Recent content by shooter5635

The dealer wanted me to empty the boat (it's hunting season so all my gear is in it) and pull the motor before they'd touch it, so I did some research on bunk adjustment and did it myself. What you described is basically what I followed. It no longer moves. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using...

After a lot of reading and talking to a couple guys, the general consensus seems to be the bunks are mis-adjusted. Since the boat is only 2 weeks old, I'm going to take it back to the dealer and have them do the adjustments. I shouldn't have to mess with a brand spankin' new boat and trailer...

I ended up passing on the motor. It was in very rough condition. The search continues... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You can tilt them either direction. They appear to be tilted slightly inward. As for how they're currently adjusted, I can't comment. I will check when I get home. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They do adjust for angle. The boat only moves an inch or two in either direction. It was enough for me to notice though. I do have loading guides. They're adjusted about 2inches out from the hull when it's centered. I thought about moving them in more... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I also noted in the Alumacraft handbook I got when I bought the boat, it said the bunks were supposed to stick out an inch past the transom. Mine are currently flush. Is that going to cause problems? *edit* Picture of handbook. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bow. Port. Starboard. If other pictures would help I'd be glad to take them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'll grab some when I get off work here shortly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2017 Alumacraft MV1648 NCS. 2017 Karavan trailer. With the boat strapped down tight (winch and bow strap, 2 individual transom straps) I can slide it side to side on the trailer. Surely this can't be right.... none of my other boats moved on the trailer. Is this just the case of my dealer...

What's normal compression on these motors... 140? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great tips! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm looking at picking up a '79 Johnson 35hp. I'm mechanically inclined, but most of my experience is with cars and trucks. What should I check prior to laying cash on the table for the motor? Obvious things to check: -Starts easily and runs - Compression (hopefully he'll let me hook up a...

I guess my biggest question right now is how do I move forward without spending what I assume would be hundreds testing different props? I greatly appreciate all the input you guys have offered. I love learning how this stuff works and it's all making more sense with every post.

I didn't mean any offense by my reply! I've just always been one who likes understanding how things work. Please keep me posted on the 4 blade prop! I'm curious as to your results. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is more so the information I was looking for. Thank you very much! I just didn't know how to phrase the question. I did use the prop calculator. One issue is I don't know how specifically much my gear weighs, but I estimated it out and it recommended a 9X9 prop. I asked that they contact...