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I have 12" wheels and tires in my boat trailer, usually drive 65-75 mph, no issues. Proper maintenance and pressure is a must !! Stay within max load range and go boating....when they wear out or dry rot then consider a tire change, but I would look for a better price. Why fix what isn't broken ?

According to my local marina/ dealer the small motors are available but not much markup, it is the big motors that are in demand and short supply. Boat mfgrs and places like Cabelas and BP buy them up as fast as they are produced ! My dealer has a waiting time of 6 months to a year delivery...

I can remember the days when they used gunwale measurments, then along came centerline measurments.....boy, do I feel old !!

It is the thrust difference not the weight. When the Jeff says 10 up then that is the max thrust it can handle safely ! What your saying is....if they made a 109 up motor that weighs the same as a 10 hp, that would be OK ?? God forbid any type of accident you might be involved with ( even not...

Whew....that transom was a bunch of rivets to drill out !! Looked forward to your progress. What are ya gonna hang on the back for power ?

Never saw brazed aluminum hold up for long, I would consider good epoxy over brazing..but that is my opinion

Near top rpm with a light load and still within operating range with two people is about as good as it gets. Your trying to fine tune your prop to get it perfect in all cases, really not worth the trouble for 1 or two mph. Also consider the fact that when you add the extra person your changing...

Looks like you he boat was dragged over rocks and gravel and scraped thru the aluminum strake. Had a couple on my Jon boat so I just sealed them with a clear roofing sealer, hut I only use it in my pond. If you can't weld it, then get a strip of aluminum and form it over and rivet it on. You...

That's because she is younger !!

Hope the kids are little !! Sounds like an overload with a 3 hp motor, an adult and a couple grandkids. After replacing the transom wood maby a little 1.5 or 2 up and one kid with an adult at most. I have a 12' Jon and a 2.2 hp two stroke ( 30 lbs) and that with two adults is about max....weight

Oak boards will work but you need two or more that need to be glued together to give lateral strength so they don't split and warp. In other words use some thinner pieces and glue them together to get the needed thickness as it will make a much stronger board.

I did have to bite my tongue a few times, but....his wife said far more to him than I could ever think of.

If the trailer is designed to handle the load, then it would be safe to modify it...in my area, many keep their boats in water thru the season and only use a trailer for winter storage. Many don't fit the hull very well when used for storage only. Do get a good fit/ support for that hull if...

AND....you see so many more reruns and closeups when something exciting happens !!

A few years back at our local launch ramp, a fellow was having a tough time getting his boat off the trailer. I offered my help thinking he forgot the transom straps. He assured me they were off so after much backing down and slamming on the brakes while his wife and I pulled, yanked for all...