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    Fram Fuel Filter

    Inherited an old boat with a Fram fuel filter model # FSC1136M and am unable to locate one. Is there a filter on the market that can be used in place without changing the bracket?
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    Exploding Battery

    Another post got me thinking. Has anybody ever had a battery explode? I have had 2 of them explode on two different boats, but the same situation. Both were large boats, diesel power, and had generator or shore power all the time. The only DC used were electronics and heads, which were in use...
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    Diesel Fuel Water Separarion

    Would there be a differance in condensation in a deisel tank vs. gas? Deisel returns fuel to the tank almost as much as she burns. The returning fuel is warmer than when it was picked up. Say she runs through 3/4 tank in a day. Is the condinsation rate higher or lower?
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    Florida to NJ

    Leaving south FL in a few days headed to south NJ with stops along the way. If there is anything boat related anybody may need I can bring along, let me know. Just another way of helping my fellow boaters.
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    repair suggestions needed

    Will be leaving FL soon to pick up a 4000lb boat on a duel axle trailer which is in NJ. The PO has informed me a crack has developed on a weight bearing section of the trailer made of galvinized alum. I would like to have the trailer looked at by a remote welder. The trailer isn't going anywhere...
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    Resin Trick

    After finishing up a laminate I had some leftover resin and a chip brush. I tilted the bucket and brush onto a sheet of wax paper. After curing I had what looked like a spill and removed the wax paper. I layed it down on top of an antique desk she was restoring. Looked like a resin spill on her...
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    Zinc rudder

    My neighbor has a Volvo Penta SX outdrive and he is complaining about his boat pulling to the right. As far as he knows a zinc rudder never came with the boat. The boat is used rarely and zinc is really not an issue with him. Question is, where may I find one. Looked everywhere I know for a part...
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    Isn't the pointy end the bow?

    A powered and registered boat......now I'm confused. See photo.
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    1980 johnson control cable diagram

    I have a Morse control to Johnson motor. Using a 33C cable with adapter kit from teleflex # CA27320P. This adapter kit is unlike the origional. Looking for diagram of setup. Happy boating.
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    fixed position trim tabs

    Making hydraulic trim tabs in a fixed position. Would like to go with a turnbuckle from transom to SS planer. I don't see anything that I am comfortable with. Plenty of turnbuckles on the market, but not sure about the recommended method of attaching the hardware. Thanks all.
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    volvo penta shift cable replace

    I am replacing the shift cable on an 04 Volvo Penta single prop outdrive. Looking for imput on removing the cable from this drive. Thanks!
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