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  1. dingbat

    Boiler Catastrophy ,Have to replace it ,Which to get?

    They’re playing games with AFUE ratings 95% of 91,500 btu is less than 85% of 138,500 Propane: 91,500 * 0.95 = 86,925 effective BTUs per gallon Heating Oil: 138,500 * 0.85 = 117,725 effective BTUs per gallon To do an apples-to-apples comparison, look at how many gallons of propane are...
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    Boiler Catastrophy ,Have to replace it ,Which to get?

    Oil is historically cheaper Propane 91k btu per gallon #2 heating oil 137K btu per gallon https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_pri_wfr_dcus_nus_w.htm
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    Jacking a tandem axle trailer safely

    Boat trailer (Loadrite) has springs. Horse trailer (Sundowner) has torsion. Works on both. Too many variables if it will work or not. Easiest to jack wheel 5” inch off the ground and see if the other tire is off the ground. Worst comes to worst you could always unhitch and lower tongue jack...
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    It's not an issue until it is..... Trailer brakes are notoriously inefficient and under maintained. Had a guy run a traffic light on me sometime back. I was in town. Couldn't have been going more that 30-35 mph. The tires on the trailer (~#4,200) broke loose (skidded) and pushed a V8 Cherokee...
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    Jacking a tandem axle trailer safely

    No need for a jack on a tandem with springs. Got one of these for my wife when trailering https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Camco-Trailer-Aid-Plus-p/15-0458.htm
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    Jacking a tandem axle trailer safely

    Couldn’t bend the end of the axle with a bottle jack if your life depended on it. The yield strength of A36 steel is #36,000 psi. Lifting just one tire off the ground of a #9200 tandem trailer requires # 2,300. A #6,000 jack should be by-passing at that load
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    Propane BBQ Grill Repair question

    Did this problem start with a new tank of gas? Had a Weber grill act like this right out of the box. Received a free tank of gas with the purchase of a new grill. The salesman warned me of problems related to their current gas supplier. Thought nothing of it. Long story short, numerous calls...
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    What are these ?

    In-line circuit breakers...
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    Trim tabs.??

    What problem are you trying to fix? Unless it’s an I/O you get more bang for your buck with a high lift / performance prop..been there done that Sizing….they recommend 1” of tab per foot of boat length with a 9” wide tab. If you don’t have transom space, go to a 12” wide tab. I have 12x12...
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    Catfish

    Most serious cat fish aficionados I know use conventional tackle. Surprised none made the "best reels" list
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    Simrad nSS7 EVO3, do I need a Sonar Hub, or can I get sonar direct to display from Transducer?

    The whole thing is as clear as mud.. According to the manual you can plug a Forward Scan transducer into Port #2
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    boat fuse panel

    Not sure I would classify swapping out one fuse type for another as an “upgrade” but it will work.
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    Spare wheel hub... usefull?

    Looks like my trailer but in much better shape. Mine was ridden hard and put away wet. Cant decide if I want to put money into the trailer or just buy a new aluminum one. I will not need a trailer in 3-4 years if everything goes as planned.
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    Full Clear Vinyl Enclosure vs. Canvas with Vinyl windows

    Not sure what an all vinyl enclosure buys you except more headaches. It’s bad enough trying to keep up with the “touch points” on the windows in the usual normal canvas enclosure. Can’t imagine the “road rash” you would get with a full vinyl enclosure. I have a hardtop on my boat. The...
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    Spare wheel hub... usefull?

    Not a fan of leaving bearIng assemblies exposed to the elements prior to installation. Leave prepared bearing assembly in factory packaging until needed. Keep it along along with a 12” crescent, rubber mallet, pair of pliers, dust cap driver (2” PVC) and grease gun in a 5 gallon bucket with...
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    Evinrude 130HP switching from 3 blade to 4 blade

    Plot ”real” data then use a polynomial or logarithmetic 3rd order trend line to average out the results. Much, much more accurate than fudging numbers mentally.
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    Will carport help mold/mildew issues?

    Stored under cover outdoors for years with few mold issues. Now stored in a pole barn with a loose fitting trap to keep dirt and dust down. Still get a bit on the white helm chairs. Nothing worth worrying about. Cleans right up with Clorox cleanup. Found out long ago the trick to keeping mold...
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    1970 River Queen Houseboat new owner here!

    The harbor buoy data shows a mean salt concentration of 0.01 ppt but can go as high as 2.8 ppt at various times during the year. More than enough “salt” to support galvanic corrosion. Total mistake to discredit the idea...
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    Simrad nSS7 EVO3, do I need a Sonar Hub, or can I get sonar direct to display from Transducer?

    Fowardscan requires a separate thru hull transducer https://www.simrad-yachting.com/simrad/type/sonar-and-transducers/forwardscan-xdcr-wsleeve-and-plug/
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    Trophy parts catalogue

    Nothing on a Trophy is proprietary. All third party stuff. Would be better off browsing a Perko or Atwood catalog for part numbers then make Google your friend
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