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  1. JimS123

    Easiest to crank manual winch

    Funny thing, I just retired after 50 years of working. My issues are arthritis, so I can sympathize. I didn't buy a boat to save money. I DID buy several electrics to save my body so I can hopefully have many more years out in the water. That's MY justification. (some of the 11 mandates for...
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    Towing and Cockpit cover concerns?

    Trailerable Boat "Covers" need to have straps. The best are also Vac-U-Hold type, where rear facing vents help pull the cover tight. The OP is not talking about a FULL "cover", he is asking about a snapped in toneau cockpit over, or a bow cover. In this case trailering should be no problem.
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    Adding trim tabs, positioning, transducer placement, etc.

    The configuration of your transom is not ideally suited for trim tabs. Besides, do you really want to relocate things that currently work well, and then drill many more holes in the transom? Your first idea was the best one. Except, skip the SE Sport 300 and install a DoelFin instead. If it...
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    Trailer questions for vintage Glastron Tri-hull

    If you look at the position of the aft rollers, its quite obvious that trailer was set up properly for the hull. The pictures do not show the tongue, but obviously it must be long enough to fit the towcar. If the OP's boat were positioned correctly on the rollers, there would be no room left...
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    Bow mount fuel tank. Balance?

    A bow tank is fine, but don't add more weight. Just move around what you already need. I had a 14' Starcraft with a 25 Yami. Due to the layout (deluxe model, wood deck, etc) it was not practical to move anything. I added a DoelFin and that was the cat's meow. Awesome performance, low cost...
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    New to iboats hello..

    I'm 72 and the Evinrude Big Twin on my Lyman was built when I was only 3 years old as well. My first OB was a '68 40 hp Lark. Similar to yours but with electric shifting.
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    What type/size of boat to get for the St. Lawerence river?

    We have been plying the waters of the St. Lawrence since 1977. Many years we used the 14' Sea Nymph in my signature, with 2 adults and 2 pre-teens aboard. Graduated to a 16' tinny and then a 15' Boston Whaler Center Console. Used a jetski on and off in between. IMHO, these are fairly calm...
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    Easiest to crank manual winch

    The last time I cranked a winch on a reasonably sized boat was 1984. I must not be one of those "many people". Have had several electrics, currently have 2 on current boats. Every single one I have had has been a Powerwinch Brand. My last boat had one on for 35 years and it never wore out or...
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    Power/towing question

    What I read is that everything was OK except when you tried the tube. If it were gas or a plug, it would have bogged down all the time. Same kids?, Same tube?
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    Roller To Bunk Conversion

    I also get refreshed when handling my jetski, but then again its usually 80 degree weather and I'm wet already. Then again, it's only 10' long and there are limited options. OTOH, when retrieving my fishing boat in early November up here in the north having to use hip boots would be a hassle.
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    Roller To Bunk Conversion

    I realize everybody has their own way and like that way, and more power to them. But getting wet feet would be a deal breaker for me.
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    Roller To Bunk Conversion

    Do you mean that you are walking in water up to your knees?
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    Roller To Bunk Conversion

    My current boat sits on a Karavan trailer. A bunk trailer came with the boat. I paid extra to have the bunks removed and replaced with 4 Karavan roller assemblies. Height was an issue since the windshield needed to clear the garage door opening. I made careful measurements. Bunks or...
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    Roller To Bunk Conversion

    Way back when, I believe EZLoader was one of the first to make all roller trailers. If you look up the old specs, they were designed to carry 125# per roller. They got copied and some of the competitors reduced the number of rollers to offer a lower price. THAT's what did it....dents in...
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    Roller To Bunk Conversion

    50+ years of owning a boat. EVERY bunk trailer I ever owned was converted to rollers before even launching the boat. Maybe you need to explain the problems. Sounds like you have either a maintenance or setup problem.
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    Moller and other compliant ventless portable tank

    My Whaler has 2 of these tanks as oem equipment. One works perfectly, the other leaks as you state. I have adjusted the hex fitting, looser and tighter and it leaks either way if the temp gets hot. Sorry, I can't help, but I anxiously await other responses. Obviously, if one works OK, there...
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    Centering boat on trailer (solo) without trailer guides? or DIY guide advice

    For keel rollers, only buy the brackets that mount on the SIDE of the crossmembers using U-bolts. These are adjustable, plus no drilling needed. I buy the brackets by themselves, then add poly rollers that are self centering. Your link is not for side guides. The ones you need are...
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    Painting a boat trailer

    Wire brush the rust. No need to go overboard. Paint it with Rustoleum Rust Reformer. Then prime with Rustoleum fish oil primer. Then topcoat with Rustoleum enamel. I did that in 1986 and the trailer is rust free to this day, even with outdoor storage.
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    Centering boat on trailer (solo) without trailer guides? or DIY guide advice

    IMHO, dealers today don't know crap about anything boating other than charging you big bucks for fixing things with their computer. Setting up a trailer is lost art. Back 54 years ago when I got my first boat I went to the library and learned a lot (remember those old smelly buildings with...
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    Throttle Cable Adjustment 2000 Johnson 90

    Disconnected the cable. Run the throttle on the engine manually to see the full movement. Then, adjust the cable setting to meet that travel. If the travel of the lever will meet the requirement, than all you need to do is adjust the cable position on the motor to go enough both ways.
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