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I had the same issue on a smaller single axle boat trailer. It turns out the axle was bent on both ends, which was readily evident once I removed the hubs and checked to see if the axle ends were square (perfectly perpendicular) to the trailer frame. They were both bent backward. New axle and...

Hopefully someone can chime in with the correct name for the part, but is there a small skeg looking attachment to the bottom plate of your outdrive? If so, it can be loosened and re-positioned to correct for pulling issues.

Welcome to the Dauntless family. We love our 18 footer.

Looks pretty cool. But now you'd have to find a place to store that pole with the winch. And I wonder if that pole, while in use, would be awkward to use, such as putting the operator in a weird position up against the transom. And why are davits, regardless of the manufacturer, always well...

John, thanks for a very useful post!

If you are unsure of the age of the risers and their gaskets, I'd start there by removing and inspecting them and replacing the gaskets if there are no obstructions (rust blockages) in the risers. They should be put on a three year cycle, so at least start with a date you know you replaced...

I've not had any issues with NBOA either, but then again I've never had a claim. I found significant savings as well when I switched from BoatUS to NBOA three years ago.

In my experience, the SeaSucker needs a flat non-matted finish (such as on smooth gelcoat) to stay stuck. It may temporarily stick to a textured surface, but it will not stay and I definitely wouldn't trust such a surface for mounting anything with a SeaSucker.

I'd ask the owner or broker for an explanation; that is a big difference.

The above poster is correct, the cushion will have to be disassembled in order to be restitched. Any automotive upholstery shop should be able to do this for you. Just bear in mind that if one cushion's stitching is failing, the others are not far behind...

I wonder how it would work as bottom paint.

Are you buying the boat named "Azul"?

Welcome to CSR from a fellow Newarker. Congratulations and best of luck with your new to you boat!

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Swim Platform for a 1995 370 DB (Sedan Bridge) Anyone need a swimplatorm for a 1995 370 DB Sedan Bridge? It's the factory original - I've just upgraded mine.