Recent content by Jeff J

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    new to pontoons

    The third pontoon ads buoyancy so a tri would have a higher capacity than a 2 tube boat. I don’t have boats handy to compare placards.
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    Non-skid for aluminum floors

    I would use a no slip paint or paint additive. Wing walk compound for airplanes works pretty good. Much better than tapes if the surface is properly prepared.
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    Best way to fasten bow rails?

    “Rivnuts eventually just spin in fiberglass BTDT, have two rivnuts that require someone to reach up underneath with a vicegrip” I have the exact same experience where they are used in aluminum. Even the rivnuts that have the tabs don’t seem to hold long.
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    Best way to fasten bow rails?

    Interesting problem. The issue I see with rivnuts and blind rivets is they are likely to crush fiberglass while being set. They also need to be the correct length so knowing the thickness of the material is kind of critical. Fiberglass isn’t always uniform. Is the rub rail the mating line for...
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    Over Voltage Condition

    Cleaning the contacts is always a good first step. You can also use your digital volt meter at the gauge to see if the voltage drop is in the harness or the gauge.
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    How to remove pressed prop hubs before recycling

    I just throw the complete assembly in with everything else when I head to the scrap yard. I threw a prop, lower unit and a lawnmower in the last load which totaled about 6800 pounds. I torn down a pole barn that was in very bad condition. I usually don’t have that much scrap.
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    Need A Metallurgist's Advice

    I’m not a metallurgist but from experience I would say aluminum will break and steel might break. A good welder could repair them if they break.
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    GPS Speedo

    I never noticed any performance differences between materials and number of blades but I don’t have a need or desire to squeeze every bit of performance out of a boat. Diameter and pitch make noticeable differences.
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    Fuel system issues

    The charcoal canister may be worth a look too. I expect wet charcoal could restrict airflow. We had one if those charcoal canisters fill with water. It took me a minute to figure out where the water in the fuel was coming from. The fuel vent could get submerged on a tight left turn and there...
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    Artificial Intelligence

    I used AI last week to identify a tree. Apparently, there are poison ivy trees! 😱
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    Artificial Intelligence

    I have run into this too. I googled 2 different things this morning. AI quoted posts from redit and quora. I received an answer from facebook the other day. I always follow the links to see where the info comes from but sometimes that doesn’t help either. I was looking up something for an old...
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    Fuel system issues

    Checking the vent would be good. Was the vent check valve working when you pulled it? It may also be that you had just the right angle when you to stretched to fill. Experiment with the depth and angle of the fill nozzle. My boat has been very picky about taking fuel since it was new. Modern...
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    Speedometer Not Working

    My dad used to stay dry skiing. Launch sitting on the dock and coast onto the beach. I had forgotten that. Been probably 50 years since I watched him do it. I never did get the hang of skiing but maybe only attempted it once or twice every ten years in my youth.
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    Speedometer Not Working

    I have never been on a body of water that required me to know how fast I am going. The choices have always been “no wake” or do what you want. I use the GPS on my phone or other handheld GPS unit on the rare occasion I get curious.
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    Splicing two 1” square Bimini tubes

    I agree. Inner sleeve and attach with your favorite method. We had one break. I thought the welder would sleeve it but he just did a butt weld and stitched it back together.
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