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    Removing dried compound from boat

    Yesterday I had to leave in a hurry and left a 2x2 area with some compound applied. Since the boat is about 100 miles from my place, I won't be able to go back before next weekend. What ca be used to remove dried compound? I read things from isopropyl alcohol to peanut butter (not sure I want to...
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    Visitors over the winter

    Look like some undesirable creatures managed to get inside the boat, party hard, and didn't left the kitchen clean (see picture) :mad: Are you guys have any tricks to prevent field mice? My boat is kept outside, on stand, and shrink wrapped the following days after hauling out. Needless to say...
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    Solar panel mount on radar arch

    I'm planning to install a ~250w solar panel next spring and I'm looking for inspiration on how to mount it on a FourWinns cruiser radar arch (8-10in wide). Share you ideas, pictures and if anybody know a good place that sell mounts or brackets online it would be appreciated.
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    2002 Volvo Penta Gxil-a 5.7L TBI - PCV Valve

    Would anybody know the correct replacement part for the PCV valve on these engines? Can't find the info anywhere.
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 GxiL-A V-Drives - 2002 Fourwinns 348 maximum RPM and propellers size

    Both engines can't reach more than 4000 RPM under load. I suspect previous owner may have installed bigger propellers but I have no reference for comparison. Can't find original propellers spec for that boat anywhere. Would anybody know what the original propeller pitch/diameter is for this...
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    Correct spark plugs for 5.7 GXIL-A

    Volvo Penta 5.7L GXil-A Serial# 4012038437 & 4012044610 Trying to get the correct replacement spark plugs for my engines. Service manual say 3858996 which is apparently replaced with 21467472 which is a kit of 24! :eek: Just looking for the correct spark plug number so I can order 16...
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    Weber 9600S to Edelbrock 1409 - Calibration kit question

    1994 V6 4.3LX Merc with original Weber 9600S. Should I install the Edelbrock 1485 calibration kit if I keep the original manifold? If not should I make the 4 jets 0.098 like the original Weber? Thanks,
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    87-892150Q02 ignition sensor installation

    1994 4.3LX with Thunderbolt IV and I'm replacing the original ignition sensor with part#87-892150Q02. Just wondering where these two "sleeves" go? (see picture) Thanks,
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