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  1. TBarCYa

    Epoxy won't stick to fiberglass in bilge

    I'm trying to epoxy a PVC ring to the bilge of my 08 Maxum and after several attempts I'm about ready to give up. The most recent adventure involved sanding thru what appeared to be paint to get to the fiberglass and then using a quick setting epoxy (5 minute general use good for fiberglass and...
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    Confused about my catch...

    Yesterday I went on my first fishing trip of the season. Catch was a sand shark, two small flatties and the mystery fish. All of which were released. I was drifting in the Delaware Bay and there were schools of fish at the surface with hundreds of fins above the surface and sometimes even...
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    GPSMap 440s greating a route

    My understanding is that the 440s is capable of integrating with an autopilot to create and navigate a route based on minimum depth and clearance information. I do not have an autopilot but is it possible to have the unit create routes based on this information rather than always drawing...
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    Not a stupid human trick, but got a compliment at the ramp yesterday...

    As a result of reading this forum, I've apparently gotten pretty good at launching my boat. Yesterday, after waiting over an hour to use the ramp because the USCG had brought in a medical emergency (I was backing down the ramp when the paramedics showed up and told me to stop) I finally got to...
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    Launch from the beach?

    So far, I've only ever launched from paved ramps all of which close around 830pm. Tomorrow, I want to be on the boat for the fireworks so I need to be out later and the only local place that doesn't close is a beach that people use for launching. I walked on it yesterday and it felt firm and...
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    In-hull transducer mount... Revisited!

    A couple months ago, I posted about mounting my transducer in a PVC ring filled with silicone. This worked perfectly for about 2 months until the silicone decided it didn't want to stick to the hull anymore. Since silicone didn't work I decided to try polyester resin since I have it already...
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    Will the XHS hub save my lower unit?

    Before I bought my current aluminum prop I was considering stainless steel and decided against it. I'm thinking about another new prop and once again am considering stainless but I've heard that SS props are harder on the lower unit if you strike something. Since striking something seems to be...
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    Two 14"x21" props, different MPH

    When I bought my boat it had a 14"x21" prop which I broke. It was replaced with a 14x19 which I ran for a couple weeks before realizing it is the wrong prop and purchasing another 14x21. The new 14x21 gives the same top speed (at 4800 rpm) as the 14x19 (at 5200 rpm) and i cannot figure out why...
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    Dogs and boats

    On my 1800mx, the swim platform is about 1' off the water and I'm wondering if there is an easy way to get my dog on the boat? I haven't tried yet so I don't know if he can make it on his own (80lb Rottweiler) but I imagine that unless he can get some footing with his hind legs, that he's not...
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    Michigan Apollo XHS SS prop

    I'm considering a stainless prop for my Mercruiser 3.0L and came across Michigan Wheel Apollo XHS props. I like the idea of the exchangeable hubs and I believe that the plastic in the hub is designed to absorb impact or disintegrate to save the drive since the prop is less likely to break but...
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    Yesterday's trip

    Alright folks, it's the middle of June and this forum seems dead. Let's get some messages posted in here. Yesterday, I took the Maxum 1800MX 30 miles up the Delaware River from around Camden, NJ to Bordentown, NJ for NJWakefest. Neither myself nor any of my passengers ever wakeboarded but it...
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    Delaware River question

    Does anyone know if the Delaware river can be boated from Camden to Bordentown, NJ? I'm thinking of trying to make the trip but it's about 30 miles and I don't want to try it if there's a dam or something in the way. Thanks.
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    Bow rider with no bow rail?

    My Maxum bowrider doesn't have a bow rail but does have two seats up front. From reading another thread, it seems like it may be illegal to have someone ride up there. Can anyone point me to a website that would clear this up for me? Thanks.
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    GPSMAP440s adding satellite imagery

    Is there a way to put satellite imagery on a SD card (not the bluenav card) and use it on my 440s? It supports satellite images on the bluenav card, but at over $200 it's really not worth it since the images are available for free online. Thanks.
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    Adjustable (air?) suspension for 04 RAM?

    I have a 2004 Dodge RAM 4x4 that I use to tow my 3000lbs of boat and 7000lbs of Jeep and trailer but today while washing it I found scratches on the roof. My job takes me into the city at times and few parking garages can accomodate a 6'3" truck so I want to be able to lower the truck for...
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    Merc 3.0L carb rebuild before delivery

    I am waiting to take delivery of a 2008 Maxum with the 3.0L Mercruiser and just got a call from the service department informing me that the carburetor needs to be rebuilt because the gas in the carb from the test fire at the factory in Mexico is bad and the seals need to be replaced. My...
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    Insurance

    I'm buying a new boat and am looking into insurance and have gotten quotes that vary wildly. The difference from high to low is over $100/yr. I've narrowed it down to either SeaInsure (thru SeaTow) or Geico. Does anyone use either of these companies for boat insurance and if so, how do you...
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    2008 Maxum accessaiblity to wires?

    I am consindering buying a 2008 Maxum and the first two things that would be done are the addition of an hour-meter and an electric bilge pump. The hour meter should be fairly simple since it connects to the wires at the ignition switch but for the bilge pump, I will have to run wires from a...
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    Electric or hydraulic brakes

    My boat trailer currently has hydraulic drum brakes with the lines cut and no surge coupler. I want to get the brakes working and am considering a couple things. First, should I consider putting electric brakes on the trailer or stick with hydraulic? Would electric brakes be prone to failure...
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    Winterizing, bimini up or down?

    I'm winterizing my boat this weekend and am wondering if I should cover it with the bimini up or down? I'm thinking that with the bimini up there's less chance of snow and/or water accumulating on the cover (heavy duty tarp) but I don't know if it will be bad for the bimini frame. Thanks.
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