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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    When you take a friend along with you and you have an engine problem, you will have two " horsepower" to get you back. LOL...
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    Bow Stopp Guidance

    Might offer friends a beer or two, but there are other ways if needed. Roll boat over so it sits on its bottom. Roll trailer in front of boat and pull boat/ push trailer like it is loading up at the ramp. Tongue will need to tilt up high to get it started. Use the winch to start cranking the...
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    Judging from the pics, I could guess the boat sat outside in rain/ snow etc....chances are very high the stringers are soft and so is the transom. Not here to criticize, but you do need some serious inspecting to know how good/ bad the framework is. I have witnessed old boats come apart on the...
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    Anchor Rope

    I finally got smart, I stopped using anchors, unless in an emergency. I bought a boat with a TM that has spot lock, much easier (less work) than any anchor and rope. Best part is, it is so easy to change locations, sure wish I would have found this sooner!!!
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    How long does bottom boat paint last if I redo it

    If stored on a trailer, antifouling paint is not needed, that is what your refering to ??
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    Can you guess how much I paid for all this?

    What year is the boat and motor??
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    What to do with my motor when towing?

    Any clamp on motor needs a safety chain !!! Even my little 2.2 hp kicker has one, but bolt thru motors dont need them. Only time I saw a motor lost on the highway was from a rotten transom that gave way...however I am sure there are cases where the clamps were not tightened. Safety, safety...
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    Bow Stopp Guidance

    Or some additional keel rollers on the trailer tongue, I agree on some additional forward support. Your bunks will work if most of you boat/ motor weight is at the rear! Now...do you have the proper tongue weight?? You should have a spare tire...adding one by the bow stop will help with the...
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    Anchor Rope

    That will be a heavy handfull...hope it is not all for a 16' jon boat..
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    Worm Bed Anyone?

    If you have a hill use that or make a mound higher up so it will drain. Worms like moisture but not flooded out, that iscwhy they surface in rainstorms..
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    charging system 1982 thompsom

    Not a choice motor for most, lots of issues and hard to gets parts and they are costly. I would consider expanding my search to something more popular..
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    Anchor Rope

    I have lost a couple in my earlier years, once I started using a chain, dissapearing anchors stopped!!! I learned the knot was getting worn thru from rubbing in the bottom.
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    Worm Bed Anyone?

    If needed raise your bed with some gravel and sand so it drains, clay is nasty stuff, we have it at our place. If you have living spagetti, sounds like yours is working !!
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    Looking for $200-500 Chart Plotter Fish Finder Thoughts

    How true...but in those days we didnt sue everybody because nothing that happened was ever our fault like todays society !!
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    1972 Ted Williams 3hp Gamefisher won't idle

    You would be better of rebuilding the existing carb if it is the original....buying aftermarket is a real crapshoot. Nothing wrong with E10 as long as your fuel lines are good with it. Ad a couple spoonfulls of stabilizer and you are good to go. Been using it in all my old engines after...
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    Jap sea bee

    I believe he is refering to a motor..
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    Ez loader trailer

    Gotta pass the gov't fuel standards by cutting weight. If they use plastic it would be even worse. Aluminum can be very strong if the right formula is used when making it !!! Today, it needs to be light in weight and look good on the showroom floor!!! Once it leaves the showroom the dealer...
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    E-tec 40 hp

    Your sides are actually paint?? My Sylvan is a heavy vinyl decal type material, not sure how well a buffer would do on that. Got some more pics of "Smokey"?
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    Anchor Rope

    Yes, braided is more difficult to splice, but when it is done right it looks so cool, gives a more finnished look than the three strand....at least in my opinion....
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    Ez loader trailer

    Many different grades of aluminum some are flexible. Many of todays semi trailers are aluminum and rated to carry more than a steel trailer...many suspension arms on todays vehicles are forged aluminum, just as strong as there steel counterparts, just lighter in weight.
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