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Nootka 2018

Started by Markshoreline, August 19, 2018, 10:39:30 PM

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Markshoreline

#25
August 27, 2018, 02:25:04 PM
Yes, it could be the Canadian magnetism but I'm thinking wear from several reinstallations.  Guess I'll replace the last remaining old one in addition to the one gone missing. 
I know that I'd hate to be riding a bike or walking on the road when one of those come flying off from a trailer going by at 60 mph!!!
2002 Sea Ranger HT 21, Yamaha 150, Yamaha 9.9

J Chaser

#26
August 27, 2018, 02:28:48 PM
I had the same trouble and ended up replacing my hubs as well. Too many bearing packs I think....

J.
Sea Chaser 1511, Yamaha F70, Yamaha F6 kicker

troll4fish

#27
August 27, 2018, 08:03:09 PM
I did not see that a bearing buddy had fallen off coming out of Moutcha Bay Resort two years ago and found out in the middle of Seattle on the 405! had to park the boat trailer in a shopping center and run around to find new bearings! after adding a second axle making the trailer a tandem I now have switched to EZ Lube housings as they are not spring loaded and so far so good! remove the rubber cap and grease up, replace the cap and go!

bumpy dirt roads are hell on trailers!
92 Sea Chaser 17
2004 (2015 total rebuild) Mercury 90 EFI 4 stroke
2014 Honda 8hp full remote power tilt!

Markshoreline

#28
August 27, 2018, 09:04:12 PM
I have the ez lube housings (I believe, they have a grease nipple and fit inside the hub) and have the bearing buddies on the outside.  I fill them both up with grease and hope that it helps avoid water penetration.
2002 Sea Ranger HT 21, Yamaha 150, Yamaha 9.9

Hydroman

#29
August 27, 2018, 09:47:11 PM
Mark,

Looks like you have belt and suspenders, you have it covered.

I also have the EZ Lube and I have found if you follow the EZ Lube instructions and pump grease until it comes out around the grease gun nozzle it leaves little space for water to accumulate.

By the way I lost an EZ Load cap on my last trip to Nootka, but lost mine between Renton and Mt Vernon.  I couldn't mind a replacement and ended up taking a disposable rubber glove and duct taping in place.

Jim
17 Sea Chaser (sold)
21 Skip Tower (sold)
27 Thunder Jet OS (sold)
22 Thunder Jet OS

Markshoreline

#30
August 28, 2018, 02:28:06 PM
Hub condominium, I like that and bet you had some laughs!
2002 Sea Ranger HT 21, Yamaha 150, Yamaha 9.9

GoodDays

#31
September 28, 2018, 11:14:50 AM
I have a box of bearing buddies for sale... Probably over a dozen.....   I keep finding them on the Road   :shrug9:

Great to see You Guys !  Im hoping to get down that way Soon !!

GoodDays Greg

Markshoreline

#32
September 28, 2018, 02:12:29 PM Last Edit: September 28, 2018, 02:17:41 PM by Markshoreline
You come on down anytime, Greg.  We owe you several meals and overnighters!

And I missed Peddler's question about where we were fishing in the ocean...
It was just North of Maquinna point maybe a mile or two.  Most of our fish were taken near the two sets of rocks.
2002 Sea Ranger HT 21, Yamaha 150, Yamaha 9.9

GoodDays

#33
October 01, 2018, 09:34:22 AM
  That's called "Wash Rocks"     Hows the Beach Fishing ?   :shark:

GoodDays Greg

Markshoreline

#34
October 01, 2018, 11:00:07 AM
It was really fun and after we developed a trolling strategy and figured out the depth it was awesome!,,
2002 Sea Ranger HT 21, Yamaha 150, Yamaha 9.9
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