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    Trailer question

    If your trailer is equipped with surge brakes, most likely, the tongue was pushed in and the brakes engaged. Done it myself a few times. If you backing slowly on level ground, they "usually do not engage" There is a small D shaped piece of metal that is usually hanging by the trtailer tongue...
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    House battery - extra juice needed?

    I am running 8 - 6.5" Wet Sound speakers, 1 -10" Sub, 1 - 8" Sub, 2 Amps and all I did was change out the house battery to group 31 Deep Cycle. I do have NOCO 2 bank charger that I plug in when not in use. Usually float with music on 4-6 hours, depending. Be going on 3 years, no issues.
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    What are your thoughts on the Sea-Doo Switch Pontoon Jet Boat?

    I think if you have to constantly have your thumb on the throttle button like a PWC, it will not fly. Can't relax and enjoy the ride. Also do not like the see through sides, can see all the crap on your boat. If it was $25 K max would probably sell a ton, but at the prices they are listing...
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    Extended Rudder??

    So I have a 2015 240 that I have already added the Cobra Jet steering upgrade to several years ago. Completely different boat when going slow through no wake or when docking, steers very well. But at 25-45 on slightly rough water, it wonders all over the place, constant steering adjustment...
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    2021 Yamaha 255 XD hull crack

    I guess I'm the guy who takes things a little too far sometimes, but me personally would be, you can have your boat back. Yamaha quality has been absolute shit the last 12-18 months and to have a $95,000 boat have a crack like this at 15 hours? What other parts of hull were not laid, cured or...
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    255 or 252 dilemma?

    It kinda sounds like your going to use this boat more for fishing than just general recreation, although the new FSH is setup to do both. With slow delivery of boats and no guarantees on timing, color etc. , I personally would jump all over the FSH.
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    Lake Norris vs Lake Cumberland

    We are from Dayton Ohio and we are literally at Cumberland Lake right now. Will be at Norris in 3 weeks. Differences, Cumberland is by far smoother water and easier to navigate If unfamiliar. There are no houses close to the lake in Cumberland, almost have to rent a cabin at one of the...
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    Brookville, Indiana Area

    Take the boat, We are there every weekend. We live in Ohio, but its only about 40 minute drive for us, and we store our boat there locally. Lake is about 8.5 miles long and about 3/4 mile wide. Last weekend there was nothing short of 500 boats on the water, Very few no wake zones, but they...
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    Weird Lectrotab controller issue

    Quad, What size tabs do you have installed on your boat?
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    Removing lower seat cushions

    So, I want to remove the lower seat cushion located on the engine hatch cover of my 2015 240 SX, the left side was installed slightly crooked and as much as I try, can't overlook it. I want to drill new holes and realign. When I open the hatch I have three screws with nuts showing and have...
  11. M

    Gas can options

    I would not be placing 4 full gas cans in a enclosed space, fume buildup can be dangerous and cause an explosion. That will ruin a day quickly.
  12. M

    Spark plug condition

    I think the most people are changing them at least once every year or 40-50 hours?
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    Battery Switch Issue, Help Needed!

    It sounds like the blower is on. Should be a switch on the dash to turn it off, or somebody hard wired it. Only other thing I am thinking is possibly the shallow water alarm. If the boat is sitting in shallow water, it will sound off constantly until silenced or turned off?? Just guesses at best?
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    Getting off the top cover on a 1.8, whats the trick

    Place a large phillips head screw driver on top of screw and then tap the top of the screwdriver with a hammer, it will free it up. Had same issue on mine
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    Inexpensive 6 channel amp

    Rockville RXM-S6 Marine/Boat 2600 Watt 6 Channel Amplifier New $200.00 I have been using 2 of their amps for 3 years, no issues ever, running 8 6.5" wet sounds and and 2 subwoofers. I know they are not the best , but rock my boat plenty loud.
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    water when draining question

    Check to make sure the three screws that hold the exhaust outlet gasket are good and tight. Black serrated thing on back of boat on left or right of jet nozzle. Its on the hull, not the jet nozzle assembly
  17. M

    Hot bearings on disc brake axle

    Get a laser temperature checker and check them after running, point laser right on hub, mine run anywhere from 110- 150 degrees depending on outside temperature and how much brake use I have been using.
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    Diaphragm in Hull?

    There are three bolts that hold it in place, remove one at a time, apply thread locker (blue) and then retighten. If these are loose or only slightly tight, good place for water to come into. Ask me how I know?
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    Polishing Black Trailer Fender Plastic?

    Try "Wipe New" plastic restore. Used it on many vehicles, it's amazing stuff. Small bottle, do not need allot, just wipe on wet, let dry. Done. Walmart usually has it, or Amazon definitely has it.
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    Lake of the Ozarks

    We took our 24 footer there last summer, July 4th week, was there for 8 days. Most of the boats there are 30 to 45 footers. super rough unless going early in the morning or late evening. Lots of smaller boats, pontoons in the docks, makes me wonder when they run them. Stay closer to shore if...
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