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    Why do ENC charts not show lighthouse characteristics?

    For some reason, the "new" ENC charts don't show the characteristics of lighthouses, so I'm wondering why? I've looked at many to confirm this, but for example the attached clip of Boon Island light off of York ME the raster chart shows "Fl 5s 137ft 14M" but nothing on the ENC chart. Same with...
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    Mariner 15hp water intake?

    Thanks so much for the reply, and I agree that filling a barrel with water is probably the best thing to do! I found a special flushing kit for Mercury/Mariner that looks like it hooks under the cavitation plate, but I'm going to opt for the safe method, so thanks for the help!!!
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    Mariner 15hp water intake?

    I have a 2000 Mariner 15hp and am not exactly sure where the lower unit water intake is, so that I can put earmuffs on it. Wondering if anyone has drawings or advice on where it is, so that I don't seize the engine? Thank you.
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    Best winds for boating in Southern Maine?

    Thank you - very helpful!!
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    Best winds for boating in Southern Maine?

    I actually have a lot of experience boating on the ocean, so it's admittedly embarrasing to be asking this, but it's just one of those things I've never gotten my head around. Thanks for your replies, and no worries I'm just going to reach out to one of the locals. Take care.
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    Best winds for boating in Southern Maine?

    The coast of the ocean (Kennebunkport and surrounding areas). Thank you
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    Best winds for boating in Southern Maine?

    Just curious if anyone can give advice on which winds are the safest for venturing out on the waters of Southern Maine? I think the prevailing winds are from the southwest, but honestly not sure if those create the larger waves or if it's better from them to be coming from the East/Northeast...
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    Repairing and reinforcing broken bow cap rail on skiff

    I have some cracks in the bow cap rail of my skiff/dingy (see pics) and wondering if anyone has some ideas of what I can use to enforce it to protect from any more damage. I've tried to craft a "V" piece out of both azek and wood, but can't seem to get it to fit in snugly due to some...
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    1971 Johnson 4hp shaft question

    I replaced the water pump with no problems, but when I try to put the shaft back in to the head, it engages but as I get to the very end it seems to disengage, so not sure why. I seem to be missing the o-ring (# 32 in the attached diagram), so going to try that. I don't understand why an...
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    Are there different lower units for an Alpha Gen 1 drive?

    I need to replace the lower unit on my Alpha Gen 1 drive, and just wondering if they are all the same or if I need to specify something to make sure I get the right one? Maybe a silly question, but I'd like to be sure before buying... Thanks
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    Lack of power - Merc 170

    1985 Merc 170 4cyl FWC. Engine revs up over 4000RPM at idle, but has hardly any power when put into gear. Did a tune up (points, cond, rotor, cap, wires - everything but plugs), but didn't fix problem. Next step will be new plugs, but in my years of fixing I'm doubtful that will help. Any...
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