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  1. JimS123

    STAINLESS OR NOT

    "Quantifiable" may also be subjective. Sure, speed improvement is one data point, higher mpg is another. But hole shot, maintenance costs on the sandbar and bow rise are not as easy to determine. My kickers run aluminum, as do every motor I ever had under 30 HP. All others run SS since 1977...
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    Economic Impact of a Boat having Flood on the Title

    Better check your state rules. Homeowners may only carry up to a certain size and HP. I have 4 boats and only 1 can be covered by HO.
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    Old motors DEMAND to be retired when they are 65 years old..

    Vega had an aluminum block engine. Back then they were not fully engineered yet. One of the engineers that developed that engine was in one of my engineering classes (back in 1970 or 71 as I recall). We were both going for Masters. The news proclaimed that the Vega was to be introduced next...
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    Trailer fit?

    Lousy trailer. The bunks stick out too far.
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    A nice tip but it’s not about stern drive storage in the up position

    My University studies and my 45 years of Engineering experience has shown that addressing the worst possible scenario is the only way to go. Obviously, a one-in-a-million plant failure can cost lives, while a failed boat trim cylinder will only cost money. Surely, an outdrive up all Winter...
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    Engine size for Wooden Boat?

    I had a similar size and weight boat years ago and originally had a 40 on it. It did have a forward wheel, though, not a tiller. When I had engine problems, I traded it in for a 60. THAT boat was now squirrely. Another tinny I owned was rated for a 25. THAT was also squirrely. I settled on...
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    Wobble roller placement

    What's a "Weeble"?
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    Lund Renegade 1975 vs Ranger RT198p

    I never felt the need for a bass boat, but now after reading the comments in this thread I sure won't get the urge. We have been plying the waters of the mighty St. Lawrence around Clayton, NY for the past 32 years, so I can attest to it's changeability. What is seemingly a quiet inland stream...
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    Re-carpet Lowe FM160

    Marideck or Nautolex is the only flooring that belongs in an aluminum boat. Standard equipment in Starcraft and many others. Even my first fiberglass runabout had it. Non-skid, east cleanup, easy on the feet. Only skill level 2 required. I once did a Starcraft update and the new parts I...
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    Antique Motors - Scott Atwater, Game Fisher and more

    Yeah, sorry to say the market is soft now. Sure, the Merc s the most sought after of the lot, but it (and others) are missing the bottom cowls, so a full restoration is not possible. IMHO, offer the lot as parts motors for $200, but take the first $100 offer.
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    Wobble roller placement

    My boat is 2 feet shorter than the OP's, but the trailer is configured about the same. Except, my wobble roller assemblies have 8 rollers on each, not 4. If I wiggle my rollers, I can make each one move. My hull is gently cradled. PS - I also have a single axle trailer. Adding the spec...
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    Wobble roller placement

    Net dry weight is only one item needed to calculate gross boat weight. How big is the fuel tank? Then add the weight of the gas.
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    Wobble roller placement

    The picture is deceiving. The boat looks heavier than that. Even with your figures, when you add fuel and gear it comes to more like 160 pounds.
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    Wobble roller placement

    IMHO that trailer is totally inadequate for that boat. There are not nearly enough rollers to support the weight. Divide the total boat weight by the number of rollers. If each roller carries more than 125 pounds, you got a problem. The last pic of the Loadrite is more like it.
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    BRP Selling many of its marine assets

    I only know what I read on the internet, so take that for what it's worth. When BRP originally shut down Evinrude, they stated that warranty work would still be honored, but they had paid Mercury to do it for them. No argument that the modified ETecs were fine motors, but the public simply did...
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    BRP Selling many of its marine assets

    Evinrude was eliminated some years ago. BRP no longer makes outboard motors.
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    Rust, generally how to clean and best spray to keep it from rusting?

    You can grind and sand the crap out of it, and then prime and topcoat. But, did you remove 100% of the rust? Wire brush wheel on a drill motor to remove loose scale, then kill the rust with Rust Reformer. Then prime and topcoat. You can do kit hard or do it easy. That doesn't matter. What...
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    winter cover

    Any system (tarps, wrap, etc.) will work. Entering can be built in. However, winter cruising is the issue. You will need to take the covering off and then replace it. You need indoor storage with immediate access.
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    winter cover

    No kidding. Blue tarps are crap. Silver is the only one that will last. BUTTTT, expect mold. Once your upholstery is spotted, you'll wish you spent the $110. Shrink wrap is OK...maybe. A sloppy installer and you got mold. In my case I spent $15,000 for a pole barn. Never need a...
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    1995 Spartan Supreme roller trailer

    I've been towing boat trailers around for 56 years. Never owned one that didn't clang a little bit.
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