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You know, I'm sure you guys are right about all these chemical reactions and how vulnerable the alum is to deterioration when certain...
Apr 24, 2024
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That's what I'll end up doing if it needs to come up more. The adjustability of a jack plate would be nice but I really don't want to...
Apr 23, 2024
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Ideally you want the cav plate a bit lower, but then again, it's just a 5hp so it's not like you are going to really be on plane so it...
Apr 23, 2024
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Does Thompson's Water Seal contain chem. harmful to Alum. ??
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Might be a good place for bed liner or body under coat material to create a protective barrier...
Apr 23, 2024
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I've used Thompson's for many, many years. I have never, ever seen it hurt metal. I'm very confident that is not the cause. That...
Apr 23, 2024
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Transom bolts - what kind to use?
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The salt itself will react to the aluminum over time, so you still loose.
Apr 23, 2024
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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See the example MDCrappie showed, easy, simple and it should work. I would make it wider and longer to attach to the knee brace. Then...
Apr 23, 2024
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Get some plate and bolt together. Or get someone to bend some plate for you. Either into a "c" or two pieces into "L" and sandwich...
Apr 23, 2024
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Transom bolts - what kind to use?
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Take a magnet when you buy your bolts, if it attracts don't use them.
Apr 22, 2024
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Trailer mods and a couple of questions
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Your making good progress...after a few tries you will figure a routine, you might consider a " centering" roller at the back of the...
Apr 22, 2024
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Is the motor height going to be an issue?
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Cause a problem...probably nothing serious, but your motor will not be effiecient. Wrong shaft length for the transom. As mentioned...
Apr 22, 2024
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Does Thompson's Water Seal contain chem. harmful to Alum. ??
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Thompsons is not a pernanent sealer, needs re applied at least every two years according to instructions...Mostly silicone but not sure...
Apr 22, 2024
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Alternative to Gluvit
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Location is everything, one reason folks take road trips or long weekend getaways !! My neighbor owns a semi, and often brings things...
Apr 22, 2024
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I love rivet nuts - but need some way to touch up the mistakes :)
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Installation is the key to rivnuts ! If the rivnut goes into the drilled hole with slop, then the hole is to big ! I used 3/8" rivnuts...
Apr 22, 2024
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