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Grease Monkey
Since Blue Runner is Blue Runnin' again I performed some general maintenance on the old girl and her chariot yesterday. Changed the oil in the lower unit and repacked the bearings in the trailer yesterday evening. Quite a job considering I started around 6:30 pm and needed to get completely done before dark, but I managed. Hardest part was using the 4-way lug wrench to remove the wheels. It was extremely humid yesterday evening and the fact that many of the lug nuts fought me tooth and nail the whole length of the stud bolts didn't help, despite being lubed. The did go back on smoother than they came off though. I sure wish I had a pneumatic impact wrench. Finished up about 9 pm with grease up to my elbows and shorts completely soaking wet. Anyway, glad to be done with that and not have to worry for a while. I'm ready for some worry free boating/fishing soon. Been too long!
I know, I know.....  .....but did you catch the part about grease up to my elbows and sweating profusely? 
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08-05-2010, 02:27 PM
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What is this "worry free boating" you speak of. I just got mine back from the man today and she should be ready to go!
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1984 Wellcraft V20 Steplift Cuddy 2004 200 HP Evenrude USCG Captain Brent Highsmith Kayak.Fish.StCatherines Mothership Charters email [email protected]
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08-05-2010, 07:34 PM
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They make electric ones too you know, including 12 volt ones that are actually damn powerful. Harbor Frieght used to carry them but stopped because of insurance reasons..too many people getting hurt, or so the store person told me...but they really are good...
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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08-05-2010, 08:27 PM
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Bought mine at Lowes, use it 4-5 times a week for the last 2 years, works great "Knock on wood"
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Tis better to be quiet and thought a fool than open your mouth and prove it!! 1991 V-20 cuddy I/O 350 volvo duo prop, 1998 15ft Grumman 9.9 Johnson 
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08-09-2010, 08:24 PM
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BR, I bought a Craftsman 18 volt impact wrench on ebay for 15 bucks.....of course the battery was 80 at Sears, but it is the best thing EVER!!!!!!!
I highly recommend it.
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*************************************** Stay Safe!  Sold - 1984 V-20 Cuddy with a 2003 Johnson 140 hp gas sippin 4-stroke. 1995 Ranger 250C with a 2015 Suzuki 300 hp 4-stroke.
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08-12-2010, 07:44 AM
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I just love to torture myself!
No really, the main reason I don't have jack chit for tools is because I don't have a good place to keep them aka man cave. BUT, I'm working on it. Grading is almost done and will be building an attached garage and detached 30+ x 40 man cave right behind my house very soon! Pics will be coming....promise! Then I'll be ready to tool up. Going to be storing the V21 in there.
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08-12-2010, 10:30 AM
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Not complaining....just explaining LOL
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08-17-2010, 03:42 PM
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Just a bit of knowledge here...
For those corroded lugs, there is a "magical" product named "Mouse-Milk", no kidding, that liquid just works !!! Just throw a bit of that stuff on any corroded or tight thread, a couple of days prior to the actual job of loosening ( repeat every day for 2-3 days, and Voila !!! you will not believe how easy it will be. Just to prove it, leave one lug without the "milk" and you will see the difference. Not a paid commercial, just my two cents.
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Make the habit of radio-checking your VHF, and use it. Father God is too busy to come down to help you himself, He sends His Angels. They have no wings, They are just your true friends.
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08-17-2010, 07:30 PM
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God) Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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