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  1. ScottinAZ

    It followed me home honey, can I keep it.... PLEASE.. PLEASE

    I need to check them first. I put the strap on there as a safety, as I didnt want to chance dragging the drive 300 miles home..... I usually use trailering clips, I dont trust 30+ year old hydraulics to not fail at an inopportune moment......
  2. ScottinAZ

    early vs late Cobra bellows.

    It’s already been “nice” checking out the documentation on it. This is the first boat we have had where the manufacturer isn’t out of business, and info unobtainable
  3. ScottinAZ

    It followed me home honey, can I keep it.... PLEASE.. PLEASE

    Yeah, this is the latest Facebook Marketplace find. 1995 Four Winns 170. 4.3 VolvoCobra drive. Floors are SOLID ( I stomptested them, and no signs of flexing or strange noises, Ill core sample later). Needs a fuel pump, maybe a starter and a battery (starter just clicked this morning, but we...
  4. ScottinAZ

    early vs late Cobra bellows.

    given what folks post on Craigslist, I could paint it black, and nobody would be the wiser..... :D its that "rare" Pre-Alpha drive that they collaborated with OMC on..... :D
  5. ScottinAZ

    early vs late Cobra bellows.

    Its my drive, Ill paint it any color I want :D and it can use a touchup
  6. ScottinAZ

    early vs late Cobra bellows.

    you just made my day...... I already have one for the Merc drive on the other boat...... one less thing I need to duplicate. Do you by chance know the shift cable adjustment procedure for the Cobra SX IIRC its different animal than the earlier piece.... I wasnt totally enamoured with getting a...
  7. ScottinAZ

    Tires…

    had no problems on the 300+ mile trip home. Did have to change out one hub, as the dust cap was missing when i got there.... so I swapped that out for cause.... rather than on the side of the road. next up for the trailer is a full service on the other three wheels, and NEW WIRING.... the...
  8. ScottinAZ

    early vs late Cobra bellows.

    cool on the bellows. Just wanted to be sure before ordering. This boat has the 4.3 chevy motor with a Holley 2bbl carb (stock). so no need to worry about the damn ancient EFI crapping out. I figure worst case, if the distributor module goes belly up, Ill find an older marinized HEI type...
  9. ScottinAZ

    Tires…

    Ok, no problem then. I figured different tread patterns may cause “interesting” handling at speed….
  10. ScottinAZ

    Tires…

    Ok. Due to necessity, I had to get two different brands of tire for a trailer I am likely picking up tomorrow ( all 4 are flat, and about 350 miles away…..) I did t want to hunt in a “strange” town for tires, then wait around for them to get mounted, so I bought the tires already mounted from...
  11. ScottinAZ

    early vs late Cobra bellows.

    I am about to do a BAD thing..... I am going to look at a 1995 Four Winns with the later Volvo based Cobra drive. In the interests of sourcing parts, I have been looking for the consumables, namely the bellows.... as god knows how long its been since its been changed, and he isnt telling anyone...
  12. ScottinAZ

    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    most things are.... I was more concerned with the concept than anything else.
  13. ScottinAZ

    marketplace/Craigslist pet peeves.....

    scammers gonna scam..... you would think with the effort they put forth to scam people, they could make just as much with a legitimate job.....
  14. ScottinAZ

    marketplace/Craigslist pet peeves.....

    yeah, but I wouldnt pay 69 Camaro prices for one.....
  15. ScottinAZ

    marketplace/Craigslist pet peeves.....

    somewhat easier said than done..... without using these sources, you are pretty much down to what you see on the roadside (just as hit or miss) or a dealer..... my gripe isnt with the resource, its with the users..... You would think if you were selling something, you would get the details...
  16. ScottinAZ

    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    thats the ideal, and how I have been doing our 15 footer. The issue is, the bottom is VERY slippery on the ramp (I fell on my ass a few times last year) and some of the ramps do not have a courtesy dock right next to them where you can just walk it over. I tend to avoid those ramps, but they do...
  17. ScottinAZ

    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    would love to.... she wont do it... too scared. She doesnt drive either....
  18. ScottinAZ

    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    Bunk trailer. Keep in mind I am a LOT of ballast at 350 pounds or so…. The boat jumps about an inch or so out of the water when I get out……
  19. ScottinAZ

    What thinketh the membership here..... Useful or just hype

    Regardless of how many people go out with me, I inevitably end up launching and recovering solo. I saw this on Facebook, and it has be intrigued, as it would seemingly allow the boat to remain "attached" to the trailer while I get in/out during the launch/recovery procedure. I dont care for just...
  20. ScottinAZ

    marketplace/Craigslist pet peeves.....

    AZ, all you need is the bill of sale..... makes things a bit easier, but can be a bit dodgier as well.... Trailers have a lifetime plate, so NOBODY, and I mean NOBODY has the title to them in their name.... EVER....
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