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Post by outtadblue on May 18, 2019 22:08:52 GMT -5
I got the trim seals replaced on the starboard motor today. A really easy project if you have the right tools. I tried last weekend with a cheap spanner wrench, but it wouldn’t break them loose. I bought the right tool and had the changed in 15 minutes today. I got my new 18 foot Lee’s outriggers strung today also. I forgot to take a pic of them, but I have them double rigged. I took the family for a little ride and came back to the marina and filled the old girl up with fuel. Our snapper season starts next Friday and I have it ready to go.
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Post by fishnfool on May 19, 2019 7:04:11 GMT -5
That great. Was this the maiden voyage?
How do like the riggers, are they pretty light? What cord did you go with?
I am restringing mine this with Spyder line or whatever it's called. The paracord I picked up last year is a tad too big for the little rollers in my riggers. It goes through okay just not as easy as it should, plus one of the cords was herniated in a couple of places.
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Post by abouttime2fish on May 19, 2019 8:18:16 GMT -5
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Post by fishnfool on May 19, 2019 8:21:53 GMT -5
Yea that's what I got, but I didnt get a spool of it, just ordered it by the foot. Smaller diameter and has a higher break strength and supposed to stretch less than the paracord
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Post by outtadblue on May 19, 2019 9:04:42 GMT -5
That great. Was this the maiden voyage? How do like the riggers, are they pretty light? What cord did you go with? I am restringing mine this with Spyder line or whatever it's called. The paracord I picked up last year is a tad too big for the little rollers in my riggers. It goes through okay just not as easy as it should, plus one of the cords was herniated in a couple of places. I have had it out a couple times, but I find something to fix every time. I should be good to go now. 3 pounds per rigger, super light! i use 400 lb mono. I did attach pulleys to the rings to make it easier to pull. I have used para cord, but I like mono better. Personal preference.
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Post by abouttime2fish on May 19, 2019 11:32:22 GMT -5
I’ve got mine rigged with the spyder line like this - www.georgepoveromo.com/content.php?pid=49But just singles. With the spyder line you will need to squeeze the barrel swivel used to adjust length just slightly with some pliers to keep it from sliding when you don’t want it to. Now if I win that TLD, I may need to double rig for a spot to put it!
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2019 21:18:57 GMT -5
Are they carbon fiber ?
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Post by abouttime2fish on May 20, 2019 6:18:24 GMT -5
Mine? No. Tacos.
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Post by outtadblue on May 20, 2019 6:27:06 GMT -5
Mine, yes.
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Post by finatic on May 20, 2019 6:41:01 GMT -5
The guy that did my seals had a spanner tool that he puts on a three quarter inch ratchet drive makes easy work of that project. Sounds like your ready to go.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2019 8:24:22 GMT -5
I did carbon last season and they are awesome I am sue you will love them we drag two large spreader bars off of each one. The correct tool makes such a difference!
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Post by outtadblue on May 20, 2019 9:05:29 GMT -5
The guy that did my seals had a spanner tool that he puts on a three quarter inch ratchet drive makes easy work of that project. Sounds like your ready to go. Mine is for 1/2 drive. They came loose no problem.
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Post by abouttime2fish on May 21, 2019 17:54:40 GMT -5
Had to do seals on my duck boat twice within a short period of time, though Yuma az heat kills all thing rubber. But since then on both my boats, whenever I have the grease gun out I smear some on those seals. Seems to preserve them.
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