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| I was just wondering if the new crestliners still have the problem of the screws and nuts vibrating out while trailering. I currently own a 99 1750 fish hawk and after using locktite on the loose ones,I still find new ones almost every time I tow my boat long distances. I want to upgrade to an 1850 fish hawk but I dont know if I want deal with the loose stuff again, especially with the price of new boats anymore. thanks Bill |
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Location: Pelican Lake/Three Lakes Chain | I had a 2001 1750, I was always tightening screws. Next boat was a 2004 1850, it was much better, but still had to once in a while.
I think I solved the loose screw problem this year when I ordered my new Tuffy! |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | I had an 1850 last year, and never had any problems with the screws coming loose.
They are great boats. |
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| I have screws start to thread out after towing or bouncing around on the lake. Seems to be the same few problem one's. Only like 2 or 3 that do this. Not a big deal for me. |
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| If it's the same beasts over and over again...why not add a lock washer and use Loc-Tite. There's two kinds...a red and a blue formula. Can't remember which is which off hand for sure....but I'll take a stab and say that the blue formula is the stronger of the two.
I also have a 1750 Crestliner. I have not noticed this being a problem however. Which nuts and bolts are you seeing that tend to loosen up you? That way I can keep my eye out for the same things. Thanks.
Edited by MACK 3/7/2006 1:14 PM
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| Best way to keep the screws from backing out is to put some silicone in the hole, and then screw it back in. I never had success with Locktite on these screws.
Just an FYI, Red is more permanent, Blue is for anticipated removal of the fastener. |
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | I'll second what Shep said about the silicone... Works well.
Locktite Red usually requires heat to break it loose. |
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| Mack, Ive had a number of screws vibrate out. After I fix one, it seems another one is sticking up. Ive also had numerous little nuts find their way onto the bottom of the boat, many of which I have not found where they are from. The throttle also came loose, which was not very fun to retighten. I have talked to 3 other 1750 owners who have had this same problem, so keep an eye on it. There is nothing worse than bieng out in 3 footers with your throttle assembly not attached. |
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| Shep - 3/7/2006 3:45 PM
Just an FYI, Red is more permanent, Blue is for anticipated removal of the fastener.
Mark H. - 3/8/2006 12:16 PM
Locktite Red usually requires heat to break it loose.
Figures...I'd take a guess and guess the wrong one of the two. LOL! 50/50 guess and I guess it wrong every time. Just like back in the day in school on True or False tests. 
Edited by MACK 3/9/2006 7:44 PM
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| Bill - 3/8/2006 6:15 PM
Mack, Ive had a number of screws vibrate out. After I fix one, it seems another one is sticking up. Ive also had numerous little nuts find their way onto the bottom of the boat, many of which I have not found where they are from. The throttle also came loose, which was not very fun to retighten. I have talked to 3 other 1750 owners who have had this same problem, so keep an eye on it. There is nothing worse than bieng out in 3 footers with your throttle assembly not attached.
Wow. I'll have to watch for that stuff. I've only had my Crestliner since last Aug or Sept. So...not a real long time. Thanks for the heads up. |
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| I have a 2000 1750 and I also had a problem with the the throttle becoming very loose. It was a pain in the butt to fix too. |
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Location: Minnesota | ........ if airplanes were made like crestliners, they would NOT be flying.
Something to be said for rivets eh?
Edited by captnkeno 3/12/2006 7:33 PM
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Location: Minnesota | oops
Edited by captnkeno 3/12/2006 7:34 PM
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Uhhh, same guy for the last two posts..? |
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