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  1. briangcc

    No sound from speakers

    Start with the basics...are you sure, as in have tested, that you are getting sound out of the head unit? I'm thinking blown internal amp in the head unit here. Hook up an alternate sound source to your amp and see if you get sound - easiest way I can think of is a tablet or laptop headphone...
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    1972 Checkmate MX-15 Rebuild

    Just tossing it out there....why not add the glitter to the base color? They sell it for peeps making epoxy counter tops, jewelry, etc. Might be worth a looksee??
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    thread wear on prop shaft what is causing it?

    Top of the thread, from what I can see, looks OK. Bottom of the thread, towards the plain splines, looks like they're ground down. Hit something??
  4. briangcc

    Chaparral 270 Signature Depth Finder Settings

    Total WAG....Faria by chance? https://fariabeede.com/site_manuals/IS0091_H.pdf FWIW...for 2017 I had to search out all the manuals separately as Chap didn't provide them for the accessories.
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    Considering PWC over boat for time being

    14-16' aluminum tiller boat with 9-20hp outboard. You'll find other uses for it besides fishing.
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    Interesting...as was his first vid on it. I see his points but I also see the potential. Also would like to see an honest in-water review of the boat and motor comparing to a traditional outboard. Doubt we'll get anything close to that but hey...a guy can dream.
  7. briangcc

    1980 Beachcraft I/O Pretty but Rotten

    That wasn't the number I had in mind when I said substantially. A boat in that adjusted price range is more than likely going to be hiding the same issues you're facing now....you'll just be paying more up front for it. Year or two (maybe a bit more) old. So realistically, depending on...
  8. briangcc

    Anti-Rattle solutions

    I fail to see the difference. Once the insert is in your drawbar, you leave it there. Only thing you need to do is tighten the pin - maybe 5 additional seconds of work as compared to a traditional pin/lock? No mods to the vehicle either.
  9. briangcc

    1980 Beachcraft I/O Pretty but Rotten

    I'd personally think you'd need to up your boat budget substantially in order to get a better boat. Even then you're not guaranteed a boat without issues. Right now, in my area, people are starting to think about offloading boats as the dreaded "w" word has to be considered...."winterize"...
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    Are wheel locks the way to go?

    Right up until a thief rolls in with a tow truck and grabs the entire rig - tow vehicle and trailer. Seriously if they want it bad enough, they'll take it. Best advice - stay away from shady/unused/disused ramps, lock what you can (within reason as you do have to undo anything that immobilizes...
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    Trailer Rust, cross members and welds.

    What concerns me are those welds on the cross members. From appearances, and the camera may be playing tricks, it looks like some of the welds have cracked through. First pic is concerning to me as it looks like top & bottom are still attached but that side isn't. I'd be tossing a wire wheel in...
  12. briangcc

    Anti-Rattle solutions

    This is what we're talking about with hitch/drawbar rattle... Pretty sure it's the combination of the SUV being unibody with an open 3rd row basically acts as an amplifier/speaker combo for all that inside. It may also be related to the rear tray/box under the floor behind the 3rd row as that...
  13. briangcc

    First boat reappears...

    Always wondered what happened to it. I bought it in 1999, new, had to be ordered as Anchor Marine (local dealer) didn't have any outboards, only I/O's. Required a $50 deposit. Not shabby for a guy making $9/hr doing call center support. Came with a 120HP Force engine which was repowered in...
  14. briangcc

    Advice on a 4 winns restoration

    It's your decision but in all honesty, given the mold, de-laminating/rotting structure and standing water in the pics, I don't think I'd be comfortable using it given its current state.
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    Anti-Rattle solutions

    I'm pretty sure it has more to do with the cheap HarborFreight drawbar than anything else 🤣 All my drawbars have rattled to some extent, some more than others. Just don't notice them as much with a full frame vehicle - our previous 4Runner or any of my trucks. With the unibody, like the...
  16. briangcc

    1980 Beachcraft I/O Pretty but Rotten

    The engine, if maintained, will last. If not, its a small block chevy 350cui v8 - dime a dozen. Junk yards are littered with them - buy, marinize, install, move on. Merc drive - if maintained, will last as well. So basically boils down to structure. If you like the lines and are willing to...
  17. briangcc

    Anti-Rattle solutions

    Thanks for the replies. This is what I have now and the lock cylinder is in the way when I tow with the Ram... https://www.iboats.com/shop/economy-receiver-lock-fulton-products-imf-1184105.html Probably going with one of these (I checked Iboats and I don't see it or a comparable listed)...
  18. briangcc

    1979 Glastron Carlson CV-23 restoration

    You realize that by leaving rotting wood in your stringers its only going to rot further right? I don't see how the plate is helping things, only masking an issue. Might be better off fixing what's rotted. Have you checked the rest of the stringers as you may have rot further back? Might be a...
  19. briangcc

    Are wheel locks the way to go?

    I think this really boils down to what are you comfortable with? Because, depending on the ramp, one could... lock the drawbar to the tow vehicle lock the trailer coupler to the drawbar lock the wheels using some sort of wheel lock or heavy chain chain the trailer frame to a tree or other...
  20. briangcc

    Help! Water between hull and deck??

    Usually the published weight is a dry, rigged boat unless otherwise noted. So things like seats, windows, carpet, etc are included BUT no gas, batts, safety gear. Usually a motor is included in that weight but you'd have to look for an "*" after the weight to see if there are any exclusions...
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