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  1. JimS123

    2001 Mercury 60hp Bigfoot

    A Bigfoot is basically what they call a Command Thrust today. It is indeed a larger 115 gearcase with different gearing and was originally designed for heavier slow-moving boats like pontoons. But today they are being marketed for many other applications. They are more durable, easier to plane...
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    What’s it worth

    I've been a "collector" for umpteen years. I belong to all the collector clubs and go to meets frequently. So, I know a little bit about the market. For some sad but specific reasons I had to thin the herd a bit over the past few months. Nobody wanted anything old. I couldn't even give them...
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    Trailer Tires

    I guess we all have different requirements. Once I ran radials I was anxious to go back to bias. Now the only time I buy a radial is when bias is not available in that size.
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    2001 Bayliner 175 bumper mounting location?

    Yes
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    2001 Bayliner 175 bumper mounting location?

    Your boat should have a bumper (or rubrail as they say) all the way around, so there should be no problem. For tying to the dock I put a fender a foot or so forward of the transom, one midships and another just as the hull breaks toward the bow. If you don't have cleats in the appropriate...
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    Best manual stapler for replacing carpet on bunks ?

    ^ That. But be sure to use SS staples. Not rocket science.
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    Trailer Tires

    If all you do is 25 mi/year at city speeds then you should have no problem. If at some time during those 25 miles you attain highway speeds, then you need tires of reasonable quality. Either way, the tires shown in your pictures needed to be replace many years ago, regardless of your speed or...
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    Boat identification

    My gut feeling is its not a Chris Craft, But I truly don't know. Looks like some sort of kit boat to me, and not one of the CC designs. Post a question on the "Antique Classic Boat Society" and see what they have to say. Regardless, your registration papers should tell you what you have. If...
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    Trailer Tires

    No kidding about Carlisle. I had 2 sets that came as oem on new trailers and they were crap. I bought what I wanted and I found an online supplier that offered it either mounted or unmounted. Simple math made it a no-brainer. Selling the used parts was icing on the cake.
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    Trailer Tires

    After reading a bunch of reviews I ended up buying Kenda Load Stars. I've bought 3 sets now with perfect success, on 3 trailers going back about 8 or 10 years. My only road trips are twice a year for about 400 miles., so take that into consideration. Take the best price, whatever you decide...
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    Anyone use synthetic nylon winch cable? Or anything besides steel?

    In my youth I tried a steel cable on a hand crank winch that came with a rope. Since the arbor was so small the cable was always kinking, and thus found to be inappropriate. The solution was to go to a thicker rope to avoid breakage. Next, hand crankers all came with straps. A better...
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    Boat and trailer length

    Don't use staples, nor carpet. See post #38. Also, don't use pressure treated wood.
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    Where to buy Canvas by the yard

    I leave constructing boat canvas to the experts, but I have made numerous "shades" for the patio and the boat as well. (OK, I design, measure, cut and install grommets or snaps and the wife does the sewing.) At any rate, a gazillion colors and weight grades of sunbrella are available by the...
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    Enclosure, 1984 Seaswirl Sierra Cuddy

    Easy access. Any marine canvas dealer can make one for you.
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    Boat and trailer length

    See post #38.
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    Boat and trailer length

    Yes, the thread slowly evolved because one comment lead to another and we got sidetracked by safety issues. Apologies for that. So, I reviewed the pictures a little closer. To answer your question, the boat should not stick out beyond the back of the trailer. Your trailer is too short...
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    Boat and trailer length

    If there is a potential problem with braking, you need to take the truck off the road immediately until its fixed. Forget about trailing a boat trailer. If you can't do that you should not be driving a defective vehicle. When unloading a boat, you should not be behind the vehicle OR the boat...
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    Connecting Kicker Motor

    Thanks for the link. Naturally, I always look here first, but I couldn't find it.
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    Connecting Kicker Motor

    I bought detachable ball and joint sockets from McMaster some years ago. Here was a quick google search. Try eb for a better price. https://www.mcmaster.com/ball-and-socket-joints/corrosion-resistant-quick-install-ball-joint-linkages/ They mount to SS allthread. The pic here was an old...
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    Boat and trailer length

    THIS^^^ Launching a small boat with a large person in it is a safety hazard. A boat that small can simply be pushed off the trailer. They don't need to float. I learned how NOT to load and launch by sitting at the boat ramp with a cold one watching all of the other newbies. I learned hot to...
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