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  1. dingbat

    Trout

    I understand from the locals that they get much larger but…having grown up hand lining trout in the small creek behind the house, that was a fish of a lifetime. Only fish I’ve ever had mounted
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    Adding a Battery isolator

    Make it easy on yourself and run the positive wire from battery 1 to battery 2 terminal on the on-off-both switch. Surprised they are not specifying fuse when tying the 2 batteries together like that.
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    Trout

    Used to head up the Lake Ontario every Spring to fish for Steelhead. Caught this 27.5”, #8.5 Brown in the process.
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    If you have a roller trailer used in salt water....check this....

    Those bolts still have a lot of life left in them…lol Here is what I found this Spring when I went to investigate why the boat loaded with the bow sitting a couple inches off center in the bow stop. Despite the thru bolt probably in the same condition as those above, and the nuts completely...
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    Solar pool heater water flow question(s)

    Aa I said earlier, the #80, 3/4” HDPE in my system is over 25 years old. No explosions yet….lol
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    Solar pool heater water flow question(s)

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    Hit starting wire bundle with screw.

    Have you put a meter on your repairs?
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    Solar pool heater water flow question(s)

    Couple of thoughts: Heat transfer in tubes is affected by material, wall thickness, the amount of exposed surface, rate of flow, delta T between outer wall surface tubing and bulk fluid temperature, and whether or not you have laminate or turbulent flow Quick observations: The elbows in the...
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    First Aid Kit

    I have one of these. Also keep a pair of side cutters onboard to cut a hooks if need be...
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    cmp 25 b vhf not working

    Note: This model RAM3 is only compatible with Standard Horizon radios manufactured after Dec 2016. If you are unsure of your units age, please contact Standard Horizon with your radio's serial number. Explorer GX1600 Explorer GX1700 MATRIX GX2000 MATRIX AIS GX2150 / GX2200 QUANTUM GX5500S /...
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    Hub/rotor won’t fit properly - thoughts?

    One would think there is a standard bearing seat to rotor offset dimension. Have you actually tried installing the caliper to see if it fits?
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    Trophy 2159 Alaska Bulkhead Cabin Size

    Probably nothing. Deck space takes precedence over cabin space in a fishing boat
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    Extra cost(s) breakdown of storing boat in a saltwater marina?

    Not a concern if you’re not worried about resale, but you’re going to take a significant depreciation hit by adding bottom paint to a trailer boat. Most trailer boaters want nothing to do with bottom paint
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    Tilt/trim switch dealer

    Would be helpful to know what you're working on
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    Lake depth and how shallow can you run?

    The real question.....how much do you trust the depth readings on the chart? My hull drafts 14” and I have a 25” leg. Have my depth alarm set at 30”. Start kicking mud/sand at idle in 24” of water. Can "navigate" in as little as 18" (sand bottom) with the motor trimmed up.
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    Any upstate NYers around?

    Know 219 between Du Bois and Buffalo all too well. Travel travel that route 3-4 times a year to visit customers in Buffalo and Ontario. Typically run up 99 to Port Matilda then take 322 over to Du Bois to pick up 219. Nice drive, but pretty barren of "to do and see" type places. The Zippo...
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    above vs below deck fuel tank

    The tank should be vented outside the hull to prevent fumes from accumulating on the deck
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    Yard spigot replacement

    What are you using for sealer? RectorSeal or Teflon tape would be my choice
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    Sure Lube Spindle issues.

    As Bondo stated. Take an ice pick, or similar utensil and punch a hole in the speedi-sleeve. Hardest part of the task is locating the hole to punch the sleeve
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    What to use to prevent oxidation on fuse box terminals?

    Funny you should say that…the need to apply silicon to terminals is one of my competitor’s aches heel. Literally have a slide in my PP presentation to shine light on the issue. In this case, you’re better off replacing the unit than band aide. Hope it doesn’t come back to bit you in the end.
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