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    I have 2 Karavans. Both were private labeled Whaler and SeaRay and came with the boats. I think those sure lubes are the cat's meow...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Portable Gas Tank Location.
    The only comment I have is to be sure the compartment is vented. If not, cut a hole in the side and add a vent.
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    I used to repack yearly. I always had a few drops of water in the hub, but never had a rusted bearing. Then, I got bearing buddies and...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Boat budget question.
    As an Engineer in charge of product development and process improvement, I always had to do the calculations to validate my projects. I...
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    I rode all thru High School and College. My Sweetie went along with me many times. After our Engagement, 2 things happened. First...
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    Firearm deaths in 2023 were 18,874. That does not include suicides, which of course were not accidental. Of the 41,000 auto deaths...
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    We stop every 100 miles. I walk around and check bearing temp, look for grease spatters on the back of the tires and check the tires...
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    Our journey to our Summer vacation is 200 miles on an interstate at 65 mph. We caravan - 3 cars with 3 trailers and 3 boats. We adhere...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Kicker motor vs towing.
    I have a Panther mount on 2 of my boats with kickers. These mounts are awesomely sturdy, and I use multiple boats thru bolted with a SS...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Kicker motor vs towing.
    Not necessarily. My last boat had an I/O with a built in tank. My 9.9 2-stroke used a separate 6 gal portable tank, stored under a...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Kicker motor vs towing.
    If you boat in small bodies of water with little current, have a cellphone and know that there are boaters that can help you, and/or...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Kicker motor vs towing.
    Calm winds, mid day Friday, full sunshine, the morning weather report said seas less than a foot. At the launch ramp the VHF weather...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Kicker motor vs towing.
    As a member of BoatUS, my towing policy is included. With 57 years of boat ownership behind me, I have been stranded in a boat 3 times...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread Boat Recommendations.
    We boat in the upper Niagara River above Niagara falls. Safety has always been a concern. There was never an issue, nor did we feel...
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    JimS123 replied to the thread New Winch or Winch Strap?.
    If you have a spare tire on your trailer, naturally you put a tire cover on it. If you store the boat outside naturally you put covers...
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