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There shouldn't be any "backing"... just the piece of paper that you peel off. Gotta peel more of the paper off so it allows the vinyl to stretch/conform. The more you peel off at a time, the better the end result. Warmer temps help, too.

I think all you can do is get in there an measure. There's really too many variables for us to say if it will/won't work. Even if someone has moved their bracket up, it's a long shot that they have the exact same bracket (different brackets could very well require different clearances) and boat.

I would do something similar to Don, as well. Whether you buy a jack plate, a pre-made extension or just make your own, it would be much easier. Go take a look at TH Marine's website for some ideas.

If it's just regular eisinglass, you have more options since you won't have the extra coating that Strata uses - although I have no doubt their cleaner would work just fine on regular glass, too. Really, though, any clear vinyl cleaner/protectant is just fine... 210, 303, MaryKate, etc, etc...

I do not know offhand, but if it's still legible, you may find it printed directly on the shock.

Actually, that's where this boat has been serviced - so that's a definite plus. I've heard good thigns about them, as well. I asked my dad and brother to stop by there and buy and few supplies and then ask to possibly get (redacted) service records. Who knows... maybe they'll have an old...

OK - no worries - I appreciate the help! It's a newer trailer, but still vertical bunks just like yours. I haven't seen the trailer yet in the daytime - so checking them out for the "angle" is something I was planning on doing and cutting if necessary. The boat is in Wrightsville Beach at a...

Thank you - you even did that fancy measuring tape thing - cool! The trip is about a week away - if you happen to get the boat back before that, and you have time, could you double check the measurement? Are you happy with the way it loads?

Good point... it won't!

Maybe you were feeling the resistance from the o-ring? That would make much more sense. The chain shouldn't bind up that quickly - it's too long.

If by chance, anyone has easy access to their trailer right now, would you mind measuring the bunk spacing? Specifically, the distance between the inside edges of the bunks. Normally, I set up a trailer while I'm there with the boat - but in this case, my father is taking a new trailer from...

Agree. A transom mount should work just fine. Even though you mentioned you thought it was, the last one you had probably just wasn't setup properly. That said, a shoot-thru (or even better, an actual thru-hull) is nice since there's no chance of damaging the ducer.

Well, anything is possible with enough thought and money. But it's going to be heavy and awkward - moreso the further it collapses. Are you sure you don't want to just get a nice cover? Or a carport? Heck, since you said it just needs to clear the door, it'd probably be less expensive to get...

Do you already have a high water bilge pump (add a float - mechanical or electronic if you don't)? Wire a $10 piezo alarm in parallel with the highe water switch. The piezo can be behind the dash - say zip tied to the backside of the steering - or wherever you want it. If you want a visual, a...

Agree with the above... just clean the existing the float switch and get back to boating sooner. Sometimes all you need is to get it good and soapy down there and let it soak for a while, then drain and blast it with a hose.

I agree - and I should have been more specific. In his picture, the center of the boat appears to be perfectly flat - which to me, would mean a false floor and an air void between this false floor and the hull. FYI... 5200 is the wrong stuff to use for a simple bilge pump thru-hull exit on the...

Oh... just for good measure and possibly "get lucky"... disconnect the negative cables from all batteries and see if the issue goes away.

There's worse things to do than to replace a pump for a "maintenance" reason, but I wouldn't rush to replace this. It can done on the trailer or in the water. If you can reach the pump with one hand, you can do it by feel. From those pictures, I have no idea if you can reach it or not...

A collapsible tower UNDER the hardtop? The hardtop is part of the aluminum structure. I assume you mean where the entire structure can tilt down somehow? How often do you plan on bringing this into your shop? Is it the door that is the problem? Once in, is the ceiling high enough? Do you...

You have another thread about this in the other sub-forum that already has at least one reply - stick with that thread. Having multiple threads only makes things more difficult for those that are trying to help.