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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    Depends on the load. Most States require brakes on at least one axle if trailer weight exceeds #3,000. Should check local requirements
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    Hot dip is a process through which an extrusion (axle) is dipped in a pot of molten zinc and let to cool and dry. The superior corrosion resistance comes from having the cross section completely coated, inside and out, leaving no bare metal exposed to rust. Over time the zinc coating gets...
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    That axle is hot dipped. Can tell by the pitting Your looking for “rust” stains coming through the coating. Can look pretty bad cosmetically yet still be sound., Grab a hammer and tap/bang the bottom of the axle across the width. Particularly in the center. Should respond with a solid ring to...
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    ProLine 2950 Walk 1995

    Don't see a sling causing issues with the hull. Can see a sling, without a spreader to distribute the weight, trying to collape the support poles inwards under the weight
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    No power to gauges/motor. Trim and Bilge have power

    Start here....
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    Finding a short

    Never met one that didn't
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    Tax time!

    What State are you in? Maryland is efile only as well. Everything is on the State website to file your taxes
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    Tax time!

    If you know what your doing here are the forms: https://www.irs.gov/businesses
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    No power to gauges/motor. Trim and Bilge have power

    Doubt it.......Switches loose functionally, typically don't fail outright. Rule #1 of troubling electronics.........confirm you have power at said accessory, ie, ignition switch? If not, then one step backwards......the main power feed to the switch.
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    Tax time!

    Look around... you can find Turbo Tax Business for $110 or so. Been using it for the last 8-10 years. Recommended to me by a trusted Corporate Tax Accountant, my daughter...lol
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    200hp outboard mercury blackmax swivel arm bracket engine is around 1986model and sea star steering.

    Wave washers are used to take up excessive end play in an assembly. Without the washer, the assembly is free to move within the confines of the end play, causing excessive wear and tear on the assembly.
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    Help with fuel tank

    https://www.perko.com/catalog/fuel_system_components/664/fuel_demand_valve_-_complete_assembly/
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    Received a Ray Jefferson 5000M Marine Radio, but don't know how to use it?

    The Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has issued MSIB 20-20 to inform mariners of the proper procedure for performing a VHF radio check. Please use VHF Channel 09 and do not use VHF Channel 16: VHF Channel 16 is not for the purpose of radio checks. Please use VHF Channel 09...
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    1966 Islander - Anyone had success installing a porta potty or other toilet solution in the bow/cabin area?

    I think what you are talking about are the chemicals that you put in a on-board holding tank. Not the 4 oz. of chemicals you add to the holding tank (4 gallons) of porta potty. Smell wise, think porta John. No idea about breaking things down. Potty was emptied immediately upon arrival back...
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    1966 Islander - Anyone had success installing a porta potty or other toilet solution in the bow/cabin area?

    Flush or not your left with a tank of "Kool-aid", Baby Ruth's and "Clingons" to clean out at the end of the day. Not my thing....lol
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    1996 Ocean Runner 150 trim

    I have no idea. My switch was worn out. Key would fall out. Just replaced the switch with new.
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    1966 Islander - Anyone had success installing a porta potty or other toilet solution in the bow/cabin area?

    My boat came with a Porta Potty. A selling point when you have three young daughters and a wife to convince. Cleaned the potty three times and said no more. Bought a 5 gallon bucket. Doubles as tote to carry ice to the boat. Funny thing… that was 15 years ago. Have not used the potty since...
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    Towing more than capacity?

    Btw your towing capacity is #6,000 with weight distribution hitch. #5,000 otherwise
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    3M 5200/4200 Clean-up Strategies

    Are you doing this inside a heated area? 5200 is moisture cure. Low humidity increases cure times.
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    3M 5200/4200 Clean-up Strategies

    Personally don’t use the stuff or recommend it’s use. 5200 is an adhesive with sealing properties. Unless your using the product for its adhesive properties there are better sealants on the market. The other downside of 5200 is that it doesn’t have a UV inhibitor. If the sealer sees...
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