Yes it was I broke down with my new boat on the road almost to Remleys pt landing Sunday. My boat is only 4 mo old, and the left wheel bearings came apart which broke the carter key which caused the crown nut to come off. Then the wheel almost fell off. Of course I did not have an extra hub with me. Very nice people stopped and some got out to help. Everyone that passed wanted to : something. As mad as I was for the equipment failure, the anger passed quickly because of the community’s response. I want to thank everyone that passed, you all are the nicest people ever. I live in Ridgeville so it took a while for me to get the parts. West Marine in West Ashley was the only place opened on Sunday with a 5 lug hub with bearings for a tapered spindle. My wife picked it up brought to me and I fixed it by 345. She couldn’t believe I was still going to fish. I came this far I am not giving up! I drowned two fiddlers no bites. Still have not caught a keeper sheepshead, but maybe next time…dropped boat at dealer for warranty…look today:s like there is a problem with torsion axle…I knew it was not from lack of grease…lessons learned…always have a spare hub even with a brand new boat…and warranties are worthless on Sunday…Check up on your Sea Tow membership before you have a problem…I thought I had trailer coverage but i did not, but I do now. Anyway thanks everyone you all made a bad experience alot better.
*Cotter key.
My neighbor had a similar problem with a brand new boat/trailer. I don’t think the bearings were ever greased. It was a hard sale by the time he noticed it. Glad that folks stopped to help
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THANKS! Sorry about your trailer, but the good to hear from the other 98%.
Vinman
“Every saint has a past, every sinner a future”
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90 HP Honda
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Originally posted by birddawg*Cotter key.
*Cotter pin. 
Bob Van Gundy
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Kotter pin as in Welcome back?
Sorry guys, my spelling and grammer goes down hill after 200 am. Third shift blues.
Question is did you catch any fish?? Glad everyone stopped to help
experience noun \ik-#712;spir–#601;n(t)s
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the fact or state of having been affected by or gained knowledge through direct observation or participation
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that thing you get just moments after you needed it.