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    Bimini top recommendations

    I know this is a very broad question, but where is the best place to look for and purchase a bimini top? Here? And what about mounting? Inside/outside of windshield? On the windshield frame? I know mounting has a big bearing on the frame height. What about length? I am seeing 4', 5, even 6'...
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    Navionics HotMaps updates expired

    This is not as much of a question but more of a rant. I got the Navionics HotMaps chip for my Lowrance. It is a great chip and really has lots of detail. I though $150 was a bit much, but I know what goes into making one of these things and it was worth it to get the level of detail it gives...
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    Islander 180 lounge seat replacement

    Hey all. My little boat is in excellent shape for it's age, but the starboard side lounge seat has seen better days. I would like to replace it with a more modern single pedestal seat. Preferably something that is height adjustable so I can sit high and look over the windshield, or down low...
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    3.0l 4 cyl harmonic balancer

    OK, so I just ordered a new balancer for my 1987 3.0l motor, the old one came apart. I am a long time car and motorcycle guy and I have a pretty good clue about boats as well. Thing is, the balancer on this motor is pressed on, with no bolt. I can't see if the tapered hole in the crank snout...
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    Lowrance Elite-5

    Hey all. I have an beautiful new Elite-5 in my boat. What are my options as to Micro-SD cards and maps/charts? I stay in one area mainly and really do not see the need for a Navionics HotMaps card for the whole Northeast. One issue I have with the pre-loaded maps is that my river area does...
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    Boat pulls while underway

    Hey all. I have an '87 Baja Islander180 with a 3.0l Merc I/O. While under power at cruising speed if I let go of the wheel the boat will pull to the left rather hard. I HAVE to hold the wheel the whole time or this will happen. Also, the boat lists to the left, also while under power. I have...
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    1971 50hp Tachometer Install

    Hey all. I am pretty forum and web savvy and did search for this info but came up a bit dry. I have a new Teleflex tach I installed in my 1971 16' Starcraft with a 1971 50hp Johnson. I know this is an alternator motor and have everything but the sensor wire hooked up. From what I have read...
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