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    Is this 2k worth of trailer?

    thanks all I read that the metal is 14 gauge.
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    Is this 2k worth of trailer?

    I'm thinking about buying this trailer for 1,979 out the door with tax, title, registration, and DOC fee included. My current trailer is a 1976 clunker so I looks like trailers really last. It has a one year warranty from the manufacturer. Limited Warranty Genesis Trailers hereby...
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    Can I buy a trailer online?

    Ted recommends the Yacht club 1g12fg which cost 1,832 plus tax. Decent deal? It fits my 15 foot aluminum jon boat.
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    Can I buy a trailer online?

    Sure I could buy a trailer from my local dealer, Teds Boatarama, but i'm just going to be paying Ted for clicking the mouse. Is there a place to buy trailers online? I do this with everything. I tap the screen and it shows up at the door. Then again Ted knows who in the business can actually...
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    Scrap boat or sell it.

    I got a newer boat so I need to get the other one out of the yard. It's a 1976 16 foot aluminum jon boat. The transom is wood and is pretty solid. I was thinking about trying to sell it on Craig's list for $500 but don't know if it would be easier to take it and the title to the scrap yard...
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    How damaged are these threads.

    Thanks, complete new threads. After beating on the well pipe for hours I just wanted to be sure.
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    How damaged are these threads.

    Thank you everyone who replied. I fixed it and now I have water with impressive pressure.
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    Swapping Trailer Axles

    It is 38 1/2 and 42 1/2
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    Swapping Trailer Axles

    I have 2 old trailers that were used for towing 16 ft aluminum jon boats. One trailer is rusty junk with a new axle, bearings and tires. The other trailer is good but the tires are junk and the bearing buddies are caked in years worth of splattered grease. It looks like I can just switch...
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    How damaged are these threads.

    I am in the middle of driving a sandpoint well. It was going so good and then the drive coupling of the pipe loosened up while I was pounding and now the threads are distorted. After looking at these pictures, what are my options? I'm thinking -use it anyway -buy a tap and chase the threads -cut...
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    Why don't I see more jet motors?

    Points taken, thanks for the replies, I read all of them. So what's going on with the dealers? No one has any inventory. I hear that the industry is booming and the production line cant keep up. Why is the industry suddenly booming?
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    Why don't I see more jet motors?

    The river I fish is shallow, mostly 3-5 feet deep with gravel bars and rocks and yet I never see jet motors. The most popular motor out there is definitely the older Mercuries from the 90's either 25-30 Hp. That leads me to think that there is something undesirable about jets. Is there a...
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    Are newer 4 cycles vastly improved?

    I'm looking to buy a preowned 4 cycle 25 hp tiller motor. I'm seeing some for sale that are 20 years old. Is there a certain year that serves as cut off where I don't want to buy because they weren't that good at that time? Also I noticed that the price difference between and older 2 cycle...
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    R.I.P. Boat Motor 1981-2020

    My boat motor died last night. The last few times I took the boat out I thought is smelled like something was burning. The water pump was working so I didn't know what else to do. Last night as I was power loading onto the trailer the motor shook violently and then stopped. The motor is now...
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    Is there a standard fuel hose size?

    I am looking to buy a fuel tank hose and primer bulb assembly for a 18 hp 1980 Mercury. I can barely read the markings (3/8) on my old sun baked hose. Most of the hoses I see sold online say 5/16. What I don't understand is whether or not this is an outer or inner diameter. Is it like...
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    Fixed my motor than I wrecked the prop.

    I had been struggling with getting my motor running for weeks now. I did a lot of research and testing tinkering and learning. At last the motor roared to life and idled beautifully. I took it to the river and carefully backed it off the trailer backing straight off the bunks. I was off the...
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    Confused by 2 timing marks

    I have a 1981 20 hp mercury serial 5608471. I borrowed a timing light and now I want to verify the timing. I am confused by 2 timing marks on the flywheel. The marks look like a little vertical line stamped into the flywheel and outlined in white paint. Why are there two? Which one should I...
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    How should I test the fuel pump?

    I am having trouble with my 1981 20 hp mercury. I am in the process of borrowing a timing light and a compression gauge. In the meantime I want to evaluate the health of my fuel pump. How should I do that? I already replaced all of the gaskets and cleaned the inlet screen. The only thing that...
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    Engine dies at acceleration only.

    Firstly, thanks for all the help so far. I have a 1981 20 hp Mercury that would not start at all. I disassembled the carb and cleaned with carb cleaner and a can of compressed air. Now the engine runs like a champ at idle and WOT. The problem now is that most of the time the engine bogs down...
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    Where to order 80's era Merc Parts?

    I have a 1980-1981 18hp Mercury. It runs great and I want to use it. I want to know where I can order basic parts such as carb and fuel pump gaskets. Crowley Marine has some of the gaskets but most are no longer available. . Does anyone know of an online retailer that would stock these...
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