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  1. JimS123

    Weight distribution on trailer bunks and rollers?

    That wasn't what I meant. I added a full set of keel rollers and then adjusted the existing bunks as needed. As a matter of fact, the Owner's manual for my 2017 Boston Whaler specifies that for their boats.
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    Identify this fuel tank?

    OMC, Mercury and Yamaha all have 2 prong plugs that look quite similar. They are available from West, E-bay, etc. Just by looking I can't tell which ones you have. If it were me, I'd try to find some used ones to mix and match, and then simply tie the hoses together with a 3-way marine gas...
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    Weight distribution on trailer bunks and rollers?

    There are 2 opinions in the matter. Old timers have one opinion and newbys and those that don't know better take the other side. My first boat trailer eons ago was a bunk / roller combo. As a matter of fact it was a "kit" trailer, sold unassembled by the OEM manufacturer. The instructions...
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    Car Tires ok?

    As I said above, a new trailer came from the factory with car tires. I guess the lawyer could then sue the trailer company. Regardless, when those tires wore out i DID replace them with STs, and after that the thing rode like crap. Maybe LTs are the best compromise, at the proper weight...
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    100+ outboards

    I had the same Seafarer and ran a 25 Yamaha 2-stroke on her, at 125 pounds. It was a very comfortable ride and the boat was certainly not overloaded. A current Mercury 25 4-stroke would be 32# heavier, which I personally don't think would be an issue. IMHO, the weight difference factors in a...
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    Jet Skiing on the Niagara River

    We have been plying the Upper Niagara on 'skis for almost 30 years now. Not a problem. First of all, take a USPS safety course to learn how to operate it. Secondly, balancing is a natural act, and all riders must be in sinc. Learn how to work together. IMHO, a tether would be a potential...
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    Inherited Monkey Wards 12 foot Sea King

    Boats are just boats and some are worth something and some are worth nothing. But a family heirloom is priceless. Google Fiberglassics.com and review the library. There is a link to Monky Ward Sea King. You have the model number, so a lookup should be easy. I can't read the numbers from...
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    I/O 18 ft. Does it sit too low in the stern?

    Looks wrong to me. Either the engine is very big, or the boat is waterlogged. Compare the engine specs to what the boat should have. Then weigh the rig.
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    100+ outboards

    It just occurred to me that all these discussions may be moot points. With the govmnt controlling our lives, 2-strokes may very well be outlawed. It has happened already in some areas. But wait!, there's more.....If the current theme continues, ALL gas engines might go away. Hows about we...
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    Tin Rig Tow Vehicle

    It's a 1968 Lark Selectric. Most troublesome motor I ever owned. Traded it in on a Triumph and had similar shifting problems. Finally sold that one for a Johnson Stinger. THAT was the best 2-stroke I ever owned.
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    Tin Rig Tow Vehicle

    My first towcar was a 1961 Mercury Comet with a 144 cid 85 HP inline 6, 3 on the tree. The boat was only about maybe 1000#. Never had an issue with it.
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    Tin Rig Tow Vehicle

    It's a 1980 Bonneville. It is equipped with the factory towing package with most of the things you itemized. Factory specs list a 4500# towing capacity with the package.
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    Tin Rig Tow Vehicle

    OMG, you must be the only guy left. (except for me) One day I pulled the boat into the ramp and got in the car. A bunch of millennials came over and said they were waiting to see what that old car could possibly pull. One minute of winching and the rig was in the lot. They shut up quick.
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    Car Tires ok?

    One of my TeeNee tandem trailers came from the factory with car tires. I ran them for many years without issue. They were only replaced when the sidewalls cracked. OTOH, I have had ST tires self destruct in 1-4 years. The sidewalls of STs say "not for use with passengers aboard" (or...
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    Keel Repair

    That's a keel roller? Looks like someone painted them. Painted rubber?
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    Need some Help

    Our boat ramps are city owned. The signs are very clear. Go to the town hall and buy a $35 season pass, or go to the kiosk at the ramp and pay $5 per. However, they don't tell you what the fine is if you don't. It's all good because the town police drive thru the park quite often. Chances...
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    Need some Help

    Once I said the same thing. Why buy a lousy launch ramp sticker for $35 when I might only use it once or twice a year. Besides, they never check anyway. One day they did. The ticket was $100. If I had only bought the sticker I could have saved 65 bucks... Using a plate off another trailer...
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    Need some Help

    Some states allow an unknown trailer to be titled as "home made". No biggie, just fill out a form. Check with your local DMV. Based on the pic, it looks older than 2000. They don't make tilt trailers any more (at least haven't seen one in years). It's too bad too, since they were better...
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    What year is this Boston whaler?

    Doing illegal things are bad enough, and not very smart, but admitting to doing it on a public forum is beyond not smart.
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    What year is this Boston whaler?

    The PA DMV can answer your questions. Nobody on the net knows the correct answers. Swapping VIN numbers is usually only done with stolen boats, and thus can open a big can of worms. Based on the pics, the boat may not be restorable. Whalers of that vintage are problematic unless well cared...
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