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  1. JimS123

    Deep cycle battery

    Don't ever use a trickle charger on any battery. Buy a Smart Charger, set it for the type battery you have, and it will turn off and cycle as necessary. A trickle charger will keep trickling until it burns off all your battery fluid.
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    Homemade transom savers?

    Too many odd boaters that don't use common sense. Nothing better than a bungee cord to hold the engine secure in the full lower position. I see so many guys with older boats with the engine in full up position, when they actually have ample road clearance to keep it down. Case in point - my...
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    Short shaft motor on long transom

    I have had several short shaft transom boats. Wood and Aluminum. The transoms varied in height from 16 - 17".
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    Upgrading trailer tires and rims - need advice

    "D" and "R" are easy to understand. But trailer tires are usually preceded by the letters "ST".
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    Short shaft motor on long transom

    Anything can be "made" to work. But is that the right way? Trade the boat and/or motor and DIRTFT.
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    Upgrading trailer tires and rims - need advice

    Look closely at the specific brand of tire that each place is offering. Then, google that brand and see what the reviews have to say. I am a firm believer in internet sales. One of the reasons is because my local tire dealers sell crap. The last time I bought local, the dealer told me "they...
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    Wax on

    Simple answer....NO. They make special waxes to do what you are asking. They last about 2 weeks.
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    In your picture it looks like it it is painted white. But I'm not there so I can't see it in person.
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    It sounds like this is not at all straightforward since its not a simple axle. Reviewing your picture again, boy all the fasteners are simply oozing out rust. I can't see an easy job removing any existing part. The trailer is painted. I can only imagine how bad the inside of the frame is...
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    Cutty cabin leaks on 96 trophy, any ideas?

    Fixing leaks are easy peasy. Show us a pic and we'll detail how to do it.
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    If they were surge brakes, you would think that the coupler would pr proper and oil lines would be everywhere. If they were electric brakes you would think it would have a 7-pin. Knowing some of the abortions I've seen over the years, I'm going to propose a theory here. The trailer has (had)...
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    Yes that will work, but its a PITA. You have to remember to get out of the car and finagle the trailer every time you want to back up. Adding the extra wiring isn't that costly. You say you only have 4 pins now. Is that on the trailer too? If so, than right now you don't have brakes at all...
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    If it has brakes a 4-pin plug will not work. Even surge brakes need 5 pins.
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    planning first trip to thousand islands

    The Narrows, between Fishers Landing and Goose Bay, are the calmest around. Travel a little bit north and the lake of the Isles or Eel Bay are other good spots. In our 32 years of vacations there was never a time that we were afraid to take our little tinny in those places. However, there...
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    Any flea’s for sale?

    As a teenager my very first boat was built by myself in Grandpa's garage. The best and most rewarding task in my whole life. The cute girlie I took for a ride turned out to be my wife and we have been together for 51 years. Look up Clarkcraft in Buffalo, NY. They can get you fixed up...
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    Galvanized with surface rust. No problem. The issue is how much rust is inside. Was it hot dipped or not? I dunno. The pictures make me worried, not to mention no paperwork or SN. Replacing the axle means taking off bolts. You'll probably need a torch. All time and expense. If it were...
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    That's sounds just about right. But since you also have the serial number from your registration papers, why not contact Calkins and see what they have to say. Regardless, before you replace anything, with all the rust you have described, look at the trailer frame and see if its worth restoring.
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    planning first trip to thousand islands

    When we take the boat, we stay at a waterfront "Motel" right on the river. 2022 price is $85. Not real fancy, but the rooms are clean and restaurants and such are 5 minutes away. The launch ramp is free and dockage is $30 a day, but if you park the boat in the lot it costs nothing extra. Ten...
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    planning first trip to thousand islands

    OK, makes sense. But from what I know the rates are much cheaper elsewhere. But all I know are last year's rates. As far as boating, do you plan to launch and retrieve daily, or do you want to launch once and keep the boat in the water until you leave?
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    planning first trip to thousand islands

    I guess the OP needs to tell us how he plans to stay. Tent, RV, Motel, etc.?
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