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  1. JimS123

    Disaster Relief

    We had a family gathering this weekend. My DIL is from GA and some of her family had been affected by the hurricane. I said that I wanted to donate to the help fund and had thought about the Red Cross. My son immediately said NOOOO, it is a govt. thing and most of the money is lost. My DIL...
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    Does the antifreeze you use really matter?

    That is NOT the one you need. Give it to someone else that has an RV. There are 2 kinds of "pink stuff". One is for toilets, sinks and potable water systems. The other is for engine cooling systems. You got the former. It's also the cheaper of the 2 varieties. Lots of bad talk about...
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    Old tandem pontoon trailer question - no brakes

    My state requires brakes required if the laden weight is above 3000 pounds. My last boat (per specs) was at 2850. That was dry. The paperwork stated 2850 pounds. I'm sure that with gas and all the gear it grossly exceeded 3000. I got away with it. I simply hate brakes just because of all...
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    Bone headed move - put the plug in with 3M 4200

    When I had my issue there was no "online". We only had one local marine supply store, plus the Herter's catalog. West Marine had not yet moved into town. The "Lubricants Dealer" close to me sold wheel bearing grease - one for autos and one for boat trailers. We all should be thankful that...
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    Bone headed move - put the plug in with 3M 4200

    My last 2 trailers were private labeled, but manufactured by Karavan. Before the first winterizations I called Karavan with the serial numbers and asked specifically what wheal bearing grease was used. They were 2 years apart and sure enough 2 different products were used. Each time I bought...
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    Sadly a lot of motors will suddenly be for sale.

    I agree. But for the current situation I would pass 100%. I imagine the people spent a lot of time on their house and didn't bother too much with the outboard.
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    Bone headed move - put the plug in with 3M 4200

    I never put ANYTHING on the drain plug. Of course I'm in fresh water. Now that I'm thinking about it, I haven't even pulled the plug in years. My bilge is always dry.
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    Vintage OMC fuel tank rebuild ..

    Forgot to mention he has a web site and he does do mail order.
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    Can skeg damage cause vibration/noise on plane?

    Back in the '60's I damaged a few aluminum props. Then I bought a depth finder. Not a panacea, but I haven't hit a prop in 40 years. We do beach on a sandbar almost every time out. Sand can screw up aluminum, while SS won't be bothered. The REAL reason for SS is the performance that comes...
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    The End

    The weather report for the next week does not look good. The following week we are going to the Caribbean on vacation. After that, who knows? I spent all day yesterday winterizing. Serviced, waxed, detailed and covered. Tanks are full and tires aired. I suppose I could simply take the...
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    Bunk rollers

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    Bunk rollers

    I replaced the OEM bunks with this very setup a week after I bought my brand new Starcraft / Load Rite setup. Worked perfect. Add up the boat, engine and stuff total weight and then divide by the number of rollers. If you have less than 100# per roller you will be fine no matter what type of...
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    Can skeg damage cause vibration/noise on plane?

    Skeg damage is likely not causing this type of vibration. A bent aluminum prop is the likely cause. We all have had prop damage. THAT is the specific reason I got rid of aluminum props many years ago. SS will sustain a lot more abuse.
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    Need help with dirty stubborn pontoons

    Good to know. I guess I'll go back now. Swimming sounds better than a diet anyway.
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    Need help with dirty stubborn pontoons

    When I got my used tinny I cleaned the hull to a shiny finish using a scrub brush and Aluminum jelly. Worked like a charm. As the years went by it gradually tarnished. One Summer we spent a week in Chautauqua Lake in southern NY and after taking the boat out of the water the hull below the...
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    Sears Jon Boat Info Needed

    Good advice. But even better advice is to use bolts. EVERY boat I have ever owned has had the motor bolted. Of course, they have all been trailer boats and the motors were left on when travelling. If the motor bracket was not fitted with bolt holes I added U-bolts and secured it real well...
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    Vintage OMC fuel tank rebuild ..

    OMC dealers are basically non-existent after they went out of business. Maybe you would be lucky to find a current dealer that used to sell OMC in the past. My goto guy is Laing's Outboards in North Tonawanda, NY.
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    To shallow?

    The pic above looks quite like the beach I have been going to for almost 60 years now. It's all sand. We motor in slow and cut off the engine at the last minute and then raise the outdrive. Jump in, grab the bow eye and pull her up onto the sand. The stem sees no damage. The first 3 feet of...
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    The End

    that makes no sense at all...
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    towing - engine in neutral?

    I won awards for science in High School. It got me a University scholarship. After learning a lot of crap in College, I spent a 45 year career in Engineering. "For all the crap I learned in High School, it's a wonder I can think at all". LOL...a quote.....not mine. In any event, there is...
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