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Offline V153

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Iron Oxide
« on: November 17, 2012, 08:04:12 PM »
OR: "Saltwater vs iron"

Guess it was 'bout time for new springs ...?

Tbk I always flush this trailer after use, paying special attention to the axle/springs. But this is what happens in the meantime, between the time one launches'n the time one retrieves.

Though we do have a pumphouse/rinsedown station next to the ramp. I don't know anybody who stops to hose their trailer off after launching the boat. You pull that crap at our lil ramp'n the next guy waiting in line just might kick yer a** ...? Heh heh heh  

« Last Edit: November 17, 2012, 08:51:43 PM by V153 »
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Offline 75starflight

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Re: Iron Oxide
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2012, 08:15:56 PM »
At least it did not collapse while in tow!
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Offline V153

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Re: Iron Oxide
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2012, 08:43:42 PM »
Quote from: 75starflite on November 17, 2012, 08:15:56 PM
At least it did not collapse while in tow!
Nah, bad as they look they still had another 5-10 miles left in 'em ...

We moved the axle aft 2 holes (8") cuz it needed way more tongue wt. Weighed on my bathroom scale we got 'bout 115 lbs now.

I'd guess that's roughly 15% of the boat's weight. Hope that's enough cuz all of a sudden I'm havin' to work a lot harder to lift it manually. Reckon I could start using the jack ...    
« Last Edit: November 17, 2012, 08:45:21 PM by V153 »
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'70 something SpeedCraft_(Allison 16R Clone)_69.0 mph
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Offline Hyperacme

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Re: Iron Oxide
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2012, 06:54:43 AM »
Looks like what happens to our cars in MN after a few year of winter road salt ...
Ya caught it just in time ...
OUCH !
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Re: Iron Oxide
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2012, 08:21:26 AM »
Growing up in upstate NY, I don't miss the damage of salt on everything you drive and tow. None of that down here in the south! Glad you didn't go another 11 miles, you would have had a problem. Have a great day!

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Re: Iron Oxide
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2012, 06:52:27 PM »
Quote from: CVZ18Fan on November 18, 2012, 08:21:26 AM
Growing up in upstate NY, I don't miss the damage of salt on everything
Me neither! Spent 17 yrs in that god forsaken hell hole called Buffalo. 'Less'n I'm extradited, I ain't never goin back to that crap.
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