Recent content by warthog5

I agree with Antidote. I didn't see it at first due to pix angle. Bunks not going all the way to the transom "Have" caused a "Hook" in the hull from sitting like that over the years. Trailers are like anchors.... If the manufacture recommends a 23-25ft model for a 23ft boat...... Get the...

Look Closely. The Top is a 1 piece screw bolt. The bottom is a 2 piece.... Stud is 1 piece and knob another piece. Why is this important? You want those Studs out of the way when installing / Removing a battery. Most.... not all. Batteries don't just pull straight up out of a tray. They...

You do not have any "closeup's". but I presume the strap goes below that roller? That helps to lock the boat in. IE: not move forward in a panic stop. What YOU are proposing will let the boat move....This is without stern Tie downs... Which I do Not recommend doing without. Some things you...

The concern is ..... Will the battery wiggle around when strapped down? Most of the ones with a plastic tray and a plastic buckle band they move around. The one that GetALong posted has a ratchet strap.... That one is going to cinch them down well....and release easy also. Something that the...

For the "Standard" Gp24 & Gp27's, I only use The Attwood model like this. Not to be confused with THIS one. For odd sizes [Read Lithem 24 & 36V] I build custom Starboard trays. They have a 2in Starboard surround around the battery. It has recessed T nuts and thread-All installed into...

Yes, it was a 2530.... It's now in Alaska. That is correct and must be BBB or G4 chain. Moving to 5/16 requires a different windless. It also requires larger rope. These Parkers have fairly small anchor lockers....Larger rope = Less length. LOL Your not picking the boat up with it...

That type battery tray and the plastic strap. Put your hand on the battery...Now try and shake the piss out of it. It moved in the tray , didn't it? They all do with those and why I take them out and throw them away. You don't see it when your running the boat, but your batteries are getting...

The 9lb is rated for 17'-27' size boats. Always go up from what the info says at least 1 size. 14lb is rated for 27'-31'. 25ft 1/4in chain will do you fine. Don't think of anchoring at the island..... Think of the emergency I enlarged the anchor locker on mine.... It would hold 600ft-...

You wait on the epoxy ... Give it a day or overnight.

Silver Series is rated for High Torque/High Horsepower. If I remember correctly? This one is up to 600HP. After you see enough Seastar's leak..... I wanted a HP/Heavy duty unit that would stand the test of time. Most people will not spend the $$. I on the other hand will, to buy quality...

Nope. Silver Series UFlex cylinder.

Got a pix? That "Sounds like" the holes were improperly drilled?

I don't use those any more. Shoving bare wires in a hole with a setscrew is how a lot of people do them. It should have farrels on the wires, but I still don't use them , as the Battery Tender TM plug is superior. I just installed one yesterday.

I would disagree with you... We have been discussing engine height changes here for over a decade. Now I will speak to all boats in general... The manufacture or dealer usually has the engines to low... They don't care that your not getting max performance out of it... They also don't have...

From what you just said.... It changes "Tone" in the when corning. I would say no..... But there are variables... How hard are you turning and how much up trim do you have? Not turning as tight at high speed and or trimming it down in the corners helps to not blow out and stay hooked up...This...