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  1. JimS123

    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Back in the day we all had wooden boats. They were light and had good buoyancy. We ran them with small motors, because that's all we needed. Water-ski, fishing, etc - they all did that. We didn't have any Joneses so there was nobody to beat. The marine architects designed them for...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Your motor is set up for cable and pulley steering. You could probably adapt some sort of bracket for the more modern single cable but it may not be easy. Most cable / pully systems run down both sides of the boat, but they can be adapted to a single side for a side console. Regardless, you...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    My library of catalogs shows a part number of 388088, or Michigan match 012013. I don't know why the numbers are different, but I suspect one superseded the other. All moot points. If you are happy with your modified solas, that's all that matters. The specs indicate that pitch is what you...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    Had nothing pressing this afternoon, so I googled. For an Evinrude 18 HP, 1957 - 1973, Michigan makes 9"+- 3-blade aluminum props in 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 pitches. A couple were limited production, but the others were original OEM replacements. I only looked up a couple, but several online...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    No problem with a console, per se'. It's just that a little boat like that has limited space in the first place, and adding one would make moving around more cumbersome. My Sea Nymph is about the same size as yours and I'm quite sure I would't be happy adding more stuff. (just my opinion) I...
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    If you think the gas tank would be in your way, adding a console of any kind would be even worse. Michigan wheel carries a complete line of Evinrude props for motors going way back to the 1950's. All different sizes available. Every boat should be tached out for the right prop. Planing...
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    Grease on rims

    There's your answer. You blew out a seal, or you simply filled up the end of the axle with grease and now its leaking past the dust cap.
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    Grease on rims

    In the past 3 years have you serviced the bearings? If so, how much grease did you add? I think it would be unlikely that an un-serviced unit would leak. Leaks usually are due to bad seals.
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    Steering Wheel for Tiller Boat?

    I have had 2 tinnies just like yours. In fact I still have one of them. I can only give you MHO based on real experience. First of all, adding a wheel isn't feasible. Several reasons. You will need to add a side console and it will take up valuable space. Pus the necessary cables will...
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    Grease on rims

    I dunno know about caps. Looks like lack of maintenance to me. If I had a leak I would see it right away. That looks like months of dirt and not trying to figure out why.
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    Lowrance Elite 12 ti2 issue

    The video just showed a rattle, not the unit installed and operating. My wonder was if the noise had caused it to not function.
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    Lowrance Elite 12 ti2 issue

    Why did it need to be repaired? Did you try it to see if it worked?
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    Boat cover suggestions

    In the last 60 years I have bought covers from several different companies, plus my Dad was a "sailmaker" in the Navy, and he made the best bot covers of all. I have a real "Sharkskin" cover from TaylorMade and I have to say the material is the strongest and best lasting of any other. But it...
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    Recycled my fresh water system antifreeze .Anyone else do this???

    It's a nontoxic material so that if you use it and it gets into your water supply in very small quantities you won't be hurt. It's not for general consumption. If any farmer feeds it to his livestock he must be a total moron.
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    Boat Cover Ribs/Braces

    I understand what you are saying. The term "boats" or "bows" are likely foreign to a clerk. My local hardware hired a new kid and he's in the paint department. When I asked for alkyd enamel he thought I was using a bad word. You want aluminum flat stock. The ones I currently have are 1 5/8"...
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    Boat Cover Ribs/Braces

    Bows have to have some "spring" to it. That's why a specific type of hardwood is used. If you decide to use plywood you better steam them well when you install them, just to get them to bend without cracking. They need to have a steep rise so the snow will slide off. That means they need to...
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    Boat Cover Ribs/Braces

    Been doing this for years. Bought ash bows at first, but then got rid of them. Wood is no good. Not long lasting. Last time I bought a set of aluminum bows, cut them to size and they are awesome. Buy cast metal brackets, not the nylon ones. For a 14 ft boat without a front deck, I would...
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    Jack up the bow while boat is on the trailer ...

    Nooooo boats have this issue. I can't believe what I just read. A boat is the opposite of a bathtub. One is designed to keep the water in, and the other is designed to keep the water out. If a bellows is leaking, or a canvas cover is no longer water tight, or the kids dripped water in the...
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    The Boating Season That Wasn't

    I have two 2017 Merc 4-strokes and two 2019s. All four have shown exemplary performance. In the olden days when you woke up an outboard after as long winter hibernation, before you could proceed you needed to clean plugs, dress points, etc. Even my I/Os didn't start right up without some...
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    Recycled my fresh water system antifreeze .Anyone else do this???

    I thought about it but never did it. My boating cabinets are full of a lot of "stuff", and I don't have room to store any more. Besides, the need to test it to me ain't worth the trouble.
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