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    Tandem axle trailer weight?

    Of course I don't have a vin yet as I have not bought the boat. But it appears from what I am hearing elsewhere that my estimate of 2500# might be heavy. Had many boats over time, I know what the gear can weigh and I am taking that into consideration also, but thanks.
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    Tandem axle trailer weight?

    I am looking to purchase a Bayliner 2452 boat. Dry weight is some 4800# and I know from experience what the fuel, water and all the stuff you take with you weighes. This 24' boat sits on a typcial tandem axle trailer. Would anyone guess what the weight of the trailer could be? I don't want to...
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    Windlass questions

    I did not expect a windlass to break an anchor lose. If I do buy one it will be a DYI install. Done a lot of that type of work in the past and owned many boats and RVs
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    Windlass questions

    Wow, never used that much rope or chain on the West Coast and the tides ran 6-7 MPH at times.
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    Windlass questions

    Most likely use will be in less than 100' water, mostly around 40' as my research has shown locally. Scope? don't understand your query. I used to run around 6-10' of chain in salt water on the West Coast using a typcial mud anchor. Used to fish for sturgeon in the Sacramento delta, Suisun and...
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    Windlass questions

    Jerked many loose in my time and then dragged them up by hand. Just looking for advice on a windlass at this time.
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    Windlass questions

    I think I am going to buy a 24' cabin cruiser. We are older and have anchored in mud and rocks on the West Coast before and had to break the anchor loose and then pull it up. I am thinking a windlass might be in order but never had one. Now located in SC and not sure what the bottoms are like in...
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    Tracker Guide V14~good?

    Yes my main problem relates to spinal stenosis they call it. Makes it really hard to bend or even walk distances at time. But life goes on!
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    Tracker Guide V14~good?

    Spnet my life maintaining electronics on the fast attack subs for the Navy as a civilian so I know what all needed to be done and how to do it. My problem is why should I do it? At 77 I don't really want to do the work and there are lots of boats for sale around here.
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    Tracker Guide V14~good?

    No, just too much work redoing the electrical system completly.
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    Tracker Guide V14~good?

    I just went and looked at the boat. The electrical was done by someone that did not have a clue. The motor is a newer 9.9 electric start no less. Pricey I don't think it has had much use. Maybe I will make him an offer later today
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    Tracker Guide V14~good?

    I want to get back to fishing and living in SC now we have lots of lakes. I found a 1994 Tracker Guide V14 with trolling motor, trailer and 9.9 motor (2014 motor). The owner says it is riveted but looks great online. Is this boat OK at its age...
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    Mercury 20 HP electric trim question

    I am missing something. My motor is new and just now got a first hour of break in last week. I noted however in order to trim the motor up I must shift to the neutral position and then and only then can I raise the motor. I can move it down while moving, just not up. It's as if the trim feature...
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    Cowbells

    I am pretty new to fresh water fishing. Grew up around salt water and knew most of the tricks there. Here, landlocked in AZ. I see most people that seem to be productive consistently seem to use cowbells and they seem to work when almost nothing else does. Reading about how the flashes emulate...
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    maximum current draw?

    I am working on my boat relocating some items. I am relocating my group 29 battery and 6.6 gallon fuel tank forward. I would like to put in a remote switch to provide power to the electric start/trim motor. I thought a hidden switch might provide a little security for the tiller controlled...
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