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  1. 05-31-2018, 01:25 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by led0321 View Post
    Does anyone else have a comment or recommendation for my spare tire issue?




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    Yes, Take a battery powered impact wrench and when ever you stop for gas, throw a couple of pumps of slickum in the hubs.
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    I’m heading to Key West in about an hour. My brother is is having tenant issues at his house down there so we are making a road trip. If the weather cooperates, we’re going to try fishing and maybe a little diving.
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    Quote Originally Posted by b35w View Post
    New tire doesn’t do you any good if your hub goes out.


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    One of my spares is mounted to a spare hub.
    I take an PLB in the shower with me. Can't ever be too safe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sftull View Post
    One of my spares is mounted to a spare hub.
    Pro tip! Take at least one spare hub. I have two that should fit your trailer. Holla if you want them for the trip...
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    You want my two cents? Hire a local guide for a half day. Oh and bring a spare tire and hub.
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    Quote Originally Posted by marsh chicken View Post
    You want my two cents? Hire a local guide for a half day. Oh and bring a spare tire and hub.
    I'll second that!
    I take an PLB in the shower with me. Can't ever be too safe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fro View Post
    Pro tip! Take at least one spare hub. I have two that should fit your trailer. Holla if you want them for the trip...
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    I guess I prepared my trailer well before going, no issues with hubs or tires, but I did prepare if we did have issues. Was informed when I got into Florida that they like to write tickets for not having the rear of your boat strapped down.
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    Was informed when I got into Florida that they like to write tickets for not having the rear of your boat strapped down.
    I have read that in several places.


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    I use 4 10k lb straps all the time, 2 at the bow pulling down and back and 2 on the stern. On keys trips, I throw another one over the gunnels. One might say it’s over kill but I don’t want that big thing coming through the cab in a wreck.
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    The hardest decision you will have to make is "what do I want to catch today"? Offshore dolphin and blackfin. On the reef, yellowtail, mutton, several grouper, etc. Flats, tarpon, permit, and bonefish. Bridges, snapper, jacks, grouper, permit, etc. Backcountry, tarpon, snook, spottail bass, sheepshead, trout, etc. Islamorada hump is 10.8 miles off of the Whale Harbor channel. On a clear day you can see the Alligator Reef lighthouse from there.
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    After sleeping on it and talking with a buddy this am I have decided to drive two cars and take an extra trailer.


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    Quote Originally Posted by led0321 View Post
    After sleeping on it and talking with a buddy this am I have decided to drive two cars and take an extra trailer.


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    Make sure the extra trailer has two spare tires and two spare hubs..

    Have a good trip and catch some fish.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sftull View Post
    Make sure the extra trailer has two spare tires and two spare hubs..

    Have a good trip and catch some fish.
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    If you're taking a spare car and trailer, you might as well take a spare boat too.

    Don't forget a spare prop for the spare boat...and an extra anchor... and some spare rods.
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    Add a box of lug nuts you never know.

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    It's kind of difficult at times, but I've noticed there's a lot less stress on trailer tires if you keep it around the speed limit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Highstrung View Post
    It's kind of difficult at times, but I've noticed there's a lot less stress on trailer tires if you keep it around the speed limit.
    I’m a set the cruise at 60 type guy.


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    I am as also. Well I mean I don't drive like a bat out of Hades, but I don't use cruise control that often.
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