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  1. JASinIL2006

    Charger for on trailer or shore power

    This is what I was referring to: https://a.co/d/7Pq5HLN I don't have one (yet); I just open the sunpad hatch and reach in with an extension cord. The waterproof receptacle plug would make things easier, but the charger works fine without it.
  2. JASinIL2006

    Checking oil level

    I measure when the motor is level. On my trailered boat, when the trailer is level, the engine is pretty close to level. I don't know how much differenence it actually makes, but car/truck engines are supposed to be check on level ground, so I figure a boat engine should also be level or close...
  3. JASinIL2006

    Charger for on trailer or shore power

    Something like this NOCO charger/maintainer is pretty much foolproof: https://a.co/d/cf2mjJi I have one and it keeps the batteries in good shape, whether they need charging or just maintaining. I leave it hooked up all the time, except when I'm out on the...
  4. JASinIL2006

    One battery losing power

    Deleted. Replied to wrong thread.
  5. JASinIL2006

    Water in Bellows

    Seems like if bilge water entered the bellows, half of the motor would be submerged...
  6. JASinIL2006

    Bow damage fix?

    Ten gallons of water over two hours is a LOT of water getting into the boat. To me, that suggests that either you're getting intrusion from other places or the damage to the keel is even worse than it looks in in the pictures. If you're getting that amount of water inside the boat, I'd also be...
  7. JASinIL2006

    Sealing inside of aluminum boat

    I'm not sure I'd bother if it's not leaking, but if you want insurance, you could coat the seams with Gluvit and then paint the hull before installing the deck.
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    Water in Bellows

    Seems like an awful lot of water for such a small tear in the gasket, especially if the boat isn't stored in water. I'd re-check the bellows and their attachment to the bell housing and gimbal housing. Another option would be to replace the gasket and use the boat for a while and see if you get...
  9. JASinIL2006

    Bunk lag bolts

    Lags bolts work fine unless the bunk boards are too soft. I re-used the boards and lag bolts when I recarpeted my 1997 trailer and they still are holding strong.
  10. JASinIL2006

    1960's Larson Lapliner

    Run away. Boats without paperwork are yard planters…
  11. JASinIL2006

    Beginner Buying Used Question Re. Sea Trials

    @airshot makes a great point about the paperwork. If the seller doesn't have that all in hand, walk away. It's not worth wasting your time if they don't have the paperwork.
  12. JASinIL2006

    oil change

    After having trouble a Moeller extractor that repeatedly fell apart, I ended up buying a small $25 wet/dry vacuum from Walmart. I duct-taped a section of garden hose to the end of the vac hose. The garden hose screws onto the dipstick and I can drain the engine faster than I could with the...
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    Beginner Buying Used Question Re. Sea Trials

    In our area, most boats are trailered and we're an hour's drive away from the nearest navigable rivers. Arranging a water trial therefore would not be a trivial undertaking, and it's often not done. (I'm not saying that's a good thing, it's just they way it is.) If I were selling, I'd be happy...
  14. JASinIL2006

    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    Some WDH don't allow you to back up easily or make tight turns. Also, when the trailer is unloaded, the weight could be shifted disproportionately to the front wheels, which could cause a problem on the ramp (although less likely if you're in 4WD). I think @Bondo is spot on; you are at the...
  15. JASinIL2006

    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    Sounds to me like you're overloading your truck. What does the yellow sticker on the driver side door jamb say your payload and towing capacity is? Also, how much weight (including passengers, gear, and trailer tongue) are you putting on the truck? I'm wondering how using a WDH on a boat...
  16. JASinIL2006

    New owner questions - trimming/trolling and fuel stabilizer

    The only problem with using Seafoam and Stabil 100% of the time is that you're wasting your money. It might be helpful to use Stabil for winter layups (even that is up for debate), but using them all the time is just burning your money.
  17. JASinIL2006

    Oil pan drain hose

    I'd snake the hose first. Sure sounds like you have some sludge or something clogging it up.
  18. JASinIL2006

    3.0l Alpha 1 Gen 2 low speed overheat

    Are there no marinas where people have their boats worked on? How do other boat owners do mid-season maintenance or repairs? I do think it's common for Gen 2 impellers to last longer than 4 years; I just serviced my water pump and the impeller is at least 5 years old and it looked fine. (I...
  19. JASinIL2006

    Blige pump problem!

    I agree. Those auto-sensing pumps just drain betteries.
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    relay

    My guess is you'll get better help if you state what boat/engine you have.
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