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DDennisG01 replied to the thread New Boat Questions - The basics.You'd still need to check the hoses and see exactly how it's plumbed. I don't want to guess on that. But, these are typically just a...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread New Boat Questions - The basics.What do you mean by "linking up"? Aren't they surge brakes? It would be EXTREMELY rare to see EOH brakes on this size trailer. How's...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Deck refinish.So what you probably have there, at approaching 4 decades old.. is "not-so-non-skid" non-skid? :) When I re-did my '82 - which was...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread New Boat Questions - The basics.HOA's.... yuck. West Marine? Wrong Marine.... :p Get the impeller "kit". You won't know if you need the housing/wear plates till you...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Transom Cap replacement.It's generally referred to as a "bang cap". Grady makes a replacement (has been for a while) in vinyl. But you could also buy...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread New Boat Questions - The basics.Ok, since the fill cap was off, that eliminates any venting issues as being the problem. This is assuming the gas tank is full, for...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread New Boat Questions - The basics.How do you know that the tank isn't full? Meaning, you need to physically verify it. A gas gauge is not realiable. Even if the vent...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread New Boat Questions - The basics.Freedom - as I mentioned above, repalce your impeller before doing anything. You don't know how long it's sat and if a vane breaks off...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread advice for first winter in PNW.The engine will drain just fine. This is in regards to the lower unit - specifically, the cavity in front of the prop. Some water will...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread IN THE DARK.Hmmm. Strange - there's usually "something". Maybe they're a made in China "special" :)
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread IN THE DARK.There's usually some type of brand/model on the interior/underside of the lights. What do you see there? You could look through...
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DDennisG01 replied to the thread Yamaha F-150 lower unit.We've used them many times at the shop when, for whatever reason, an OEM wasn't an option. I think they are a solid option.