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  1. JimS123

    14' boat on 19' boat trailer?

    Put the transom at the end of the trailer. Adjust the winch stand to the proper place. Move the axle to get the proper tongue weight. Try her out and see how she trails. Most likely your only problem will be that the trailer bounces a lot because of insufficient weight on the springs that are...
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    Minimum MPH Boat/Motor?

    Lots of controversial discussion about Amsoil in general, plus the everlasting 50:1....100:1 debate. Run this at 100:1 in a trolling kicker and I'm sure you'd love the performance. But, wanna run it in the main at 5000 rpm? And if you troll with the main at 50:1 my guess is that it would foul...
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    Minimum MPH Boat/Motor?

    If you are using a kicker, that will be necessary too. If you try to use the main with a low pitch prop, my feeling is that there still will be more fouling than you'll be happy with. Like I said, been there, done that. As far as electric, I know some people do it and swear by the new high...
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    Minimum MPH Boat/Motor?

    For trolling fishing when you need true boat speed in the water, a GPS is absotutely worthless. Wind, waves and current negate any advantage of the GPS. A pitot tube speedometer, properly set up and functional is an awesome measuring device, but its not accurate at slow speed. It get all the...
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    Minimum MPH Boat/Motor?

    Been there done that. 1.8 MPH is what you want. Whether it goes that slow depends on the boat and motor combination. Regardless, if it does indeed met the required speed, you'll foul those plugs in short order. Put on a 6 - 9.9 kicker and you'll problem will be solved. Everyone needs a...
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    How do you match new trailer to existing boat?

    Bow stop and axle for sure. But, boat deadrise varies considerably from different brands and models. If all you have is a low priced trailer with only 2 bunks, then you're good to go. If it has more than 2, and it fits perfect on the hard, then you lucked out.
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    How do you match new trailer to existing boat?

    If you bought a brand new trailer, the marina that sold it should be responsible for setting it up. If you negotiated a real cheep price and setup was specifically excluded, go back and re-negotiate the deal.
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    Anyone use synthetic nylon winch cable? Or anything besides steel?

    I'm happy with my steel cable, but would entertain replacing it with this fancy stuff if it was indeed better. But, since I have all PowerWinch equipment with 3/16" cable, the 1/2" wouldn't fit on the drum. Its full now and I use the whole thing. So, what option do I have?
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    14 ft fishing boat

    Starcraft's deluxe 14' Seafarer has a livewell.
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    Anyone use synthetic nylon winch cable? Or anything besides steel?

    My last boat had a PowerWinch brand electric winch with a steel cable. After 35 years it still didn't have a prickly strand sticking out. I guess I took good care of it. I have other boats with manual winches and the nylon straps work well too. OTOH, if you store the trailer in the sun...
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    Smokercraft 14

    My woodie has oarlocks next to the aft seat. If the boat doesn't have them, install a pair where its most convenient to sit.
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    What model Starcraft STR3782H0579 is this and HP capacity.

    Its a 1979. My guess is its a Seafarer. I had one like it, though a later year. Looks like yours is a short shaft, but you need to measure it to be sure. Without a console, the tiller models were rated at max 25 HP.
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    Frozen manual tilt

    Maybe not in this case, but I have found many a motor that was sitting so long that the grease dried up and the metal corroded so bad it was almost welded together. Loosening the nut releases all the pressure and then it can be manually broken free.
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    Frozen manual tilt

    Good point. Didn't think of that. Too obvious. Or, does it have a manual tilt lock button?
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    1972 9.5 slipping out of gear??

    No, my 9.5 never needed one. Just google it. But be ready for sticker shock. When I wanted to replace the one in my 1974 Evinrude 18 it cost more than the motor was worth. I ended up turning the old one around and then being sure to go slow in reverse.
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    1972 9.5 slipping out of gear??

    The milk was the lost gasket. The slip is the clutch dog. Often they can be turned around instead of needing to be replaced. Since you don't have reverse, you need a new one. Hard to find that part for a near 50 year old motor.
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    Seadoo jet boat. Is it legally a boat or PWC?

    We had a 1999. It did indeed have running lights. I think they all do. It's a boat. As you already said - Brianna's law. Yes, you need a "license" and a safety course, unless you buy a canoe with paddles. Our new OB is a dream come true to winterize. Our old I/O was not really...
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    Frozen manual tilt

    The engine rotates on a bolt thru the mounting bracket. Loosen the nut.
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    Sea chaser Carolina Skiff 19’ 2001

    Mercury Marine sells engine manuals. No boat manuals available for a 20 year old boat.
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    Battery replacement?

    Test the batteries before each use, and then again after, and then a 3rd time the next day. The voltage changes will tell you exactly when you need to replace them. Replace with group 24s, both dual purpose, and get them from AutoZone. At present they are the most cost effective quality...
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