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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. I guess this could be a restore...........not yet! The hatch lids on the flybridge couch were a rotted mush. I made some new ones. Going to have the couch reupholstered next week.
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. This is the DC breaker panel at the helm. I've never had all these breakers at a helm, usually they are located with the AC breakers in a secure place. They have been hit a few times by accident......by me and others. I'm thinking on fabricating a...
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    Rubrail End Cap Identification

    I've been looking for this end cap for a Proline CC with no luck. It may not be a marine part, maybe some other add on. Can anybody identify this part?
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. I agree, Greg, me neither! Here is the unit that goes into the tank that the sensor screws into. Something new everyday! I found them made by Rochester Gauges out of Texas.
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. I solved the mystery (to me) about how the fuel sender works. It's all done magnetically. This is the bottom of the sensor which mounts on top of the sending unit. 2 screws and 2 wires, that's all there is to it! These older boats are fun.
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    St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates!

    Re: St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates! Baaaaad news!!!!........My sister and BIL are coming to Florida for a few weeks around the time of the gathering. If they plan on joining me, I may never be the same. :facepalm: Here is what my crew will look like. :eek: All boaters...
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. I like a good rubbbing once in awhile, veritas honus, I even do it to myself! ;) Nah, Swabbie, she is for personal use only. If ya wanna go fishin' we go in the "Andrea C". If ya ever wanna go, send me a PM. I will gladly hook you up. :) I went...
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    What and Why?

    Re: What and Why? Some of the best memories came fron a 10footer...I think she was a seaswirl...sea something. She had an3hp 1987 Johnson and we caught many snook off her trolling big lures. My high school buddy and I would load up the cooler with Bud and travel thru the canals and horbors...
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    Alternator? What Do I Have?

    Re: Alternator? What Do I Have? How can I be sure this is an ingition protected alternator I'm about ready to install? The hand written # leads to a marine part.... Gas scares me!
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    Alternator? What Do I Have?

    This alternator came off a 1974 Chrysler LM318. I believe it may be automotive. I have looked at several online and I am not having much luck. Can anybody identify this, or tell me what type it is? Looks like to me an internal regulator. Thanks! PS: I resize my photos to 800X600 and...
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    Fishing With Dynamite

    Some time ago fishing with dynamite was legal. It was common for guys here to blast the fish into a daze, then dip them out with a net. They would still be alive. It is now in the Florida fishing regulations that dynamite is no longer suitable for fishing. Duh! :rolleyes: Are there other...
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    St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates!

    Re: St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates! Already is veritas honus!.....Get this.... This is a mat... in the engine room....of a boat.... I recently encountered....which may be with me. See Ya There.
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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.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. I stumbled upun my water leak. Somebody wrapped a crimped "T" fitting with some tape. I can barely get my hands in there. I guess I'm going to have to try fitting a Quest "T" in there somehow. Headaches are mounting. :facepalm:
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. Some stanchions need rebedding. I was thinking of using epoxy in the screws. Any suggestions?
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. Thank you, Huron Angler. She will fill a void we needed filled. Fishing is getting hard on this sore body. Here is a photo of the waste vent loops which are overhead the generator battery. I can't think of anything to do other than covering the...
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. Engine raw water hose from seacock to seastrainer Generator seastrainer, note the bonding wire and condition. Hmmmm, generator won't start. Engine exhaust hose, nice alignment on clamps. Why the leak?
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. lower helm seating flybridge seating lower helm
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    New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad.

    Re: New Job, 501 Constellation, Good and Bad. companionway to walk in engine room. one of two DD 6V-92's side view of lower helm my 2nd favorite spot, the bar
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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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