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    Replacement Tires for dual axle trailer?

    My 2 cents.. I'm fortunate to live on the river so my trailer is not used and when I need it occasionally, like every 5 years. I get the cheapo. If I was running the road, I would get the best. It is all about need.
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    Lower Shift Cable Adjustment - Am I doing it right?

    Go with the video, if you have a need for the assist then setup is a bit different. I just did this an took the assist off. If you feel a need to keep it then adjust the remote cable to fit the assist. I pitched the assist.. I'm not a tech, but it works
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    Bennett Trim Repair And Auto Pro Install

    This thread is a walk thru time, what a history lesson. The sea ray I just acquired has the said tabs but no automatic control just rocker switches. They seem to work but I'm not real sure how to use them..LOL
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    Prop shopping

    Forgot to say, it was a solid 4700.
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    Prop shopping

    The book says 4400 4800 rpm at wot. I suppose I was light as it was just me and half tank of fuel.
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    Prop shopping

    I put a black max 14 1/2 x 19p and it seems to be fine. It will easily reach 4800 rpm on the boat tach, although the speedo doesn't work. That said it seemed plenty fast enough. Gets on plane well, I think it is good enough for my needs and doesn't seem to be stressing the engine so maybe it's a...
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    2000 Sea Ray 5.7EFI alpha 1 gen2

    Here ya go Mike, I took my old one apart just for you! Least I could do for all the help I've gotten.
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    Time to reassemble

    Just a big shout out to all who have helped me with this project. I put it in the lake this morning and had a successful launch. Since I only had 2 and half blades on my prop I didn't run it up but it is so quiet I can hear the engine rather than the gimbal bearing and my shift cable is no...
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    Prop shopping

    Thanks much for the help! At this point a starter prop is better than none. I need to learn a lot more about props but at this point I just want something that will be acceptable and safe. Over time I will get to know the boat.
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    Prop shopping

    Thx, the size checks out as to what the boat came with. I could get another like it, just looking at the many different brands that are offered. Just want the best bang for my buck.
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    Prop shopping

    I inherited a 1995 searay 220 with a 5.7 carbed. The prop on It is a black max 14.25X 21p with half a blade missing. Have no idea how it performed when in one piece. I've no need for a fancy SS prop but I would like to get a decent AL and could use some guidance.. Thx
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    Buffing the hull

    Thanks, i will stick to what still works, this boat hull is not bad. No significant battle scars just frosty. I buffed one side today and I'm happy. Just hope my wrenching turns out as well.
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    Buffing the hull

    I don't trust myself to turn a DA loose with 400 and I'm probably about as grumpy and old as you. I will wet sand with a 800 and work up but I have the time.. I always used to use Fleet wax after the buff, it worked well but always open to something new that might work better..
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    Time to reassemble

    LOL, good answer! I won't either, this boat will live most of it's remaining life with the drive down and if the cable goes south a bit sooner then I will know where that bit goes next time and how to get it there. The fella doing the video in my opinion was a bit off, the grommet is there to...
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    Time to reassemble

    wow I just read my last post and it didn't make much sense to me either. I was pretty hot and tired. There is a plastic grommet that I assume snaps into the transom on the inside to protect the cable from chaffing where it goes into the gimbal housing. should it have gone on the outside of the...
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    Buffing the hull

    No way I will sand it with any thing less than 1500, gel coat is thick but not that thick.
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    Buffing the hull

    I here ya, I
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    Buffing the hull

    LOL, sounds like nothin changed,
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    Buffing the hull

    This process is not new to me. 30 years ago I buffed many using 3M heavy duty compound with a wool pad, but times change. That said, if there's a better way these days, I'm all ears!
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    Time to reassemble

    That is how I believe I have it, i have the same pic in the manual i downloaded. I should stop second guessing myself. How bout that grommet? I suspect the cable will suffer. Bolted the leg on today and it went well
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