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  1. JimS123

    Can't get boat even on bunked trailer.

    Plastic? Yeah... Its made out of a high density polymeric ethylene based material. I've used Ironwood's E-Z Slides for about 20 years now on several trailers. I have been so happy with them that I would never consider an alternate brand. The bunk enders make for a slick job. I see some...
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    Can't get boat even on bunked trailer.

    If its a factory trailer, then the bunks should be adjusted to allow the boat to self-center. Your issue is a classic excuse for backing in too deep. We see it EVERY DAY at local ramps. If you cannot physically crank the boat on, then you need to put EZ-Slides on the bunks. Silicone spray...
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    Fender clips, source or part number?

    Yes, perko is all I have. The od is 1.5, so it would likely cover the old holes anyway.
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    Fender clips, source or part number?

    That was my thought as well. I don't know who patented them first, but if the second one found out the screw hole spacing was the same, it might be cause for litigation. Just for grins and giggles, I measured mine....1" center to center. I'd be curious to know what the other one was...
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    Safe to tow with bow not resting on front roller?

    Your winch is fine the way it is now. The last person to load the boat simply did not pull the boat up far enough. Any winch that has the strap coming off the bottom was a rube goldberg modification to cure some perceived problem. A chain with an S-hook is intended to catch the boat as it...
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    Fender clips, source or part number?

    Maybe that's why you hardly ever see the Taylor models in use. In the past I used mooring cleats and looped the fender line thru them. But they are not always in the ideal positions. For the past 10 years we have used the SS Perko fender locks. The actually look attractive and have a rubber...
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    Fender clips, source or part number?

    They are Taylormade, Gloversville, NY. They sell some items direct, and I bet ebay has some as well. Google fender lock - try IBoats first...
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    Please explain. I never had one until 2017. Lubed it according to directions. After 3 years I pulled it apart to inspect and repack and all looked well. I am in fresh water ..
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    Interesting observations... When I was a plant engineer we had an enclosed production line with over 600 bearings. Most were subjected to continuous water or chemical spray. Greasing was a PM requirement, but it could only be done when the line was down. Then, with other mechanical...
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    I don't understand the comment. Isn't a full hub the very basic premise of a Bearing Buddy? If the hub is full, isn't that a deterrent to water intrusion? Lots of different opinions. If you have water in the bearings, you are doing something wrong. If you don't, maybe best to continue your...
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    Crack in Hull

    My buddy had a similar issue and he paid many thousands to fix it. Then he decided to sell it and got back roughly 1/3 of what he had spent.
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    Possible boat purchase!

    26 years old and water in the oil is a non starter for me.
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    When I repack bearings I fill the inside of the hub with as much grease as I can get in. Then I pump the BB until the spring just starts to compress. Eons ago, every Fall I would find a few drops of water inside the hub when I repacked. Since using Buddies I have yet to find ANY water...
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    New Tires

    That's good advice. But why not just buy the right tires in the first place? If you had a tire failure on the highway and you didn't have an option, then maybe there was a pre-existing problem that needed addressing.
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    New Tires

    Lots of similar opines here. Some don't address the root of the issue. Let me summarize: 1. Buy the tires that meet the boat/motor/trailer requirements. If you need a load range C, don't buy a load range XXX because you think they are better. 2. Inflate to near max sidewall specified...
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    3m 1099 for reapplying seadek?

    Good question. I need to know the answer as well, in case of the case. Call SeaDek and ask them.
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    Swim grid ladder mounting

    I dunno. I only use Jb in nonconspicuous places. Call up jb and ask them.
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    Swim grid ladder mounting

    You never said where the holes were. Now, I assume they are between the new brackets. Do the google search that I suggested. They come in all different shapes and sizes. I customized my last boat with teak trim all over the place. I made all of the pieces myself. As a matter of fact I...
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    should I use a support for my outdrive on my H190?

    You don't see many using it because hardly anyone reads the owner's manual any more. Besides, people rarely keep their boats more than a few years, and then the next owner has to deal with the problems. Support the outdrive well, and never keep it raised unless you are on the highway. The...
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    Swim grid ladder mounting

    My thoughts were to provide a simple way to cover up an unsightly spot. Obviously, many ways to skin a cat. Personally, I wouldn't put an RV part on my boat, but that's just me. If it ain't stainless, triple chrome plated bronze or teak I don't want it. The other thought I had was that your...
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