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[QUOTE]esox50 - 9/27/2011  10:39 AM

The other issue (hopefully minor) was with our 135 Opti ('03).  I could feel VERY slight vibrations coming through the hull (felt on my feet).  They were rhythmic, not a constant vibration.  Our prop's been the victim of a few meetings with Canadian shield rocks and so the blades have a few chips in them.  The skeg has a little bit chipped off of the bottom, too.  I'm inclined to believe the vibrations are coming from the prop and have nothing to do with the skeg.  I'm planning on purchasing another prop anyway, but do you think this will get rid of those minor vibrations?[/QUOTE]

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Posted 9/27/2011 10:39 AM (#518365)
Subject: Trailer Tires and Optimax Question

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We've got a single axle trailer for our Crestliner and I was noticing a little uneven wear on the tires the last time I had it out. The inside edge was more worn than the outside edge. Admittedly, I'm pretty bad at remembering to check tire pressure on the trailer (not on my truck though). I'm guessing this is contributing to the problem, but does anyone rotate their own trailer tires and find it helps extend the life of the tire?

The other issue (hopefully minor) was with our 135 Opti ('03). I could feel VERY slight vibrations coming through the hull (felt on my feet). They were rhythmic, not a constant vibration. Our prop's been the victim of a few meetings with Canadian shield rocks and so the blades have a few chips in them. The skeg has a little bit chipped off of the bottom, too. I'm inclined to believe the vibrations are coming from the prop and have nothing to do with the skeg. I'm planning on purchasing another prop anyway, but do you think this will get rid of those minor vibrations?