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  1. dingbat

    Anyone use synthetic nylon winch cable? Or anything besides steel?

    I looked into a synthetic winch cable when I needed to replace the cable on my #4,000 rated electric winch a couple of years ago. Read all the pro and cons. In the end ended up staying with a good quality galvanized steel cable. The advertised life expectancy wasn’t much different. Couldn’t...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Doesn't have to float....just not sink ;)
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    Stripped bikini fitting screws in windshield frame

    The easiest solution is the next side up screw if you can accommodate them
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    Wiring education

    Stay true to published color codes Use marine grade (tin coated wire) to prevent the dreaded “black wire disease. As with all wiring applications subject to vibration, connections are crimped. No soldering. Hint....buy a decent pair of crimpers. Nothing worst that trying to make good crimps...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Hello fellow surf fisherman...... Here is my beach “buggy”
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

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    Power outlet

    Bought a 12v coffee maker to use while surf fishing. Takes 15 minutes to brew a pot but it works
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    Merc Alpha4 no longer available. What to replace it with?

    My experience has been you loose 150-200 rpm going from Al to SS. Going from 3 to 4 blade can be crapshoot. The difference between 14.25 x 17” Evinrude Offshore (4 blade) and the 15 x 17” Enertia (3 blade) was negligible. Ended up dropping down to the 15” Enertia to pickup the 200 rpm I left...
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    Battery replacement?

    Most batteries are homicide victims. Few die of natural causes..... Gave up on “marine” batteries long ago. Tried several of the popular brands. Never got more than a couple of seasons out of them. Bought a pair of AC Delco grp 27 at the recommendation of a friend. Replaced the 1-2-both...
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    1985 140 Johnson looper 20 degree temp difference between port and starboard

    There is you missing speed....I’m at 7% with 15x15 Enertia My water pressure gauge connects to anipple on the block
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    1985 140 Johnson looper 20 degree temp difference between port and starboard

    13% between expected (53) and actual (46) performance. Could be a bad or mismatched prop. Have you run a prop calculator on each prop? OE lower unit?
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    1985 140 Johnson looper 20 degree temp difference between port and starboard

    When was the last time you changed the impeller. I get close to 30 psi with a fresh one. Not possible for the rpm to increase w/o a change in speed unless the props efficiency changes Having said that, aluminum props can and do wear out over time
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    Standard size drain hose for sinks

    No standard size or connection type (hose barb verse threaded). I have 5 different size and hose connections on my boat. No stainless below the water line.
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    Roller bunk Adjustment advise ...

    The bolts should not be loose. Your missing the rocker plates. No sure if these fit your particular trailer, but this is the part you are looking for https://magictiltparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=611
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    Roller bunk Adjustment advise ...

    Im pretty sure your missing part of the pivot assembly as evidenced by the space between the heads of the bolts and the support brackets. What brand is your trailer?
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    Issue with gas tank being too large

    The obvious answer is to buy only as much as you use in a season. Makes no sense to buy more than you need in a season then store it. I’ve stored whatever is left in my 92 gallon tank at the end of the season, typically 30-40 gallons, for the past 20 years. 50/50 if it was stabilized or not...
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    What are the essential tools to keep on board?

    Actually bottled water and life raft... but you get the idea..lol
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    What are the essential tools to keep on board?

    I carry tow insurance and the same emergency tool kit carried by passenger airlines. ;)
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    Ground Wire on EzLoader Trailer--Mystery

    Can’t see it. Have you removed the actuator for a look?
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

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