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    odd keel roller needed

    I need to find the replacement for the keel roller which supports the bow (NOT BOWSTOP) on this old 1985 era ShoreLander trailer. It is a black rubber dumbell style roller: 5"L x 3.75" Dia. with a shaft insert 1.25". It is supported by a plate attached to the frame, 3-piece bracket attaches to...
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    Fuel Leak at sender unit? UPDATE

    While trying to start the engine on muffs today it would not start. I inspected the engine compartment and noticed fuel odor and fuel leakage around the gasket of the sender unit located on the gas tank. I had inspected the bilge area prior to attempting to start and didn;'t smell or see...
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    Bearing seal headaches

    This is on a 1985 era trailer, ShoreLandr. I replaced the bearings and seals two yrs. ago, using specifications we could piece together from the old parts which were so rusty and shot it was hard to determine. New Seal at that time went in too easy I thought. Now on inspection the races and...
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    Starter repair Volvo AQ125A: Hitachi starter? PICS

    I will be repairing the starter on my AQ125A volvo engine. The bendix isn't engaging the flywheel and I have a replacement part for that. Engine does not turn over, starter just spins...last fall it started making a squealing noise now it does not engage. However, the Seloc manual doesn't show...
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    Engine cover needs insulation/soundproofing

    The engine cover on this 1985 era Capri 1950 has lost all its sound proofing/inside insulation over the years. I know I read some threads about people installing a substitute material. Anybody completed that project and how good is the material? Thanks.
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    What is the maintenance schedule on wheel bearings?

    I am getting the boat ready for the season and did a bearing inspection. I replaced these bearings in 10/05 and inspected them, new grease, each season since. Not sure how many miles I put on the rig summer 06 + 07. Now I notice beginnings of corrosion and some abrasions on the surface of the...
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    Cleaning Sharkskin boat cover advice

    I am getting ready to clean this cover, has been off the boat now in my garage for several months, but has some mold stains on the inside part of the cover. any suggestions on cleaning agents to use or avoid? I was thinking of using an Oxyclean/water solution and scrub brush then rinse real...
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    no running lights

    Today after two years no problems, I have no running lights- side markers and rear corners and bar light in the middle rear. Brake lights work and left/right signal lights do work. I checked each connection by moving the wires but no lights, I checked each of the side marker bulbs, I checked the...
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    Need to customize a bimini

    I purchased a Westland bimini top, alum. frame thinking I would mount it inside the side windows on my boat. I ordered 6' length top, 73-78 width, and 48-54 height so I could stand up under it as I am 6'1. But when I tried to install it on the window frame I found out I cannot do it. My only way...
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    Need a speed/temp sensor for Humminbird

    EDIT: Sorry, soliciting to buy is not allowed. Joe
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    cross checking an SMC prop ID number

    I am considering buying a prop on ebay to replace my current damaged one-a 14x19 RH aluminum Volvo Penta prop. The one on ebay matches this description and is NIB but the only other identifying number on it is SMC270. How do I find out if that one matches the one I currently have? My current...
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    Bimini top for a 1985 Capri 1950 bowrider installation

    Has anyone installed a modern bimini top on this boat using the hardware on the side windows for the pivot point? I don't mean the OEM top that snapped to the windshield. I want to use a top set up so that I can see out over the top of the windshield yet fastens to the side windows with the...
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    wanted: prop for vp 270

    Anyone looking to get rid of a prop for a 270 drive? Mine is 14x19 RH aluminum, 3 blade, 17 splines. VP # 814633. Joe
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    Starter squealing?

    I have this intermittent problem with a squealing noise on ignition. Ignition switch turns on, starter engages and engine fires but there is a squealing sound, not every time I turn it on and it only lasts for a second when it does happen. Is this the starter getting ready to quit on me or some...
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    charging battery while its in the boat?

    Is there a safe way to charge up my battery at home while its still on the boat? typically I remove it from the boat and charge in my garage, but a recent back injury makes this impractical with lifting and straining, etc. Since I sometimes can't use the boat for 3 wks. at a time I like to make...
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    Winch repair

    The winch strap on my trailer tends to release itself under load conditions. Is there a rebuild kit for the mechanism, spring and whatever or should it just be replaced? Thanks. Joe
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    home made bimini top?

    Has anyone made their own bimini top? I seem to remember some thread about this in the past. I would like to make the frame, sew the material, etc. Pictures would help or links to sites with pictures too. thanks. Joe
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    fuel sender unit install

    Two questions re. fuel system: 1. does the gasket for the fuel sender unit require any kind of liquid sealer? This is on a universal Tempo sender kit. Instructions don't indicate it but I am getting bubbles with soap water around the top of the unit. 2. What is recommendation for changing those...
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    Hunninbird 405SX speedo available?

    On this model of depth finder does speedo require a separate attachement on the transducer? cannot tell if the standard transducer is "speed capable" or not? Thanks. Joe
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    driveway disaster

    First year with this new to me 20 yr. old boat. Backed it onto the gravel driveway at home after a day on the water, very proud it went right in! Unhitching the trailer from the truck without wheel chocks. As It unhitches from the ball it nudges a fraction of an inch and starts rolling down...
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