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    scuff marks on keel

    I have some scuff marks "above the bow eye". Are there any products that can help rub those scuff marks out? Thanks.
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    Cracks on floor & hull pics what sealant?

    All, sun is in the forecast this weekend and I'm working on my boat. I have a few small cracks (anywhere from 4 inches to a foot long - very thin in width) on the floor and I wanted to know the best sealant/filler to use (and any other tips) for repair. Also bottom paint is chipping away (dry...
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    Dining Destinations by boat on the Potomac

    A couple of restaurants were mentioned to me (they couldn't remember the names) that were supposedly great places to take the fam/better half to eat that was accessible from the water (sounds like fun for a boating novice like myself). Any suggestions from the resident boating pros living in...
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    Powerwinch RC23 installation

    All, I just picked up an electric winch and I want to make sure I am installing on the trailer correctly. Not exactly the hardware man but I can workout medium tasks. Does the wiring run to the boat battery or to the truck battery? Looking for the simplest installation procedures. Thanks.
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    Mercruiser 4.3 V6 (carb) sputtering

    Just recently got my first boat and took her out on the Potomac on Sunday. Started up fine initially but after we dropped anchor and fished for a while, when I started her up it was very difficult to restart. I finally continued to turn the key while "pumping the gas" (with the shifter) and it...
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    Install rear jump seats?

    New Boat Owner All, I just bought a 1990 Dixie/21ftr that has the 2 seats in the cockpit area but no seats in the rear. I am looking for an inexpensive and fairly simple way (somewhat :) mechanically inclined) to install the seats. The boat has an inb/outb engine and I wanted to put the seats...
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    Dixie Boats (Are they reliable?)

    A guy in my area is selling a Dixie Boat which is a 21foot walkaround with cuddy and looks great but I'm apprehensive due to the fact that the manufacturer (Dixie Boats) has gone out of business. Are these boats reliable or should I run and run fast. Reg
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