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Aluminum Versus Stainlees Steel?
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Mandatory tool to work on 60s, 70s, 80s motorcycles. ;) Why they insisted on using Phillips head screws for all those side case covers...
Jul 23, 2024
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Just to clarify, I wasn't talking about an impact wrench. I meant a manual impact driver like this:
Jul 23, 2024
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Best way to charge and maintain batteries?
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I actually forgot. I left my bass boat on charge all the time when I had it. It was stored 20-miles from my home (but closer to West...
Jul 23, 2024
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Best way to charge and maintain batteries?
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^^This!^^
Jul 23, 2024
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It all depends on the type of battery, follow the recommendations of the battery manufacturer and be sure to use the recommended type of...
Jul 23, 2024
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I'll assume your batteries are flooded lead acid. A "good" charger can be left on and hooked up all the time. A cheap charger can...
Jul 22, 2024
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From what I've seen, this is how most modern trailers are setup. The rollers are just there to guide the bow up, and don't really...
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I think everyone agrees that the boat and trailer should move as one unit. I will give you my opinion, at least for our relatively...
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Depends...
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Trailer Setup Help
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In the middle of a trailer overhaul myself. Nowhere can I find "official" recommendations for setting up a trailer. Should the keel...
Jul 19, 2024
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Well, I'm no youngster and guess I could say the same. I think it is OK to take different approaches as long as they work. They all...
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Have saw boats with dented keeps from having all that weight on just one roller. Never had less than 3 keel rollers on my aluminum...
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Ok thanks!
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Welcome to TinBoats! The rule of thumb that everyone should be aware of is to have 10% to 15% of the total weight (boat & trailer) on...
Jul 19, 2024
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Trolling motor sideways install
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I've seen it on canoes a bunch. Unless it's a square stern, that's the only option . If you hull has decent strakes they will keep it...
Jul 19, 2024
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