Forum: General Discussion
04-15-2024, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 687
you say you get a low voltage warning when...
you say you get a low voltage warning when starting. If that is a momentary warning during cranking, then I think that is normal and not indicative of a deeply discharged battery. You should directly...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-13-2024, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 592
I think a combination underwater dyke and above...
I think a combination underwater dyke and above water dam should be built across Lake St Clair inlet or outlet. The design should reduce flow during low water and accommodate high flow during high...
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Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles
04-09-2024, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 824
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Forum: General Discussion
04-08-2024, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,081
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Forum: General Discussion
04-07-2024, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,081
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Forum: General Discussion
04-07-2024, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,081
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Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles
03-27-2024, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
DW actually has considerable formal physics...
DW actually has considerable formal physics education. He actually knows that lowering the tongue increases the weight applied to the hitch. Increasing and decreasing hitch weight may be beneficial,...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-21-2024, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,829
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Forum: General Discussion
03-17-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,829
This is bad news!
I’m not certain it is...
This is bad news!
I’m not certain it is entirely correct. At Costco the Green Morning blend and Kuric appear to no longer be Starbuck. However, online shows Starbucks French Roast is available and...
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Forum: Electronics
03-17-2024, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 893
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Forum: Boats
03-15-2024, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,610
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Forum: Boats
03-15-2024, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,610
I am negative on the fold rear deck. The bow...
I am negative on the fold rear deck. The bow deck is huge, so I rather have cockpit space behind the windshield.There are a potential 6 pedestal seat bases so buy about 4 matching seats plus 2...
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Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles
03-15-2024, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
I have a contrarian view on hitch height. The...
I have a contrarian view on hitch height. The height must be level on tandem axle trailers, but level is not necessary on single axle trailers. Hitch height on singles should be as low as possible to...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-15-2024, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,829
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Forum: Motors and Props
03-11-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,488
1. I don’t know.
2. I said unique, not worse....
1. I don’t know.
2. I said unique, not worse. Towing related forces are very different than forces on the water.
3. There has been many threads on transom savers. All of the motor manufacturers...
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Forum: Motors and Props
03-11-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,488
^^^
With all the discussions in this forum...
^^^
With all the discussions in this forum about transom failures and warranty coverage, you are confident that Lund would repair a cracked transom, or hull and splashwell transom connection when...
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Forum: Motors and Props
03-10-2024, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,488
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Forum: General Discussion
03-10-2024, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,058
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Forum: Motors and Props
03-09-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,488
From Mercury Outboard website:
“It’s no...
From Mercury Outboard website:
“It’s no secret that trailering can take its toll on your boat and outboard over time. Bumpy roads, abrupt stops and harmonic vibrations all put stresses on your...
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Forum: Motors and Props
03-06-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,488
The DD26 helps protect a motor. A bar type...
The DD26 helps protect a motor. A bar type support protects both a motor and transom.
For boaters that can walk and chew gum at the same time, a bar type support can be used without damaging a...
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Forum: Motors and Props
03-05-2024, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,488
My take is that trailering is harder on a boat...
My take is that trailering is harder on a boat than the water. Note how many screws come lose when trailering.
When towing an unsupported motor it oscillates on the transom several times a second....
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Forum: Boats
03-03-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,305
I have a 2003 17’ Crestliner Sportfish bought...
I have a 2003 17’ Crestliner Sportfish bought new. Could have bought an 18’ for $2 k more. The 18’ class you mention is going for about $50k, new. I don’t know what my boat with repower is worth but...
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Forum: Boats
02-12-2024, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,311
The top of the 3 step under platform ladder...
The top of the 3 step under platform ladder slides to the aft side of the platform, then a hinge enables the ladder to swing from horizontal to near vertical. Each of the ladder step frames telescope...
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Forum: Boats
02-12-2024, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,311
This is the Gerelick platform originally...
This is the Gerelick platform originally installed in my boat. https://www.fisheriessupply.com/garelick-outboard-swim-platform-with-fold-down-ladder-step/19535-01
This design features a one step...
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Forum: Boats
02-12-2024, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,311
I have a Gerelick platform ladder. I added a 3...
I have a Gerelick platform ladder. I added a 3 step under platform ladder for added depth and easier step up. I prefer the platform because it offers so much added utility. It doesn’t get in the way...
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