Recent content by sportsman

I found what appears to be a really nice wire loom for trailers at Harbor Freight in Mountain Home, Ar. I bought all my LED lights at R&P Carriages, online through eBay . I no longer unplug when launching or loading. And they work. IMO LEDs are the way to go.

Where do I start? 71 yo retired truck driver (old school). After 50 years in Az., moved to South Central Missouri near Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes. Bought my boat from an individual last December. Boat, 25 hp Johnson tiller, Hummingbird fish finder, Motor Guide 34lb. trolling motor, and...

If it is mechanical or electrical, it will break. Sometimes sooner, sometimes later. There is more to this saying, but I don't want to sound like a smart ***.

Hook your trailer to your tow vehicle, find a smooth level parking spot, walk behind the trailer about 25 feet or so, and sight between the front and rear tires to see if the worn tire (rear) is in line with the front tire, both vertically and laterally. Check both sides. Measure the distance...

Thanks for the replies guys. You have set my mind (?) at ease.

Being a retired truck driver, I immediately replaced the 5.70x8 tires and wheels with 175x80x13 tires and wheels. While at it, because the newer wheels did not fit the old hubs, I built a new axle using 2500 lb spindles and 2 1/2 inch heavy wall square tubing, and Bearing Buddies. Yeah this is...

Hi all. I am new to this forum, and new to boating. I have a 1983 Johnson 25 hp motor that is electric start. According to the serial number it was a rope start from the factory. So, I guess it has been converted somewhere along the line. My question is, The cover has a large opening in the top...