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I have surge brakes and I've never done that before. I just apply the brake as needed and I can feel the trailer brakes engage moments later depending on how hard I step on the brake. I've been anywhere from normal braking to extreme panic braking and they do the job. Keeps the boat behind the...

I had posted a reply above, I see that it didn't take. I'll try again. I had visited my boat the other day thinking I had a 1/2 quart of engine oil left. It wasn't there as I'm pretty sure I poured it into the engine during the season. So then, I called my mechanic and asked him what he usually...

I hope to put mine in the water tomorrow just to run it around. Wish it was warm cuz it’s gonna be a bit chilly. Then change the oil. I will hold out one more week to winterize depending on the weather. Either way, the end is near. Have fun. Don’t eat too many o-rings. Does he use synthetic...

I am going to change the oil in my boat. I bought 25W-40 regular oil. I cannot find the receipt for the last oil change and I'm not certain if the current oil in the engine is Quicksilver synthetic blend or regular oil. What I need to know is, if I put the regular oil in, will it harm the...

No problem as long as you put Stabil into the tank. I had planned on running my tank down and put in non-ethanol. But during the most phenomenal weather all season and due to a minor health issue, I can’t put the boat in and the temps are gonna drop this coming weekend. Temps low enough that...

There are 2 marinas in my area that are selling non-ethanol marine gas (there might be others). 1-Former Small Boat Harbor in Buffalo. The other is Wardells in North Tonawanda. I thought there was a third but they are showing Valvtect which is pretreated ethanol gas. I have used the Valvtect...

I suppose if I could find an inexpensive way to completely drain the tank and “fuel plumbing “ I would do that over full tank and treatment. But that is not an option for me. A full 80 gallon tank with pure non-ethanol gas is gonna cost me $480usd. Not happy with that either but it allows me to...

That’s how it looks on my end of Lake Erie also. Last Friday I was out. Gorgeous weather. Everyone else was out too enjoying what was likely the last night of good weather. I went down the east branch of the Niagara River and so did everyone else. More choppy than the lake. But on my way back I...

I have also noticed that around my area [Buffalo, NY] the ethanol free gas has seemed to vanish as well. I haven't done a detailed search but the places that did........don't. I do have the option to tank up with non-ethanol marine gas at the marina. One is 5.99USD and the other is $5.45USD...

Even though we have the same boat, yours behaves a lot different than mine. My OEM speedometer is still accurate and indicates around 18 to come on plane. The drive is trimmed to nearly all the way down. I adjust the drive up (raise the bow) as I gain speed to reduce drag. For 18mph, it’s...

The Falls is shout 3 mikes away and you can see the spray rising about 1 o’clock.

Follow the beam of light and in just a few miles you’ll experience Niagara Falls.

Before he buys the tabs, make sure you[he] "test drive" it before hand and verify that the drive is trimmed in the down position during acceleration and see what the bow does. My 23 footer does not have tabs and the bow will rise like the Phoenix if it isn't trimmed down during acceleration. I...

Fortunately, I don't seem to have this drastic problem. But Lake Erie is rarely smooth especially this year. But with my own boat, I have to be careful creating a large wake. At 10mph, I create a fairly large wake. Even at 6mph its still kinda large. Traveling up the Erie Canal can be a bit...

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That's a hell of a way to repair something. Buy a whole new engine. Check your insurance for any coverage.

Hey……how’s it going? I’m still on my Chap. It’s running better now than ever. I really miss not having my boat in a slip. I don’t have that extra freedom to just sit on it at the slip without going out. But at least I have the boat to go out in. It’s certainly better than not having it.

I think the sign was made because of this guy....

I was questioning the authenticity as well.

Perhaps you are referring to something like this? Just one boat out of many?