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    Who makes covers that are any good?

    My brand new 2002 Chaparral 19' bowrider with Sunbrella. Was stored 6 months a year indoors. N Y state sun all summer. I had to reseal the fabric after 10 years. Adjusting the bow pole was required after first summer. Never again. I also have a 2004 Sunbrella porch table cover. Still great...
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    Best flooring options?

    Anything that fish hooks can not dig into.
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    Rebuilt floor question.

    When a total stripping and rebuilding of a boat hull is done. There is a very good chance the hull twists out of shape. Front to rear shape and spreading WIDER apart in 1 or more places. Easy to do.
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    Noisy 33

    Need to do a simple bearing worn out or missing bearing test.
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    projects other than boats

    I always like a magneto on any engine. NO NO parts to adjust or replace. Why they were discontinued.
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    2003 Mercruiser 6.2L MIE Plastic Timing Cover Replacement: Need Advice

    Start collecting more money to pay for the job to be done right the first time.
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    I ...ONLY.... measure out the oil into a clear plastic soda bottle. It has a THICK black magic marker line all the way around it. I fill it up before I go to the refueling dock. At the dock I pour the oil into the tank....FIRST.... Then squeeze the gas nozzle trigger. I have never changed...
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    5.0GXi Starter Replacement

    O K Just put in the easiest bolt. The one closest to you. Slide motor all the way onto it. Swing motor up into place. Put the REAL BOLT into motor and block hole. Finger tight only. Replace the last headless bolt. Final tighten Both bolts. I final torque the inner bolt first. Then torque the...
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    Boat is put away for winter. What to do every day ?

    Surprise !! At midnight of Geese season I heard 3 shotgun blasts To make sure we all get ready. Watch out you lawn crapping birds !!
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    5.0GXi Starter Replacement

    I had cut the head off of 2 long enough cheap bolts. I installed them loosely. Slide motor on them. Then put the real bolts in 1 at a time. Easy, SAFE, no cuts. Can torque the difficult one first.
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    How do you screw into fiberglass/gelcoat without chipping?

    Just remember. Those drills are designed for woods.
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    This trailer has rocking bunks

    No trailer can unload & reload a boat easily. If the boat does not float off and onto the trailer easily. Too low of a water level is frustrating everytime. Been there with others.
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    Nobody fishing?

    Salty croc ? What high and big eyes you have. YUM YUM
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    Transducer location

    In-between the keel and the first long strake on the bottom. Top of the transducer should be same height as bottom of the hull. Some transducers have deeper needs. You MUST MUST put a cable clamp close to the transducer. I drill and tap for a small screw to hold the cable clamp. DO NOT let...
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    Spark plugs and cap replacement interval

    Best PM I have ever read.
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    WE do know that a 10 speed is wasting time and acceleration. 9 shifts at 1/4 of a second each. is about 2 seconds of wasted time if you lift the throttle. Power shifting at WOT every gear shift. Tow Truck come and get me. My best thrill was new factory street racer. Brother new Plymouth with...
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    This trailer has rocking bunks

    The important fact. Put the most and strongest support under the engine.
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    Cars you should have kept.

    Scott Do you own a used car lot. That is some collection. (y)
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    Spark plugs and cap replacement interval

    I have in my chest a Pace Maker and a FULL power Defibrillator to shock my damaged heart. Surgeons severely warned me. NO NO high voltages or high powered machines. Your doctor says slide your hand along 60 to 80,000 volt wires. Change doctors.
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    Boat is put away for winter. What to do every day ?

    Ran out of tasty snacks. Went to Shure Fine Food Store on a mission . Bought a box of their own brand of microwaveable popcorn. And a bag of Cracker Jacks. LIFE IS SOO GOOD. Popcorn I did 1 minute then turn over the bag. Another minute then stop and turn over the bag. Then 30 seconds...
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