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    What Control Cable is Needed?

    I ordered control cables from iboats for a friend and they are not adaptable. I bought the 3300 series. Can I purchase adapters for him to make this cable work. or do I need another type cable? She is an Evenrude OMC Model #E175EXATG.... Thanks! 75EXATG.
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Thought I'd post some photos (request from veritas honus) of my new captain job. Now have 3 in my hands. God looks after drunken sailors. Master stateroom Guest stateroom Salon, stbd.............. Salon Port
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    Where Are Steering and Controls Located?

    We were sitting at a local Tiki having a beverage and along came a group of boats that appeared to have no steering wheel or engine controls....I swear! These boats had lettering and numbers on them which appear to be racing boats of some sort. 2 seater. The folks onbord appeared to be in their...
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    Winch Needed...Other Left Me

    I've been searching iboats for a winch to purchase. Need a winch for a 23' 4500lb boat. The trailer is pretty much a drive on with rollers. I drive her on and do a little winching to snug her up. She is secured well with chain after winching. I tow her up the ramp and leave her there What...
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    Compass and GPS Headings

    This may apply to some but may also be interesting to others. I'm blaming getting lost on my compass.. Magnetic north, the point at the top of the Earth that determines compass headings, is shifting its position at a rate of about 40 miles per year. In geologic terms, it's racing from the...
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    Altenator ?

    318 Chrysler inboard.....The past few days at start-up there is no altenator output. After warm up and upon reaching 4000 rpm the alt. kicks in. The alt. will work all day at any rpm after reaching that 4000. What's up? Thanks!
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    Flor-Idiots from Flori-Duh

    The first of more idiot stories from Florida................. Jailer: Inmate hid 30 items in rectum ? including store receipt Neil Lansing was arrested Friday on a petty theft charge. When he appeared in court, a judge ordered him to jail. At the jail, as corrections officers were performing...
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    Another Florida Summer Roundup

    How about a get together this summer at Nettles Island, Fl. We have a full service marina, parking for RV's, and cheap summer rates. I'm all for going to St Augustine and Chrystal River, which I entend on doing. I would like to invite everyone down (or up) for a day or week. We have...
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    Can I Make An Oil Change Pump?

    I have a used autopilot pump put out by Robertson. Can this pump be used as continuous duty to convert to an oil change pump? I could probably sell it and buy several oil change pumps, but she has been sitting around awhile and I would like to keep her as a spare. Thanks.
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    Kids Building Boats, Boats Building Kids

    On any given Saturday, 13-year old K.J. Anderson can be seen tacking and jibing, sailing upwind and downwind along the Indian River in his dinghy Lucky Number Seven. In their colorful sailboats, the rest of the Latitude 27/39 Club members are racing nearby. K.J. and his dad, Kevin Anderson...
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    Ever Had A Battery Switch Go Bad?

    A friends battery switch is showing resistance thru it. Input at 12.5V. Output is 6V. The Perco switch is located in a dry location. with no visible damage. My first time seeing this. Is this common and just like any other electrical part on a boat? The switch is 5 years old. Thanks!
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    Awlgrip on Teak?

    Several of the large boat/yacht owners around here have started using clear awlgrip over exterior teak and other wood trim such as toe rails, swimplatforms, deck chairs, you name it. It even makes unsanded grey teak look good Most are getting older and are tired of refinishing their bright work...
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    49 States Have Snow

    .......and I'm left out. :(
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    Dock Line Terms and Questions

    1...What is the name of the looped end of a line opposite of the bitter end? 2...Where can I find instructions on making this looped end with single braid? I have a couple marlinspikes....and forgot how to use them. I've done several double braids, never a single. 3...Is it easier? Thanks!
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    Want To Share Pics?

    I would enjoy seeing some Christmas photos of your lights, presents, or other happy moments. Our home ready for Santa.
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    Engineer With To Much Time!

    Check out this video and let me know what you think. I have to much time today but not as much as this guy has. :rolleyes: www.julienberthier.org/Love-love.html
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    Who Do You Give Thanks For Today?

    I have a long list. My biggest thanks goes out to my good friend, Danny. I went thru a 2 year battle with cancer a few years ago. My friend Danny, and his wife, took me in and cared for me. He went thru the disease with me. Cleaned up the messes I made while sick. Took off work to carry me to...
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    Locating Transmission Cooler?

    On a Velvet Drive tranny the transmission cooler (replaced and relocated by PO) is mounted appx. 18" above the tranny and a few inches above the heat exchanger. Is this the correct location? Common sence (don't have much) tells me I won't get a proper reading on the dipstick. The fluid (I...
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    Exhaust Leak Causing Engine Overheat?

    is this possible? Friends were out yesterday...temp guage on port engine started reading higher than stbd....180...finding a small exhaust/water leak....coolant from the overflow tube in bilge....no overflow tank installed...A surveyer says it's due to exhaust leak. Can a small exhaust leak...
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    How to Check Oil Level?

    1974 318 Chrysler.....70 hrs on this motor in the last few months and she hasn't used a drop of oil....but....I changed the oil after the boat sat for over 2 years prior to this.....she took about a half of a quart more than recommended. When I read the dipstick...one side of the stick shows a...
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