow worth the money?

    So I've had seatow for 3 years now. I think I got few months free for joining but all together I've paid about $450.00 for membership that I've never used. I only take the boat out about 6-10 times a year. I live on the gulf and never take my boat more than 3 miles off shore since my boat is...
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    unable to remove spacer behind prop

    97 Tohatsu 120HP two stroke outboard I recently removed the lower unit to do some maintenance. I needed to clean out some build up from the speedo tube, replace the impeller / gaskets, and generally check and grease things. This is the first time I've done this since I bought the boat a few...
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    trailer hub zerk fitting off center

    So I was greasing my trailer hub bearings when i noticed something odd. when I take off the rubber seal to access the zerk One of the hubs has the zerk fitting in the center and the other is on the right side. Does this mean theres something wrong with my hub or maybe the hub was replaced and...
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    gouging on drive shaft?

    So I've taken the lower unit off my 1997 Tohatsu 120HP 2 storke outboard to inspect unit & replace impeller when I noticed something alarming with the drive shaft. The drive shaft is rubbing against the top of the plastic impeller case. it appears as though the shaft has lost a small amount of...
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    winter maintenance in Florida?

    19' Seasport dual console / trailered & covered Tohatsu 120hp 2 stroke outboard / tilt down I live in North West Florida where the temperatures rarely drop below freezing. Because of this i don't do much winterization on my boat. Because I can still get out on the water some days I simply start...
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    can you Re-laminate De-laminated 1/8" decking to new plywood?

    97 Seasport 19' dual console Background: I bought my boat a few years ago knowing it had some soft spots in the deck. It turns out that the deck is made of 3/4" OSB instead of plywood. The rest of the boat seems to be well made and the stringers are all in good shape, from what i can see...
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    will pressure treated Plywood last 10 years under nylon?

    I got my boat cheap, I store it in my back yard, with a boat cover. I'll take the boat out on the salt water maybe 20 times a year if I'm lucky. I'm not planning to preserve the boat in antiquity, I don't need to pass it on from generation to generation, I don't care about the proper way of...
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    Deck Replacement advice needed

    I bought this boat for a great price knowing it had soft spots in the deck. Although its currently functional, I want to go ahead and make plans to replace the deck preemptively. I have access to the sub-deck from the two hatches on either side of the bow (areas in green in picture). on the...
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    unable to tilt down outboard motor with low oil alarm?

    120hp Tohatsu 2 stroke outboard 1996 Right as I got back to the boat ramp to pull the boat out of the water my Low engine oil alarm went off. My buddy already had the trailer on the ramp and was waiting for me so i decided to go ahead and trailer the boat. when I got the boat out of the water i...
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    Settle a dispute about the difference between a lake boat and an inshore boat

    So my roommate keeps calling my boat a "lake boat". Its a 19' Fish & ski with 120hp outboard, half transom. It came with a galvanized trailer, everything on the boat is stainless steel. When you look up the definition of a "fish and ski" boat it describes it as being for lakes & inshore waters...
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    Will my aerator drain my battery?

    I'm trying to decide whether I should spend the $35 to get a timer switch for my aerator. Currently I have an on / off toggle switch and when I'm fishing with the motor off I'm worried about running down the battery. About how long would it take to run down a battery to a point where i couldn't...
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    How much truck do i need?

    I'm in the market for a truck and I'm wondering if a F150 v6 4.2L Manual Transmission Truck is too small to haul my 19' bow rider. Many have told me I need a v8 4x4 to launch at the boat ramps. I'm curious to hear the opinion of someone with personal experience or actual knowledge. Thank you!
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    how to siphon gas?

    I want to be able to siphon gas from the 56 gallon boat tank for emergency use or when I need fuel for a car / yard equipment in a pinch. I currently have a bulb type hand pump that's not doing the trick. Its plenty long enough and uses 1/2" diameter tubing but it doesn't work on my boat. Does...
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    Can I uninstall an hours meter?

    My instrument panel has an hours meter on it but Id like to replace it with a battery volt gauge. If I decide to re-install the hours meter at a later date will it read the correct hours? How do these work?
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    Is my boat safe? "Edited"

    I recently bought a 19' Duel console with a 120hp tohatsu outboard. I live in north west Florida which is a coastal town on the gulf of mexico. I've read articles that talk about safety features to look for in a good small boat. are there any special considerations or flaws with this boat that I...
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    Can I replace plywood subfloor on Bow Rider?

    I bought a 97 19' Seasport bow rider knowing that there were some soft spots in the plywood subfloor. I have my own home renovation business so I have all the tools, a good bit of knowledge, and the initiative to undertake a project like this. The only problem is I cant find any information...
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