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- Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:42 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Labor Day Weekend Launch Ramp Stories
- Replies: 9
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Labor Day Weekend Launch Ramp Stories
This being labor day weekend and weather in the mid-70's and sunny, all local ramps are busy. Tried 3 so far this weekend and each one has been an experience. First one was in a lake and the environmental police were there checking for "clean" boats (not ocean debris). I failed, pulled to ...
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:10 pm
- Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
- Topic: Trailer Turn Signals
- Replies: 2
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Trailer Turn Signals
I can't figure out the lamps on my boat trailer. Brake lamps work. The turn signals are a problem . Left turn lamp works. When I put on the right turn signal, both left and right lamps flash (like emergency blinkers).
Give me suggestions on how to diagnose. Thanks
Give me suggestions on how to diagnose. Thanks
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:22 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Removing Bottom Paint
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1995
Re: Removing Bottom Paint
Thanks all. They used ablative paint. Guess that's the reason I'll see some paint color in the water when I launch it.
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:41 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Removing Bottom Paint
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1995
Removing Bottom Paint
I bought a 2003 130 SPORT. The hull is painted with anti-fouling paint and the boat was docked in ocean in 2019 and 2020. The anti-fouling paint appears to be wearing off. I was told that anti-fouling paints needs to be repainted annually. Is it possible to return the boat to an all-white gloss like...
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:30 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Trailer Winch, Boat Bow Eye
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2195
Re: Trailer Winch, Boat Bow Eye; Bottom Paint Dissolves In Water
The rubber roller at the end of the winch housing that touches the boat.
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:03 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Trailer Winch, Boat Bow Eye
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2195
Trailer Winch, Boat Bow Eye
I have a 2003 130 [SPORT] and matching [E-Z-LOADER] trailer. August 29, 2020 was my first time out. To get the boat to slide of the trailer was a struggle. [On the launch ramp] my truck's rear tires were partially submerged. When I pulled the boat back in, the bow eye pulled right into the winch gua...
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:15 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: First Used Boat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3993
Re: First Used Boat
Starting small. Went for a 2003 sport 130 with the original 40 hp merc 2 stroke w/oil injection. Was focused on a montauk (17 foot) and 4 stroke, but decided to start small. Also, my wife wanted to get something she could trailer to the local pond and easily manage. The boat was on a large lake and ...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:09 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Use of "Saltwater" in Outboard Engine Model Designators
- Replies: 8
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- Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:43 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: First Used Boat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3993
Re: First Used Boat
Agree with looking off-season. Any yes, most whalers viewed locally are moored all season. Expanded the search for all New England and upstate NY.
[Moved new topic to a separate thread.--Moderator]
[Moved new topic to a separate thread.--Moderator]
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:45 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: First Used Boat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3993
Re: First Used Boat
Don, thanks for the note. I am now looking for a boat. Many used boats in my price range have older two-stroke-power-cycle engines. My brother-in-law in a second generation boating family is telling me I'd be nuts to get an older two-stroke-power-cycle engine [because of the] age, noise, risk of eng...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 5:57 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: First Used Boat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3993
Re: First Center Console Boat
Thanks for the suggestions. The 17 Montauk feels like the better option. And timing of the purchase is not a concern for me. To wait for the end of the season and watch for someone ready to sell makes sense. With three adults and two kids, what is a good choice for engine[horse]power? I am assuming ...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:37 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: First Used Boat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3993
First Used Boat
Give me advice on selecting a used first boat. I amable to perform some basic maintenance, but not on an engine. I live in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Critera: ⋅ the boat will be on a trailer and used locally and around New England inland waters ⋅ [tow vehicle is] an F150 ⋅&nbs...