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After seeing the one new thread. I thought of something on my outboard. I have a 1976 Evinrude 9.9 HP, it has no kill switch as newer ones have in case something happens while under power to shut it down. I guess I'm talking about a "Man Overboard" switch. Is there an easy way to install...

This may sound a bit stupid and I should know the answer but I just can't get it into my head. When putting my trailer back together Sunday I noticed something that sits on my mind. My trailer has 8" tires and I saw they were only rated for like 560#. I assume this meands that each tire for the...

Some usefull information on selecting wire sizes: https://www.cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/wiring/wiring.htm

I was looking at the thread using the hammered look paint and that trailer looked good. I'm sitting here wondering how that paint would be for the inside of my boat. The curent paint is a slightly rough texture. Thoughts?

I'm looking for opinions on what type hinges to use on a hatch door. The hatch will be in the stern behind the seat and give access for the drain plug and a little storage area. I was thinking of a piano hinge but the decking will only be 1/2" Plywood and that will not give much to screw into. I...

Would Rust-O-Leum oil based enamel be ok to use for the inside of my aluminum boat? I was thinking of just painting right over what is already there, I see no reason to worry about removing the current paint. There is no pealing or major problems other than scratches and wear and ugly color...

This may sound lame and I may have answered my own question. Anyway,how are you going about determining what the difference should be in the size of a hatch opening in relation to the door. Do you figure what the compressed thickness of the carpet on the door and hatch edges would be then deduct...

Went after work today just to check some prices. Came home with Lowe's Outdoor carpet, ahesive, boards for framing, plywood, stainless screws. The capet isn't top of the line but then neither is my boat. Being the boat is only a 14' and not all that wide, I went with 1/2" plywood. The framing...

I've done a search and don't seem to see what I'm looking for. I need some ideas on how to make a containment to hold my switches, trolling motor receptacle, and 12V outlet, and also house my fuse block and circuit breaker. Everything I think of leaves me with a problem of access to the fuses. I...

Today I received my battery cables to move my battery to the front of my boat. I ordered two cables, 4 eyelet lug ends, and paid $4.00 to have them assemble the cables. I got 4AWG wire with each cable being 14 feet in length. They attached the lugs and installed a shrink tubing around the...

Getting a plan together for wiring for my boat. I was looking at the paper from the front running light and it calls for a 2amp fuse. I'm going to wire both the running and stern light togther on a 3 way switch. What should I use for a fuse amperage considering both lights will be on the same...

I plan on putting my battery for my 14' V hull up at the bow (in front of the forward seat). I have no idea what cable gauge to use to make a run to the stern as the main power feeds. I'll be running a 45# trust TM, Sonar, Running Lights, and Aux. Outlet, and possibly some deck lights. There is...

I bought a set of these LED trailer lights yesterday at Harbor Freight ( https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95974 ). It a nice st of lights but only one thing was found. The package says they are good for various trailers including "boat" but the instruction sheet...

I'm thinking of buying an extension for my hitch. What I've been looking at is either a 12" or 18" extension to go between the receiver and ball mount. I need more room between the truck and the winch tower (moved everything forward to fit the boat to trailer better). The only thing that rests...

I've been entertaining the idea the idea of putting my battery either in front of or behind the front seat on my 14' V Hull. The reason being, I'm pretty much the only one that is ever in the boat and with the outboard, TM, tank, and battery, plus my 200+ pounds, the bow rides too high. I don't...

Can I apply Steelflex to a V Hull boat? I see people use it on flat bottoms but I'm wondering if the V taper will present problems with the coating wanting to run downhill and away from the keel.

Wondering if I'd get a nice finish using Rustoleum Enamel for my trailer? I was a the hardware store today and they have quart cans marked down (overstocked) to a nice price. It got my attention because it's the color I want. I could paint the trailer from about $20. What thinner would I use to...

I make some new bunk boards today and applied two coats of Olympic Maximum waterproofing. I'd like to give them a coat of paint also, in that not the entire board area will be carpeted. Does anyone know if painting will have an adverse effect on the waterproofing? There is nothing mention on the...

Hi jirwin6985: Here is a link to the PA Boat Commision web page ( https://www.fish.state.pa.us/regs_boat.htm ). Uner the FAQs for Registration and Titling, it states (in part) the following: "TITLING Any boat purchased, transferred or sold, must be titled if the boat is: Powered by an inboard...

Hi all: Started the rebuild of my rig and have put all the purchase issue aside. I'll make it right myself and screw the place I bough it from. Anyway, I started this before it got cold. Outside work is out of the question now for me, so I decided to take the trailer apart and attempt to get it...