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  1. dingbat

    Help needed to bring back the Shine!

    Imagine the look of horror on the owner’s face when he looks out and sees “Harry Legs” heading out to detail his yacht with a sanding block and a jar of Vaseline….lol Unless the gel is completely trashed, I’d suggest using any of the marine/gel specific compounds and a 7”- variable speed...
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    Doohickey

    I guess it depends on where your from. Grandma always called things doohickeys. Pittsburgh area
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    Cutty cabin leaks on 96 trophy, any ideas?

    Where is it leaking?
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    Adding a Temp gauge

    Not sure what a temp gauge buys you in an open loop cooling system. What are you missing? Open loop systems are all about flow (pressure). Water pump pushes water through the system. The thermostats regulate the flow to maintain the desired temperature. To over heat, you either have failing...
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    Prop Advice

    Yes and no..... unless your propping for a specific application, you prop for max. RPM with your average load. At 5200 rpm, your within the rated RPM range, but your not at optimal RPM for that motor. You want to be closer to 5800 rpm which would require dropping 2" in pitch (200 rpm x 2" =...
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    No need to get out....Uni-servo free backing brakes are just that, trailer is "free to back" w/o intervention.
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    Match coupler with brake type. Drums need a different coupler than disk brakes A used coupler is just asking for problems.
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    Prop Advice

    "Planing speed" is a function of the hull design. It takes X speed for the hull to generate enough lift to plane. You hear claims of lower planing speeds from props but I have yet see any documentary evidence of it. If your running @5200, your leaving 400-500 RPM on the table. I'm running a...
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    Only if you go with electric brakes. Surge requires nothing. Comes down to what's cheaper....a surge coupler or a electric brake controller A 7 pin is required to support electric brakes. A flat- 4 wire connector will support surge drum brakes with free backing pads.
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    Depends on the load. Most States require brakes on at least one axle if trailer weight exceeds #3,000. Should check local requirements
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    Hot dip is a process through which an extrusion (axle) is dipped in a pot of molten zinc and let to cool and dry. The superior corrosion resistance comes from having the cross section completely coated, inside and out, leaving no bare metal exposed to rust. Over time the zinc coating gets...
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    Replacing trailer axle... what are the considerations?

    That axle is hot dipped. Can tell by the pitting Your looking for “rust” stains coming through the coating. Can look pretty bad cosmetically yet still be sound., Grab a hammer and tap/bang the bottom of the axle across the width. Particularly in the center. Should respond with a solid ring to...
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    ProLine 2950 Walk 1995

    Don't see a sling causing issues with the hull. Can see a sling, without a spreader to distribute the weight, trying to collape the support poles inwards under the weight
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    No power to gauges/motor. Trim and Bilge have power

    Start here....
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    Finding a short

    Never met one that didn't
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    Tax time!

    What State are you in? Maryland is efile only as well. Everything is on the State website to file your taxes
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    Tax time!

    If you know what your doing here are the forms: https://www.irs.gov/businesses
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    No power to gauges/motor. Trim and Bilge have power

    Doubt it.......Switches loose functionally, typically don't fail outright. Rule #1 of troubling electronics.........confirm you have power at said accessory, ie, ignition switch? If not, then one step backwards......the main power feed to the switch.
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    Tax time!

    Look around... you can find Turbo Tax Business for $110 or so. Been using it for the last 8-10 years. Recommended to me by a trusted Corporate Tax Accountant, my daughter...lol
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    200hp outboard mercury blackmax swivel arm bracket engine is around 1986model and sea star steering.

    Wave washers are used to take up excessive end play in an assembly. Without the washer, the assembly is free to move within the confines of the end play, causing excessive wear and tear on the assembly.
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