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  1. tboltmike

    Transom Bunk

    I'm in the process of changing the side rollers to bunks. I am thinking about cutting a 4x8 (actually 2, 2x8's epoxied and screwed together) to match the curve of the bottom of the transom so that 90% of the transom is in contact with the bunk. Am I being an over achiever and wasting a lot of...
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    Battery Charging Question

    My 3 month old lead acid deep cycle/starter battery has only been used to start my 115 Hp o/b 5 or 6 times. the engine's alternator is working and the battery has a full water level. I have no large electrical loads like troll motor, bait well pump, electrons. The battery leads are removed...
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    Battery Float Charge..Water Level

    There is a lot of information touting float charge. In none of the text or video's do they mention monitoring water level. What I get out of the info is plug in and forget. Sure seems like monitoring water level should be part of the plan. What is your experience?
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    Roller Brackets used for Bunks

    The rollers just o/b of the keel rollers have just about had it. The cross members on the trailer are 4 feet apart. Considering converting to bunks but use the roller 12" wide brackets. What do you think about drilling width way thru a 2 ft long, 2x12 board to receive the roller axle and fit...
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    Trailer Tire Clearance

    My trailer has a catwalk down one side and it acts as fender. I noticed that there are tire marks on underside of the catwalk. Also, the trailer has P rated tires. Now that it is time to replace, I would like to go to trailer tires. This is a single axle trailer with 14" five lug rims and...
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    Humminbird 788ci GPS Screens

    I am considering this combo unit, but can't find much detail on the Nav screens. I'm curious what detail it shows when approaching a waypoint. Does the scale change automatically, is there a pointer to the wp, does the wp show as an icon getting closer, does the icon dance around as it is...
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    Garmin GPSmap 530s

    I'm considering buying this used unit. Anyone have any experience or comments on this model? Not much info especially the sonar. Thanks Mike
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    Power Winch Cable to Strap?

    I have an old Powerwinch and I'm tired of straining of pulling set cable out of the winch and the occasional stab of a broken strand. Is there any reason not to change to a strap assuming it can be attached to the drum? Thanks, Mike
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    Fuel Performance Data vs RPM

    This doc includes text and chart describing fuel consumption as a function of RPM. Include speed, use rate and MPG. This for my Arrow Glass Cheetah trihull with the original 115 hp Johnson. Hope you find it interesting. Mike
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    Downloading GPS Problems

    I have a Magellan Meridian Color and MapSend Topo. I'm running Windows XL. The software is not detecting the GPS. This connects to the serial port. The Mapsend goes thru a dectect cycle scanning the baud rates. I has been a long time since I've downloaded anything and this has happened...
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    Raising the Height of Trailer above Axle

    The tire dealer suggest replacing my 13 inch wheels with 14's to get a better load rating. My trailer has a catwalk down one side and cannot easily move up without metal mods, no room on bracket adjustment. Can some sort of block be placed between the spring (leaf) and axle or spring and...
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    Rot Proofing Bunk Boards

    I have read thru several threads on the bunk and roller debate and only saw a few mentions on bunk board rot. These discussions have gotten me to consider changing to bunks. Rot on the 3rd Coast is a major issue. So when I change, I want to take the best precautions to perserve the boards. I...
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    Bimini Top Color Selection

    Anyone have experince with Hunter Green? Seems to contrast well with my boat color. However, I'm concerned with a dark color radiating heat in the So Texas sun? How do dark colors hold up to UV degradation, fading, and stay clean looking? Thanks, Mike
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    Fuel Gauge Voltage

    My fuel gauge isn't reading right. Went thru the booklet trouble shooting manual and it doesn't mention voltage from the gauge from the sensor. I have right at 5 volts with the S wire disconnected from the sensor. The sensor resistances are OK, 30 to 240 ohms. Should the gauge be supplying 12v...
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    Helm Alignment

    Put in a new rotary Teleflex helm. The steering wheel has a "Tee" arrangement for the spokes. Going straight ahead the "T" is not aligned and the spokes cover the gauge visibility. The helm is keyed to the wheel. Is there a way to align the wheel? Thanks, Mike
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    '75 Arrow Glass Cheetah

    I am in the process of finishing up a 3 year restoration on an Arrow Glass Cheetah, 18' Trihull. It has the original 115 HP Johnson. It was one year out of the water and 2 in and out of use during the remainder. The boat has been in the family since new and I acquired it in '88 and used it...
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    Bimini Top Questions

    Looking at choices for a bimini for my 18' trihull. I have never owned one or been on a boat with one. I doubt if it will be used for fishing because the straps and rods. 1) The original top snapped to the windshield and the rods attached to a slider channel inside the gunnels. Would the...
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    Battery Tenders

    This battery maintenance device I have has a LED that changes from red (charging) to green (maintenance). I will go days on red before changing to green even if the leads are removed just for a few minutes. Even if green it seems to evaporate about 1/2 of water from the battery in a couple of...
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    Lowrance LMF 400 Wiring Connections

    I have the LMF 400 system, new this week. It is not used in conjunction with a GPS nor Sonar display. There a NMEA 2000 power connection to the network backbone. However, there are yellow and blue wires coming from the back on the LMF that don't connect to the NMEA system. A picture in the...
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    Is This the Same as Crusiers, Inc.?

    I am looking for the bow chocks for a 1961 model 2500, a 16' lapstake runabout. This have a fwd rake. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike
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