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  1. I have four, two that are 6 years old and two...

    I have four, two that are 6 years old and two that are 1 year old. Have never once had them go off in boat storage or when wearing them in the rain. As wearing them in the rain, they have a velcro...
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    Another part of this wheel balancing is to make...

    Another part of this wheel balancing is to make sure they are being balanced correctly. The attached YouTube does a decent job explaining the difference, i.e., lug centric versus hub centric rims. My...
  3. Champ, my spring design on one end is of the...

    Champ, my spring design on one end is of the slipper style. This end of the spring slides on a mount as the trailer moves/bounces. I've had to apply a small amount of lubricant on the slide portion...
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    Over the years I've had three made with the...

    Over the years I've had three made with the Travel Tuff material from the attached company. From my perspective they've worked out ok. We pull the boat covered 4,000 to 5,000 miles a year and several...
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    Dirt Ball, only use double lip seals, if you have...

    Dirt Ball, only use double lip seals, if you have rough spots on your spindle and you don't have sure lube spindles where you can pump grease down internally to the back bearing-you can install a...
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    Wildwood Lodge is on the westside of Des Moines....

    Wildwood Lodge is on the westside of Des Moines. Very safe place as I used to stay there on business trips, probably over fifty nights throughout the years. Couple decent restaurants within walking...
  7. Thread: Hoka shoes?

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    My first pair of running shoes were Saucony and...

    My first pair of running shoes were Saucony and then went to Asics to take advantage of the gel cushioning. However, I have somewhat of a wide foot in the toe area and my experience has been Brooks's...
  8. Thread: Hoka shoes?

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    My experience revolves around Hokas as a running...

    My experience revolves around Hokas as a running shoe rather than walking/casual use. However, my experience would pertain to the shoe's durability. I'm on my 39th year of running and have ran in...
  9. Thread: Bassman Ia.

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    I went with Dave to pick up his new boat in...

    I went with Dave to pick up his new boat in Dawsonville, GA. Once he got it home he did have several things he desired to change to his personal liking, spent several days helping. He did get to use...
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    In regard to a ladder that attaches to the motor...

    In regard to a ladder that attaches to the motor mounting bolts; it's a little pricey but easy to install there are no holes to drill, fits nice, is of good quality and stores out of the way. If your...
  11. Thread: Crap

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    We've had a few dogs that just changing diet (as...

    We've had a few dogs that just changing diet (as previously mentioned) helped with waste and gas. Maybe the foods listed below would help with some reduction and are still rated as a good quality...
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    Chris, try doing an internet search using the...

    Chris, try doing an internet search using the information that's on the light(s), i.e., manufacture, model number, etc.. I've replaced all mine on my Karavan boat trailer purchasing them off of a...
  13. Thread: Thieves

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    When my wife died they broke into her brother's...

    When my wife died they broke into her brother's house during the funeral and stole several items. No doubt read the funeral announcement in the local news knowing he'd be attending the funeral. The...
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    I have four of the Bass Pro inflatable PFDs. Two...

    I have four of the Bass Pro inflatable PFDs. Two I've had for six years and have rearmed them once. The other two I just purchased. I store them in the boat and have worn them in the pouring down...
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    Make sure the tire shop is balancing them with...

    Make sure the tire shop is balancing them with the proper procedure. It's been my experience few even know what lug centric balancing is and just spin balance by the hub opening, which could be...
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    I've had the same axle as you have for the past...

    I've had the same axle as you have for the past ten years. My first couple years I'd notice a small amount of water was getting inside my hubs where the rubber hub seals sets next to the spindle...
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    I have a Drotto on a deep v boat with a roller...

    I have a Drotto on a deep v boat with a roller trailer. For the most part it works well. When I unload my release handle rope is long enough that I can set at the console and release the latch and...
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    I have a deep v boat on a roller trailer and the...

    I have a deep v boat on a roller trailer and the Drotto works well. The Drotto does seem to take a considerable amount of force to get it to latch when trailering. However, I've learned to wait until...
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    Dave continues on the ventilator. They have him...

    Dave continues on the ventilator. They have him paralyzed so he doesn't pull on any tubes. However, he's in a twilight sleep but can hear and is being told of all the prayers and well wishes. Please...
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    Hoot, I received the same info from him earlier...

    Hoot, I received the same info from him earlier today in a text. He mentioned the 60% came about when they just rolled him on his side. He also said his 02 levels drop just when typing a text...
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    Update: by-passed the Racor filter, replaced the...

    Update: by-passed the Racor filter, replaced the IAC/ISC valve, replaced spark plugs, checked for any loose fittings/hoses and replaced fuel lines. Still rough idle and stalling, above 1000 rpm runs...
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    Don, thanks. Your feedback gives me some items to...

    Don, thanks. Your feedback gives me some items to pursue. Believe I'll start by replacing the plugs, bypassing the Racor and see if things improve. If not, then move forward from there. Again, input...
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    No, it's happening when I'm on the water. In the...

    No, it's happening when I'm on the water. In the eight years I've owned the boat I've replaced the pump a couple times. If running it out of the water, I'll just idle it with muffs on it.
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    Mercury 115 EFI 4 Stroke Stalling

    Mercury 2002, 115 ELPT 4S, Serial# OT552866, Max RPM 5600 to 5800, best I can tell by gauge idles around 650 to 700 RPM, fuel injected 4 stroke

    260 hours on motor, sent injectors to European...
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    I just had the opportunity to compare the two...

    I just had the opportunity to compare the two motors. My F150 has the Coyote 5.0. My boat and trailer weigh approximately 3,000 pounds. I've pulled this rig several thousand miles in the last few...
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