Recent content by Capt Tom

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    Towing Capacity

    Thanks, that is a lot of boat there. Make sure your trailer brakes are working properly every time you get on the road.
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    Towing Capacity

    For discussion sake, maybe you can explain more. This is a pic I took of my truck hitch. Without a WDH it is only rated for 5K with a tongue weight of 500 lbs.
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    Towing Capacity

    Back to my example. No you can't tow a 9K boat with a half ton truck rated at 10K without exceeding your hitch capacity. The hitch is most likely only rated for 500 lbs without a WDH and the trailer tongue weight of a 9K boat is probably around 800 to 900 lbs. Not to mention you will most likely...
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    Towing Capacity

    This is a topic discussed quite frequently on RV and P/U truck forums and is widely misunderstood. For example: someone has a truck with a 10K towing capacity and thinks they can tow a 9K boat with room to spare because the salesman told him so.
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    Black mildew

    Part of my reply was, when the other stuff doesn't do the job the Nautical One does. I've tried the other products like Starbrite and 303.
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    Black mildew

    Count me in as a believer. This stuff works great, where nothing else did. Expensive but my bolsters and cushions haven't looked this good in years.
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    2017 Freedom 205 Water under port bow storage

    I have a 2011 205 Freedom and I can confirm this compartment is far from watertight. Wish It was because this is the storage for the lifejackets and curtains.
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    Red Button in Bilge

    Thanks a lot for that info. Now I know.
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    Red Button in Bilge

    What exactly is this red button inboard of the battery switch for? I always assumed it was an emergency cut off switch but not 100% sure. Thanks
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    205 Freedom instrument panel

    I have a 205 Freedom and yes everything is hard to see when operating this boat. When standing you have to look down taking your eye off the wheel. Otherwise still love this boat, it is a beast for a 20 footer.
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    205 Curtain Set on CL

    Thanks, I may have been interested. But the vinyl looks really yellow and there is no way to get that out. I guess you could get the vinyl replaced but at that cost plus 400.00 for something at least 13 years old I don't know.
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    Bimini Attachment

    One thing to always check before trailering or getting underway is to make sure the retaining pins are seated in all the way. These things have a tendency of working themselves out over time.
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    Bimini Attachment

    These are what you need.
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    GW Freedom 205

    I own a Freedom 205. This is a big boat for it's length, and very comfortable for a day boat. IMO the Grady 20 footers are the best in class.
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    Looking to buy a used 208 Adventure

    There is a 2017 on Craigslist for 39K+ around New Orleans. Not many details, most likely a scam.