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    Inflateable Kayak?

    Anybody use one? It's for the kids. Have never done it and probably wont happen ofter. Looking at: Stearns Spree or Sea Eagle 330 from Cabellas Skedaddle from W.Marine Any comments will be appreciated (probably!).
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    Alpha 1 Impeller 1984 Merc 5.0

    I have read several other threads and looked at links that have been provided, but am still debating whether on not to do it. Seems like it goes well for some but others get stuck. While I'm not afraid to change plugs or a starter, I'm a little leary to mess with something I've never seen...
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    Niagra Falls ?

    No not in a barrel. Or a boat. Thinking of driving there , 550 miles, just for the kids to see it. Any good hikes nearby? How is the road from Sarnia to NF? How about the OPP? I have a lead foot, especially when I plan to do this roundtrip in 48 hours. Thanks. ps. # 4 over #99 anyday!
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    Bearing Video

    I was looking for info on bearings as I've never messed with mine. Ran across www.sailingtexas.com they had a video of a bearing repack. Also a video of getting an axel off the ground w/o a jack. Two questions: can a bearing problem lead to severe wear on inside of tire? And, If the axel...
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    Trailer repair shop in Chicago?

    Anybody have a recommendation? Last year a buddy was pulling the boat and the front axel broke. He had an emergancy repair done which has held. However, one wheel leans inward at the top and is going through rubber on the inside like crazy. New tire spent after 1000 miles. One new tire a...
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    weighing my rig..freeway truck scale?

    Hope I'm on the correct forum. Heading to Glen Lake, Michigan next week and want to finally figure my weight when fully (golf clubs and all) loaded. I know some scrap metal recyclers have scales but I'm leery about going there as I just put 4 new tires on the trailer and those places look like...
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    Merc Mountaineer?

    Looking for a new tow vehical. 18 ft bowrider I/O, steel 2 axel trailer. I figure loaded it's 4,500lbs (guess only). I've never owned a SUV (been borrowing a friends F150). It's either an Explorer, Nissan Extera (wife likes it), or a Mountaineer. Mountaineer is ALWAYS in 4wd? Pro's and...
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    When passing a boat at anchor?

    I'm a lake guy and love having the room to avoid other boaters by a wide margin. What would be proper when your on a river and you come across an anchored boat? There is NOT a posted no-wake zone involved. Do I need to slow, go no-wake speed, or just keep a safe distance regardless of my...
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