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  1. JimS123

    Looking for a owner manual Tahoe Q4 2006

    The only boat manuals ever printed are for upscale boats. Unlikely Tahoe ever printed any specific manuals. Google the engine manual.
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    Manual?

    They probably didn't make one way back then, but now trying to get anything for an old 23 year old boat is probably useless.
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    Dumb-dumbs at the Dock . . .

    The rules at my launch ramp are clearly printed on a big sign. Boats with trailer have the right of way. No swimming, etc. No car parking in the long spaces for boats with trailers. PERMIT REQUIRED. My issue is not with kids, but with idiots throwing sticks to their dogs. I simply pull...
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    Can anyone help with identifying trailer?

    That works if your state will allow it. In my case I actually DID build a trailer and you wouldn't believe the hoops I had to jump thru. In the end the hassle and extra taxes weren't worth it.
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    Converting from vertical 2x4 to horizontal 2x6 bunks

    The longitudinal "battens" were 1x3", and yes there were 4 of them on the bottom. Additionally, there was a 1x4" keelson running down the center. The chine logs were 2x3". Of course, all of these are located INSIDE the boat, so they only impact structural integrity, not trailer-ability or...
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    Converting from vertical 2x4 to horizontal 2x6 bunks

    My very first homemade boat was a 16' V-hull with an 80" beam. It ran with a 60 HP 2-stroke. The hull was 3/8" marine plywood. After a few years I pulled the motor and slid her off the trailer to repaint the bottom. Not a sign of any dents or damage. Oh, that trailer had no carpeted wooden...
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    Converting from vertical 2x4 to horizontal 2x6 bunks

    I suggest you put a pair of vertical roller style side guides on the back of the trailer. Otherwise it will be hard to center the boat when you retrieve it. https://www.iboats.com/shop/tie-down-engineering-boat-loading-roller-guides.html
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    Can anyone help with identifying trailer?

    My guess is that its a Holsclaw. The library link above has old catalog pics. Find the one that matches your size and there you have a model number. The plate would be the serial number. IMHO, one of the best trailers ever made, but long out of business.
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    Converting from vertical 2x4 to horizontal 2x6 bunks

    A protruding "keel" is not necessary to have keel rollers. In your case I would use flat rollers on every trailer crossmember. They will not only add more support, but you won't believe how easy the boat is to launch. The Lyman in my signature has been riding on two 1 1/2" 3 foot long bunks...
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    Converting from vertical 2x4 to horizontal 2x6 bunks

    I never did it, so I can't help. My question, though, would be why? Many many boats riding on 1 1/2" wood, certainly many are a lot bigger than a Jon. If it were me I'd add a set of keel rollers and call it a day. ()which is what I have done many times, including the 3 boats I currently own)...
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    Montgomery Wards Sea King Outboard

    Its a 1971 3.0 HP. Hunn's Old Outboard Book suggests a $50 value for a motor in good running original condition. It's value is as a "user", not a "collector".
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    Acceptable trailering?

    I towed with an Equinox (Chevy version of the Terrain) for 9 years with a boat of similar weight. It had the factory towing package with a factory 1 1/4" hitch. I didn't give it a second thought.
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    Towing over rough terrain with outboard down?

    NEVER trailer with the outboard down. Use a transom saver or secure the engine with a twobyfore and bungees if you don't want to spend money. MY FIL and I had this argument for many years. His last 5 miles to his camp was a rough dirt / stone road. His last trip with the motor tilted up was...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    I bought a plastic tank in about 1975. It went into the trash shortly after. I have restored several boats and always was able to find an old metal tank for cheep prices. A little elbow grease and some fresh paint and they all work like new. I must admit m y Whaler came with a pair of Tempo...
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    New Boat blues

    I agree with what you said.....mostly. I replaced points 25 years ago and never looked back. The pertronics ignition made the boat run a lot better and of course eliminated a lot of maintenance. I know, I know, people say they are junk. When I sold the boat it had been in use for decades and...
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    New Boat blues

    Most any boat can have stellar performance if the prop is optimized. Now, if you want a family boat that can provide hours of enjoyment, that;s what to do. If you NEED the fastest boat on the water to show off to your friends, buy a boat with a humongous engine and be willing to pay at the pump.
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    2005 Yamaha WaveRunner® FX High Output

    The owner's manual is quite clear about lubricating the cables. Steering issues is a no-brainer. This engine is noted for needing new plugs every few years. The forward / reverse mechanisms are more easy peasy normal maintenance. If the thing won't move, maybe your reverse gate was never...
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    Backing up

    I never saw anyone back off a trailer. Some of us push the boats off and the rest float them off. I guess our ramps bust be pretty good.
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    73 Starcraft

    That's what they call unobtainium.
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    Modern Engine Thoughts

    As an old buddy of mine once said: "I didn't buy a boat to save money".
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