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    Fresh Water Systems: Variable Speed Pumps vs. Accumulator Tanks

    I am replacing the fresh water system pump in my boat and am torn between spending the $250+ on a Variable Speed Pump versus less than $200 on a regular pump of the same flow rate and an acumulator tank. Anyone have any thoughts or advice on the subject? Will either version provide water with an...
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    What is the anchor rope "deck hole cover" called?

    What is that metal part with a cap that goes over the anchor rope hole in the deck? I can't seem to find it in boat catalogs, but I know I've seen it before.
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    1988 Amerosport 284--The shakedown cruise!

    Hey everyone, I just wanted to send a note and some pics from the shakedown cruise for the Joint Custody. It was my 50th birthday and a fitting way to spend the day! After going through the entire boat, cleaning out cabinets, assessing the safety gear, trying all the systems (since this is the...
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    What's the best way to clean bimini/camper canvas and plastic?

    So the Joint Custody (see thumbnail) has mildew spots on the underside of the bimini and camper top, and a few of the vinyl windows are cloudy. What is the best way to clean these? :confused:
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    Fuel level sending unit test

    Does anyone know how to test the fuel level sending unit on a fixed fuel tank? I'm not sure if the boat make/model is necessary, but mine is a Chris Craft Amerosport 284.
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    Boating the Lower Patuxent River Near Broomes Island

    Anyone on here boating in this area? I am a newbie there and looking for info on the best places to go, dock and eat, anchor overnight, etc. My boat is in a marina near Sandgates/Queen Tree Landing on the South shore, across from Broome's Island on the North shore.
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    1987 Chris Craft Amerosport 284 Recondition Thread

    Re: 1987 Chris Craft Amerosport 284 Recondition Thread Great info on the shower sump and bilge. I will be looking for mine next weekend when I get down to the boat again. FYI - I have sent you all friend requests since we have similar boats. Thought it will be good to keep in contact. I don't...
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    1987 Chris Craft Amerosport 284 Recondition Thread

    Re: 1987 Chris Craft Amerosport 284 Recondition Thread Hey Kyle and Bruno, I wanted to post some pics of the new boat so you can compare. Let me know what you think!!
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    1988 Amerosport 284--Where is the Inverter located on the boat?

    Since I don't actually have this boat yet, nor the time to search it out, I was wondering if anyone could tell me the location of the inverter, access to shower sump pump, and fresh water pump. Also, does the A/C include heat, or is that a different system? Thanks for any and all info!!
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    Need genset for Amerosport 284

    Does anyone know what size genset was put into 1988 Amerosport 284? And does anyone have any ideas where I could find a suitable replacement?
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    Cruising from Chesapeake to FL Keys

    Has anyone done this, or a similar, trip on a similar boat? I was wondering the cost involved and good places to dock along the way. My boat 1988 Chris-Craft Amerosport 284, twin Mercruiser 5.7s, fuel capacity 150 gals, fresh water capacity 25 gals.
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