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    Shorelander Trail Brakes seized.

    The Kodiak Disc brake kit comes with mounting brackets. Bolts to the standard 4 hole pattern on the end of the axle. Lots of combinations (mix and match finishes) with prices all over the place. Kodiak 10" Dacromet (zinc/Alum) finish - $386.00 Kodiak 10" Dacromet (rotors) and Stainless...
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    Lake Association

    Lived in a HOA community (town house) once in my life. Told me I couldn’t keep the boat parked at the house overnight. Left it parked out front for the winter…lol Lived there 3 years. Never again.
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    Shorelander Trail Brakes seized.

    As you found out, flushing isn’t all its made out to be. I get 5-6 years out of a set of Dacromet (freshwater) calipers and don’t flush at all. What brand of brakes. Sounds like Tie-down from your description. If so, suggest switching to Kodiak. Much, much better quality brakes. Rebuildable...
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    Epoxy for "over drill and fill" for exterior screws

    If you really want to cheat the drill and fill ideology, mask off, then drill your hole just a hair over the outside diameter of the screw and a 1/4” deeper than the penetrating depth of your screws. Counter sink the hole(s) to prevent the gel coat from cracking Now, spray your mounting...
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    I/O to outboard conversion

    Big difference between “pods” and brackets. Brackets add boyancy to counteract the weight. Let’s not forget that the I/O weighs (~ #750) verse #470 for the F150 outboard
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    I/O to outboard conversion

    In effect your adding 2’ to the length of the boat. A 21’ doesn’t ride like a 19’ What is the issue?
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    1976 Mercruiser 233 Fuel Type

    No......The federal Clean Air Act establishes national fuel emission standards, but allows states to adopt unique fuel programs to meet the need for sufficient flexibility to address air quality issues at the state or local level.
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    Boathouse Length vs Boat Length

    If tied up properly you will not need the bumpers. Compensates for water level changes
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    Any lasting proven method of painting a prop ??

    The is an proven but expensive method….Sherwin Williams Polane T polyurethane enamel. Used it for years to paint industrial equipment. Follow the application directions and let the paint cure for several weeks before using. You can hit it with a hammer and it will not chip. Problem...
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    Waste Tank Level Indicator - Options?

    Simple ladder circuit. Pretty obvious where the problem lies. Clean PCB with alcohol and an applicator brush then repair the 3 tracks that are damaged. worth a try before throwing in the trash
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    1998 DT225 RPM issues

    When did it start acting up? Have you checked the compression?
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    Steering system .Order new cables or new system.

    I get very little if any feedback from NFB helm. Then again, I don't use trim to get out of the hole or adjust the bow. Set a neutral trim leaving the dock and typically don't touch it the rest of the day. Helm adjusted trims tabs take it from there.
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    2002 wellcraft 24 wa coastal

    https://www.wellcraft.com/uploads/2016/4/240Coastal02.pdf
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    Just purchased the new Lowrance HDS9 Live Fish Finder, I have a transducer question.

    What transducer are you running? If you talking about a side or down scanning transducer, not working about 3 kts is a feature...... says so in small print at the bottom of the page....;)
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    Question on my anodes

    No…salt and brackish with aluminum. Freshwater is magnesium only
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    Electric Cars or Trucks

    Fake news…. https://amp.observers.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20210719-voitures-electriques-abandonnees-france-intox I suspect this is fake news as well. Google turns up nothing about waste fields, only articles on pending mining operations “Portugal is believed to sit on some of Europe's...
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    Question on my anodes

    They are all worn out. I replace mine when they porosity starts to set in. Looks to be zinc from the way they have eroded. Aluminum tends to develop “white rust” over time Here are the aluminum anodes for the trim tabs https://www.boatzincs.com/bennett-trim-tab-alum-anode-kit.html
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    Restoring plastic hatches and accesses.

    UV damaged plastic has lost a considerable amount of structural strength. Not to mention their sealing capabilities (orings) are most likely compromised as well. Lots of cosmetic bandaid fixes (sanding, painting) but only 1 way to fix the problem once and for all… replace
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    Steering system .Order new cables or new system.

    Hydraulic systems have a tendency to leak in the cold. Think Challenger explosion. I’m still running the OE NFB system for just that reason When running a cable system it’s important to keep moisture out of the steering tube the the rod properly cleaned and lubed. Install a good quality rod...
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    Random

    Age is a meaningless number unless you buy into the theory and allow yourself to get old. At 60, I lost #40 and got back into shape. Traded beers for White Claws and bourbon. Reduced my intake of carbs and sugar which brought my elevated A1C levels back to normal. At 64, I have some residual...
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