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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Home Depot has 316 stainless steel hardware.Yup! 100% dead-on. I have seen this firsthand - top-tier brands that have always had solid hardware... we're seeing screws and snaps...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Gel Coat Stress Cracks.It appears, from what I can see in the pics, that most (all?) of them all stem from a screw hole. The underlying cause is improper hole...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Armstrong Bracket.A bracket, although it's an extra "wetted surface", would also help with hole shot since it's acting sort of like a trim tab. The...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Armstrong Bracket.To add more info based on real-life experience... I've been on the same hull as mine (same engine) without a bracket and there is...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Armstrong Bracket.:) Being further back/off the transom provides more leverage for the mmotor against the hull. Lift is increased to increase both hole...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Armstrong Bracket.A bracket always helps increase performance. There's going to be more stress on your transom, though (leverage). Be sure your transom...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread 2004 300 Marlin "console".Can you look at Harry's console... with the MFD models he has... and grab the dimensions of the MFD's from the manufacturer's website...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Painting non-skid deck.Oh... just a personal preference of course, but... I went with a contrasting color for the deck paint. I was worried that if the color...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Painting non-skid deck.Sanding worn diamond pattern to be smooth.... Nope - no need - just scuff well and clean. That's exactly what I did to mine. I used...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Repairing a small hole.That looks like an air void from initial glass layup at the factory. I've seen it plenty of times. As noted above, first step is to...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Rod holder.Try googling for "side mount" fishing rod holder.
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread How to install kicker on 20' 208 Adventure.Huh? I think we need a better description of what you're talking about. Actually, pictures would be good, too.
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread ‘04 330 Express Trim Tab Actuator Replacement.Did you try reaching out to Bennett directly? If not, start there.
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Trim tab cylinder lower attachment eye cracked.The cylinder is screwed to the transom. There is an extension nipple (on the inside) screwed into the mount that attaches to the hull...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread House Battery vs. Starboard battery.That's good. That means the issue leans towards the probability of just having a bum battery.