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Metrodriver

Seasoned Member

Last Activity: Today, 12:15 AM

Joined: 07-21-2019

Location: Mountlake Terrace, WA

Metrodriver replied to Stiff steering cable 89 2755

in Technical Discussion

10-23-2021, 10:55 AM
Steering actuator greasing on OMC:...

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Metrodriver replied to Trailering 2007 Bayliner 175, motor up or down?

in Bowriders and Cuddies

10-23-2021, 12:12 AM
Yes, that is a good idea. I was thinking more like a strap from deck cleats down and rearwards to the trailer. Not necessarily under a lot of tension,...

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Metrodriver replied to Trailering 2007 Bayliner 175, motor up or down?

in Bowriders and Cuddies

10-21-2021, 08:54 AM
I deal daily as a cargo pilot with large freight pallets or other objects that need to follow strict rules to secure them with straps, nets and chains,...

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Metrodriver replied to Trailering 2007 Bayliner 175, motor up or down?

in Bowriders and Cuddies

10-20-2021, 11:04 PM
Regarding trailering: I am surprised there is so little stopping power for a boat to prevent it going forwards. Two transom straps that angle forwards...

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Metrodriver replied to Generator isolation?

in Technical Discussion

10-20-2021, 10:40 PM
I used hoodliner to deaden sound from my engine housing, bought on Amazon.

https://www.dynamat.com/products/hoodliner/

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Metrodriver replied to Stiff steering cable 89 2755

in Technical Discussion

10-20-2021, 08:25 AM
Does the steering actuator need grease?

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Metrodriver replied to Glad this is my last winter in Alaska

in Live Aboards

10-18-2021, 02:52 PM
Socal... I get to hang around there regularly around the LAX airport. It has some interesting spots. Playa Del Rey, short walk from the huge marina in...

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Metrodriver commented on Raj_eh's reply to 4588 1990Window Seal replacement

in Bayliner and Meridian Motoryachts

10-16-2021, 10:56 AM
If windsheld glass needs to be seperated you might try it with fishing line. I've seen people do that with car windshields to cut the adhesive.

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Metrodriver replied to Liveaboard Life in Alaska - Views from the boat

in Live Aboards

10-14-2021, 10:46 PM
Kevin, you probably were sleeping, but this was my view at 0700 crossing from Russia into Alaska. Aurora meets sunrise....

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Metrodriver replied to Dashboard Gauge Issues

in Technical Discussion

10-14-2021, 06:23 PM
Lot of those gauges get power through the ignition key

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Metrodriver commented on builderdude's reply to New Boat Question

in General Boating Topics

10-13-2021, 09:12 PM
I drive quite often by the boat storage place on Lake Union halfway between the I-5 bridge and Fisheries Supply that has several hundreds of small boats...

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Metrodriver commented on Pcpete's reply to New Boat Question

in General Boating Topics

10-13-2021, 09:02 PM
My admiral came up with the whole boat idea, thanks to a dog. She went to walk the dog, saw a boat for sale and agreed on it, if I was " on board"...

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Metrodriver commented on Pcpete's reply to New Boat Question

in General Boating Topics

10-13-2021, 06:27 PM
What is the prpblem with the Admiral on board?
We plan to go overnighting with our 21 ft boat, including 2 kids. The real problem I see is the portapotty....

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Metrodriver replied to Get ready, V-12 600 Hp outboard from Mercury

in Technical Discussion

10-13-2021, 06:13 PM
How about this engine to replace all the Chevy, Ford 5.0 / 5.7 / 5.8 / 7.4 L V8's? Toyota's 5.0 V8 they put in the new Lexus IS500....

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Metrodriver replied to New Boat Question

in General Boating Topics

10-13-2021, 03:22 PM
I came across this review. Doesn't sound too bad.
Around Seattle I see so many boats of this size, where do people take them?

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Metrodriver replied to Dinghies

in Bayliner and Meridian Motoryachts

10-13-2021, 07:22 AM
All the replies I see here are from big boats. What do people use to go to shore with boats that are less than half the size of what I have seen sofar?...

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Metrodriver commented on talman's reply to Dinghies

in Bayliner and Meridian Motoryachts

10-13-2021, 07:15 AM
We bought that one, still in box. Not yet had the chance for a test drive. Standing up gets tiring very quick, especially with wind. Sitting down is easier,...

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Metrodriver commented on ksanders's reply to Dinghies

in Bayliner and Meridian Motoryachts

10-13-2021, 07:13 AM
We have 2 kayaks, a large Sit-on-top Ocean kayak, that seats 2 adults and a kid, but weighs 60 lbs. Waves are no problem, but your rear end will probably...

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Metrodriver commented on dktool's reply to Get ready, V-12 600 Hp outboard from Mercury

in Technical Discussion

10-12-2021, 05:00 PM
I bet you someone in Florida is already working on it. Just like his pickup truck, he needs the most horsepower in his class... Gotto impress the women...

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Metrodriver commented on Kwood's reply to Think of this next time you complain about the cost of moorage

in General Boating Topics

10-12-2021, 04:51 PM
Is that per month, per year?

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