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    BB 260 Volvo Intake Manifold Torque

    What are the sequence and torque specs for this engine? Thanks!
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    Help Wiring Outboard Ignition Switch

    I will try to make this simple. I have a 6 wire ign. switch for a 70hp Merc OB. Colors are: red, black/yellow, purple, black, yellow/red, and yellow/black. My choices are: ignition circuit, solenoid, choke, battery, magneto, ground. I know 4 of them from wiring diesel motors. Help for...
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    Carpet in a Boat

    Why put carpet in a boat?
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    I Missed the Dock

    Sitting in the cockpit, sipping on a brew, and remembering the good folks and good times I had here. Many of you I never had the pleasure of meeting, some I have met. Life has been good and also a challenge. While my career has taken a big change to the best. Three boats to captain, numerous to...
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    Raritan Crown DD Toilet

    Hi y'all. I a trying to replace the macerator pump on this head. I can't get the motor separated from the impeller. Any advice or instructions are greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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    New Fridge Battery Drain

    I have a 115 minute reserve capacity battery. I installed a DC fridge that draws 5 amps...while running. I understand this 115 minutes is @ 20 amps. So let's say at 5 amps, do I have a capacity of 450 minutes 'till fully discharged? What is this draw going to do to my CCA's? I really have...
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    DANG.....This Is Funny!

    If you have 3 minutes, watch this. I hope you find it as clever and funny as I do! Nursing a sore back today....Now it hurts even more. LOL My Blackberry Is Not Working! - The One Ronnie, Preview - BBC One - YouTube
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    Look Out...Here I Come!

    Two oldtimer lifelong buddies from the Island always had a dream. They both are in their last days due to illnesses. They wanted a boat to learn on, then eventually buy a liveaboard. First boat was a 21' Cuddy. Their first trip out the ran hard aground about a mile from the marina. Tore up the...
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    Got My Boat Back....Now What????

    I was given a boat by a couple Brothers when their Father passed away. They wanted me to have her and keep her alive in Pops name. Instead of registering her in my name, I had my ex-girlfriend register it in her name. I thought it was a nice gester since she has never owned a boat. She loved her...
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    How Do I Remove Outboard Off The Beach

    A Sherriff friend notified me yesterday about a drug boat that washed ashore. She has a new Yamaha Outboard that weighs appx. 500 lbs. on her in excellent condition. I need to move it about a quarter mile down the beach, up 6 flights of stairs, across a small boardwalk, and back down the...
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    Cancer, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

    Gotta love these children. Please watch. http://www.youtube.com/embed/ihGCj5mfCk8
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    Funny Things Happen at Marinas

    We have all read the things that happen at the ramp. What are the things you have seen at a marina? This happened yesterday....I'm at a marina in the ICW, which faces south. Strong winds brought in some scattered leaves, mostly from mangrove trees, which happens often. One of our local...
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    Goodbye Jose, You Will Be Missed

    We lost one of our favorite fisherman, Jose Wejebe. Some may know him from the fishing show "Spanish Fly". RIP Jose. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-jose-wejebe-20120406,0,1268044.story
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    $6.20 For Boat Registration

    Found out recently that Florida has antique vessel registration. Requirements are for it to be at least 30 years old, have origional power plant, and not to be for commercial use. I wonder how many other states have this option.
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    "River Monster's" Jeremy Wade Comes to Town

    Sharks abound around here. I often see them daily while diving in the marina. Jeremy came to town for some shark fishing with one of our well known, and well liked, shark fisherman. Although I don't advocate shark fishing, Wade truely cares about the enviroment. Here is a link to our local news...
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    Running Bilge Pump Automatic Off Multiple Batteries

    I've been thinking (not always a good thing) the past few weeks about running a float switch off of 2 batteries. My thinking is making a box with diodes so I can run a float switch off of 2 batteries. The battery switch can be turned to the off position, leaving me with 2 batteries to supply...
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    Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

    I have some water damage on the interior sole. What would be the method of repair?.
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    How do I flush a 250HP Verado

    Got this boat as a repo, with not a manual in sight. I downloaded a file on these motors and they only show one flush port. This one has 2.....Which (or both) do I use? Ye....she is a little salty at this time.
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    Restore Switch Panel?

    I need to restore this panel. Corrosion around the SS screws on the aluminium panel. A few years ago I would have sanded her down, apply alumiprep, 545, and AwlGrip her. All the AwlGrip I have is gloss, I'd prefer something dull. What are your suggestions on this restore.
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    SmartCraft Controls

    I have these controls on a Boston Whaler. There is supposed to be an adjustment on the tension under the cover. Anybody know how to access the adjustment screws. I really don't want to take a hammer and chisel to her.:facepalm:
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