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    Trailer wheels worth upsizing?

    "The trailer would be recycled into a new Hyundai before you ever got your money back out of that upgrade." Love it. This gets my vote for quote of the week!
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    Trailer wheels worth upsizing?

    While I intrinsically like the idea of going to larger wheels, will the real gains be major enough to justify the expense. Larger may have more weight capacity, but that will also be limited to the existing axle and trailer suspension. More ground clearance? Tow at higher speeds maybe? More...
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    Trailer wheels worth upsizing?

    Whatever the difference in diameter, half of that number will take away space under the fender. The fender clearance needed will be that number plus what you need for suspension travel.
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    Transom corrosion holes on used Grumman Jon Boat 10'

    That is certainly an option. I'm just saying what I would do because you asked. Doesn't mean it is the only way to go, and who knows, I could be all wet (haha). BTW, if you do proceed, I think @lckstckn2smknbrls gives some excellent advice in the preceding two posts. If you decide to...
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    Adding Railblaza tracks on an aluminum Jon with round edges?

    I remember that. It turned out really well.
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    Subfloor question

    Nice boat -- diamond in the rough! I hope you keep posting updates. Here is my two cents and some random thoughts. If I was worried about the floor flexing, 1/8 ACM would not be my first choice. In reality, we are talking about adding 350 pounds of framing to the boat in an attempt to...
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    Funnies

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    Funnies

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    Funnies

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    Funnies

    Actually, I would like to keep my head and pick up a new body.
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    Funnies

    What's a fashion day? :)
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    Help with trailer and winch setup

    I actually would have to go out and look to see which I have! Haha.
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    1984 Sea Nymph CC 191 w/ Mariner 90HP

    I think it is a pretty good analogy if they were extended too long.
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    Fiberglass patch issue

    Based on my personal skill set, I would likely go the same way. Looks like the previous fiberglass patch just popped right off. That was a good thing.
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