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  1. JimS123

    If you have a roller trailer used in salt water....check this....

    Because of the type of hull construction, Boston Whaler specifically states NOT to use a roller trailer. The rollers can cause a hull / foam separation. However, their Owner's Manual specifies that the optimum is a combo bunk / roller setup. That is, full keel rollers with carpeted side...
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    Single Person Loader?

    Wow....and he's trailerboat'n with a CAR.....omg. Kinda like MY method. There is an eyebolt on the trailer. Pull out the winch cable and secure it to the eye. Then back the trailer in and bring the stem up between the bunks. At that point the winch cable is at the perfect length to hold the...
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    guage issues on 91 stingray 3.0 merc

    My Stingray came from the factory with intermittent speedo problems. Right off the bat I replaced the entire length of tubing and sealed both ends tight. I found a kink in the original tube. 35 years later it still worked perfectly - within 1 mph of GPS.
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    If you have a roller trailer used in salt water....check this....

    That's funny, because different areas must have boaters with different levels of experience. In my area the big go fasts and the few trailered Express Cruisers are the ones that usually show the least amount of hassle. It's the 19' I/Os that usually require backing in until the exhaust pipe is...
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    If you have a roller trailer used in salt water....check this....

    Go ahead and say it. As long as it's just an opinion, it's what the novices need to hear. As I have said before, what works for one may not work for others. Different boats, different ramps and different levels of knowledge. I gave you the respect of not criticizing your opinion, and never...
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    If you have a roller trailer used in salt water....check this....

    My 2 most recent boats/trailers are 2017 and 2019. My 2 most recent daily driver autos are 2017 and 2018, and all are fuel injected. However, my classic car and antique boat both have carbs. In fact, the boat even has points and the car an 8-track. Many years experience with a variety of...
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    If you have a roller trailer used in salt water....check this....

    Everyone is convinced that theirs is the better platform, and nobody could sway them otherwise. It is what it is. I have seen people make a fool out of themselves at the boat ramp, regardless what type trailer they use. Watching the shipshow has convinced me that 75% of trailer boaters are...
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    Mercury Flo-Torq II Locking Tab

    I think I paid six bucks for a package. I realize they are reusable, but for that cheep price I don't even think about it.
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    If you have a roller trailer used in salt water....check this....

    Had a bunk trailer once....they suck. Never again. The "Trailer Boater's Guide Book" explains it in great detail. Als you have to do is read the directions. Bunks are storage trailers, rollers are launching trailers. When I bought my last new boat the dealer replaced the bunks with rollers...
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    Showing the Boston Whaler 13 some TLC . . .

    I have had boats and boats since I was 19 years old. My Whaler is the best I ever had. It will follow me to the nursing home. Nice project. Keep us posted.
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    Water coming in through bilge pump

    I never had a boat with a bilge pump discharge that was NOT on the side of the boat. Seems like a bad design to me. If it were me I would put a check valve in the line. Regardless, I would also make a call to Formula and see what they had to say.
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    What to do with old 2 stroke mix

    Fuel related problems are mostly self inflicted. That goes double for all the ethanol related complaints (that aren't related to ethanol anyway). Case in point - I have an old classic outboard boat that is used once a year - on the way to the local Antique Boat Show. EVERY year I have a half...
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    Mercury merc 110 9.8hp motor

    Mercury's serial number lookup web page is the ultimate authority.
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    Ranger Vs Nitro Bass Boats

    Rangers are over-priced because of the name and all the fancy stuff. Buy a Whaler. Not fancy, but over-built.
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    2003 Stingray 230lx Bilge questions

    The stern one is likely the bilge pump, and the bow port likely a cooler drain. Easy peasy, follow the hose.
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    Hey S.E. Michigan--where's the BEST place for boat & motor parts?

    If you have a local marine dealer, go there. If not, and for outboard parts, Laing's Outboards in NY.
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    What did you do to your boat today?

    Nothing. After being an avid boater for 50+ years, when I buy a new boat I already know what to do it. While I'm waiting for delivery I start ordering a whole bunch of stuff. Then, when she arrives I spend 2 days drilling holes and installing parts before she ever gets splashed.
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    Fastest Mercury 50hp four stroke

    A $600 SS Mercury Enertia will increase your speed by 0.5 mph and efficiency by 1.0%. The other option is to replace the motor with a 75 HP 4-stroke, and then put on the $600 prop.
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    Non slip adhesive padding - removal and replacemet

    I bought a piece of "bulk" non-slip from E-Bay a few years ago. The piece was big enough for 4 trailers. I simply had to cut pieces to match the existing ones I took off. Sorry I don't remember the vendor. Google it.
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    Ok. Trailer time!

    Trailers are Jan-Dec. All expire 12/31 no matter when you first registered it. In Dec you get a letter / form in the mail to renew, and it asks for your inspection sticker serial number. In the past when I bought new boats the dealer always went to the DMV ahead of time, so when I picked it...
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