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  1. dingbat

    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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    Battery Straps?

    For those not familiar with a salt water environment, anything that retains moisture, ie straps, cushions, dock lines, etc. mold (black mold) and or dry rot in short order. Seems to really like wire insulation and rubber hose for some reason It gets so bad I have to hose down the battery and...
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    Starting from scratch

    I'm a offshore guy.....a functioning Chart plotter and DSC VHF are not optional 50 miles off the coast Do as you like... I don't have to live with the consequences...;)
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Chincoteague Ponies
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    Battery Straps?

    Been using these for years...
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    Fuel Stabilizer Question

    Are all your other vehicles modern 4 stroke outboards as well? Seafoam is basically naphtha and isopropyl alcohol. Guessing they're worried about it fouling the emission control sensors. I don't know if it will actually mess up the sensor(s), but why risk it while the motor is still under...
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    Starting from scratch

    The primary function of an ACR is the keep the “Primary” battery fully charged then route any excess charging capacity to the "Secondary" batteries. The ACR is controlled (open/closed) by voltage/time thresholds. On my setup, the connection between the "Primary" to "Secondary" battery closes...
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    1994 Johnson 175 turns over with key switch off?

    Remove all wires from solenoid. Check for continuity between battery and starter posts on solenoid. Should be open. Check for continuity between control posts. Check for 12v between (+) control wire to solenoid to ground. On/off should be controlled by key switch
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    Battery Selector switch

    When you replaced battery 1 cable(s) did you replace #1 ground cable as well? If so, you’ve eliminated everything but the switch.
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    Outboard Painting

    Pure aluminum is a very soft, pliable material. Pretty useless except for beverage cans and a couple of other applications To add strength and machinability, Aluminum is alloyed with various elements, copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon, tin and zinc being the most common. Talk about a...
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    Outboard Painting

    Just feather the remaining paint the best you can and go for it. If you want to spend the time, use sanding primer and spot putty to get the new prop look.
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    Garmin GMI10 NMEA connectivity

    No red wire required. Black goes to system ground. Blue connects to “device” in. Brown connects to “device” out Easier to use NMEA 2000 if you have a backbone installed
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    Long Trip Home - Florida to Georgian Bay

    Don’t need anything fancy, just the right cell carrier. I travel both domestic and International for work. Carried an AT&T “Air Card” for years. Traded that in for an IPhone and Verizon cell service 10 years ago. Has never let me down anywhere in the world. Just pair the phone with your laptop.
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    Hosclaw trailer question....spindle washer....?

    The use of flange nuts is common
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    Engine height on Offshore repower.

    So.. your saying for a 36” bracket I need to raise the motor 9” on a 25” transom?
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