Roughrider IV

Always a toss up when buying older stuff. As a good idea, I would mention survey just too see a reaction. My present boat I bought because power was next to new, rarely left in water overnight, solid garage kept. Guy lived a block from launch.One thing he forgot too mention the trailer brakes were disconnected, drums were gutted, coupler shot. Told me it pulled nice, yea but stopping was another question. I called him when I got home after 6 hour joy ride, thought maybe he should of mentioned it before I left, sorry about that he said. I've since rebuilt the trailer, axles, springs, hubs, disk brakes, coupler, 4 new tires. That crap I can fix, motors forget it. I figured some trailer fixes anyway. I still got the rig I wanted and she runs like a top.

Crack of dawn, off water by 10, nap time after breakfast.

Ouch, this story keeps getting longer. Hope it works out for ya.

Start with a 12 fter, go to Lake Ontario, get a 16fter, trailer 4.5 hour trips, sleep in a tent at state park, buy a camper already on a site, get a 22ft boat, had enough of campground , decided on buying 13 acres with a co owner, moved trailer to 13 acre with water, sewer and electric, headaches getting bigger, carpenter ants ate the trailer, break ins by thieves, sold the 22ft, sold my half of property, bought a 17.5 all around boat, ventured to ontario now and then with lots of other destinations. Last couple years picked up a 20ft grady so my Grandkids could join along. Always wanted one. Now 2 boats, 4 outboards, sit at home and travel to all waters within reason. Diversity is the key for myself. Walleyes in the late summer on ontario, next adventure up for us. Biggest thrill for me is watching my Grandkids catch fish now.

Could be an issue of ethanol gas, if you have an old tank with original hoses, issues of dirt will probably appear in the system. I have an old unit and as far as I know, previous owner never ran but regular non ethanol and so do I.

Check connection at battery switch. Some units will not withstand switching while motor is running.

I use amsoil synthetic blue grease. I suggest filling your hubs by hand and not pumping grease in till the bearing buddy cap moves, even then I had a problem with new seals last year. Carry a cheap heat gun and check the hubs for excessive heat at the stops along the way. Mine range from 70 to 110 depending on road and ambient temps, when they all read within a couple degrees, I'm happy. One other tip, I have a dual axle trailer, after you remove hubs to change out bearings , grease and remount, drive that rig for 50 or so miles and when you get home jack that rig up and check for play on the bearings by grabbing the tire with both hands and see if you get any play forward and back. I just did mine and found one alittle too loose so I tighten down on the nut one notch on nut cover. If you change out bearings it's better to be on the safe side.