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PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:38 am 
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Also just wanted to say thanks to everyone for helping me out with all of this. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the helpfulness of everyone on this forum!


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:54 am 
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Thats the one.. mine was for a 5 lug and he stated if you had the 6 lug you would be the 2.44 dust cap.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:16 am 
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http://www.sturdybuiltonline.com/2441-i ... p_644.html

I think these are what you need....
and now for a bit more advice....start accumulating spare parts...you need 2 of something, then buy 3 in case one gets damaged some way. In my garage I have (accumulated over 10 years of boat ownership/trailer repair)...
2 complete sets of brake backing plates, ready to bolt on if there's a problem
2 sets of bearings already greased
Spare spindle nuts, washers, tang washers, hub seals
Spare dust caps
Spare rollers
etc etc...
Its good to have some on-line sources but better to have a real trailer shop where you can buy stuff...

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:38 am 
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:shock: Ummm Lou, I believe you may be the trailer part store. :) You are correct, you never know when you will need it..

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:53 am 
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LouC wrote:
http://www.sturdybuiltonline.com/2441-inch-Trailer-Dust-Cap-Accu-lube-_p_644.html

I think these are what you need....
and now for a bit more advice....start accumulating spare parts...you need 2 of something, then buy 3 in case one gets damaged some way. In my garage I have (accumulated over 10 years of boat ownership/trailer repair)...
2 complete sets of brake backing plates, ready to bolt on if there's a problem
2 sets of bearings already greased
Spare spindle nuts, washers, tang washers, hub seals
Spare dust caps
Spare rollers
etc etc...
Its good to have some on-line sources but better to have a real trailer shop where you can buy stuff...


Great advice, and something I've already started doing. Since I haven't had the boat that long this is the first trailer maintenance I've done so I don't have any spares for it yet.


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:09 am 
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rchamberlin wrote:
230 Mike wrote:
Yes :-)


Thanks, sorry we must've posted at the same time. Now I just need to figure out the spindle washer size.


No worries. You talkin' about this washer?

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If so - I don't have a caliper with me at the office, but the best measurement I can get with a Starrett rule is 1.02" ID / 1.56" OD. Nominally, I imagine they call that 1" x 1 1/2".

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:14 am 
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+1 to spares, and spares of spares. And with each thing you work on, make a record of part numbers, both manufacturer and seller, along with all pertinent measurements. Such is the burden of boat ownership. ;)

Here's my towing bag, which currently just contains minimal stuff:

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Extra 7-round connector, extra hinge pin for the trailer tongue (they do get stolen), extra prop & drive lock keys, a bag full of neoprene gloves (on top of 2 pair of other work gloves)... this is in addition to a tool bag that's so stuffed it's getting hard to carry...

On long tows, I have a complete spare hub, already packed with grease, new bearings and seals, ready to throw on.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:34 pm 
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Well I think I found my "local" trailer guy. It's a 35 minute trip each way, but I went on my lunch at work got four each caps with plugs, washers and lock nuts for $15 and the guy knew his stuff. Worth the drive for sure, and as a bonus there's two decent size boat dealers for me to drool over on the way.


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:35 pm 
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Excellent.

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