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    Oil Change for little used Honda outboard

    Our 200 HP Honda outboard had little use this year. I had the lower unit and engine oil changed late last fall. We used only about 1 tank of gas since then for about 50 gallons this season. I'm estimating this is approximately 8-10 hours of usage. With that little use, I'm considering skipping...
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    Car or Marine Battery Suggestions for Honda BF200A

    We bought our deck boat last year used so I really don't know the age or condition of the battery. I haven't had any problems with it, but for preventative maintenance I'm thinking about replacing it. The previous boat owner converted the battery connections to post connections for a car...
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    Honda BF200A Water Pump Damage

    I had the water pump replaced on my Honda BF200A last summer. Over this winter I lost my mind and ran the motor for 1-2 minutes with the boat on the lift and prop out of the water. I saw a faint sign of smoke from the lower unit area and and alarm went off inside the boat. I immediately shut...
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    Winterize in the South

    Our boat in NC will remain on a lift over the winter. The motor is an outboard Honda. Our night temps go down to freezing and below. Is winterization of the motor necessary in this climate? My previous boat did not have a lift and I kept the lower unit in the water all winter and never had a...
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    Where to place boat name

    Did you name your boat? If so, where did you place the letters? There doesn't seem to be much room on the stern for it. Thanks.
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    Winter Cover

    I'm starting to think about a winter cover for our GS-201. We live in NC and the boat is on a lift and that's where it will be over winter. We get snowfall here abut 3-4 times a winter and it's usually heavy and wet or ice. The original Sunbrella cover is in great shape so I don't want to have...
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    Storage Hatch cracked

    On the underside of my storage area hatch there is a crack along the entire width of the cover. The crack appears to be a seam that joins the thin outer fiberglass edge with fiberglass on the back of the cover. I wish I had a picture to show because I'm probably not describing this very well...
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    Boat Polisher Suggestions for Non-Professional Use

    I've begun shopping around for a polisher for our boat and cars. The boat is in great condition so I'm not looking to remove heavy oxidation. I know I want a light weight dual action polisher. I'm considering the Shurhold 3100, Meguiar's Professional Dual Action Polisher, and 3D HD. I only plan...
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    Glovebox Lock

    My '99 GS-201 has a locking compartment under the captain's seat. I would like to lock items in the compartment but I don't have a key. The lock is unlocked so at least I can use the compartment but I can't lock it. Does anyone know of a replacement lock or if I can get a key made for the lock...
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    Adhesive Caulk for cup holder

    My boat has a cup holder at its stern and while cleaning I noticed the adhesive is no longer sealing the cup holder in place. The cup holder fits snugly but I can remove it by just pulling it out. There is a bead of adhesive or caulk that used to hold it in place. Are cup holders usually sealed...
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    Repair vinyl upholstery punctures

    One of our vinyl seats has numerous punctures from some critter. The vinyl isn't torn, just small punctures from its claws. I could let it go, but I would prefer to repair the small holes to prevent them from getting worse. How can these punctures be repaired? Can the holes be filled with a...
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    Carpet Cleaning & Protection

    My GS-201 has snap-in carpeting that's in very good condition. I would like to take the carpeting out and thoroughly wash it. How do you wash & protect your carpets? Have you tried washing the sections in a commercial washing machine? What cleaner did you use? Thanks.
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    Polish Railings

    The railings on my '99 GS-201 are in very good condition and I would like to polish them. Are they stainless steel or chrome? What do you use for cleaning and polishing them? Thanks.
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    Auto Battery vs. Marine Battery

    The used boat I purchased has a 2-3 year old auto battery, not a marine battery. The motor is a Honda outboard 200. What's the difference between an auto battery and a marine battery? Should I think about replacing the auto battery even though it seems to be operating just fine? Thanks.
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    Cover Cleaning

    Hello, I just purchased a very nice 1999 GS-201. Can anyone tell me about the cloth material that was used for the cover and bimini? Is it Sunbrella fabric? How do you clean it? Do you suggest waterproofing it with something like 303 Fabric Protector? Thanks, Dave
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