Recent content by AlexHayes

Awesome, thank you! That's a great idea. Would you mind sharing a link when you get a chance? I've searched the web and couldn't find the company which led me here. A lot of different things come up and it's possible I'm just missing it. Anyway, I appreciate you looking into it!

Sorry to bump this thread, I just had another question that I'm hoping someone could shed light on. It's the same question as my original one, but I figured i'd try again. Anyway, I took off the winch and found just about the only place on the trailer that still may have some fresh original...

Although we don't have to worry anymore since the law was repealed, I figured I'd throw my 2 cents in as a person who actually works in the field of conservation. First, I do think it's a little nuts to charge people just to drive through the state with a trailer. If you were planning to boat...

Cool idea for the boat name. For what its worth, I think the third design from the top is really cool. Kind of has that 60's feeling which pairs well with the age of the boat depending on how you plan on finishing it.

I started taking apart the winch to see if it was salvageable. It looks like it will be. The spring is actually still there and not rusted. It was just popped out of place. I got it back in place and I believe the winch will work again how it was intended. I'm having a hell of a time finding any...

Great, thanks a lot for the help! I appreciate learning the proper terms, it makes parts much easier to look for. I see how the pawl properly engaging is so important. I will also be sure to add a safety chain when I get to redoing the trailer. I towed the thing home and it was a rough ride...

Hello everyone! This is my first post to the forum but it looks to be a wealth of great information. I am a new aluminum boat owner and have been searching around for information on the components that are with it. We were given a 12' Starcraft Super Star boat with a 4 horse 1971 Mercury and a...