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    GPS Speedo

    I have a complete gauge set that was to go in my Sunray restoration. The gauges are Faria Euro design. Totally different from the 5-inch Newport gauges in the boat now. Now is there a big difference between performance from the GPS and pitot tube speedos ? I will have to change all my...
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    Fish finder/bottom map

    I have an old Lowrance Hook5. I would like to get a newer unit that is colour and a 7-inch screen. I was looking at Hummingbird or another Lowrance. Are they all the same? My use would be for navigating unfamiliar inland waters in Ontario, Canada.
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    Dual battery or booster pack?

    The marina where I bought my boat suggested that instead of a second house deep cycle battery, to get a booster pack. I was thinking to put a second battery in for the stereo. Not sure which way to go. Looking for suggestions, or real world scenarios.
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    Larson 2011 LX 850

    Hey all, I broke down and bought a new to me boat that floats and runs.... The question I have is, does speaker wire have to be AYBC certified? I know that my amp wire needs to be.
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    Question on cap removal

    I ended up with my Sun Ray back to work on. Long story for another time. I would like to take the cap off. I have the boat off the trailer and supported on my stands. Would I need to do anything else to remove the cap?
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    Ebbtide 2008

    Hi all, I have sold my old project Sun Ray 20 footer. I am looking at the above titled boat. It is an 18 footer with a v6 in it. The question is are these boats of good or decent builds? I am going to look at it tomorrow and just looking for things I may need to think about. The boat is in...
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    Bravo 1 transom plate

    Been looking on eBay at Bravo 1 transom plates. Are all transom plates the same for the different years? I was looking at 1995-2006 plates. Some listings are Bravo 1,2,3.
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    Changing colour of gelcoat question

    Do I need a gecoat primer if I go all white gelcoat over my coloured hull? I was thinking to make the boat all white with a graphics decal to add some colour and style.
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    spray nozzle size for gelcoat

    Hi all, It has been some years since I have posted. Life got in the way of my project...... I will begin to finish my 1990 Sunray Prelude 20 foot bowrider. I will be sanding the old gelcoat and applying a new gelcoat/Duratec 904-001 finish. I have a variety of spray guns. What tip size would be...
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    Jegs vortec heads

    I assembled my motor and was about to install it in the boat when I came across a YouTube video regarding cylinder heads for marine , castheads.com. My question is , do I need to replace my exhaust valves with inconel or equivalent valves? I believe the valves are standard type. I have a stock...
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    Gel coat vs Epoxy paint

    Hello all, I am going to tackle the bottom hull this spring and paint or gel coat it. My boat will sit on the trailer most of the time. I will repair the hull scrapes and gouges from days gone past. I was going to order a 5 gallon pail of white spray gel coat but then saw the Interlux epoxy...
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    push rod length 5.7L roller cam

    Well I went with the Vortec heads as suggested. They are Jegs cast iron. Now I checked my piston to valve clearance along with the push rod length with my adjustable push rod. Now I had Moroso valve checking springs in with my hydraulic roller lifters. I was going with 7.205 push rods. Deck...
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    Just a final check on outdrive choice

    Ok , i am ready for my out drive. I have an Alpha 1 gen 2 gimbal . 1991 era. It has been suggested before that I go with a 1.64:1 mated to my 5.7l. I can get a 1.81:1 for an excellent price. Would I be sacrificing anything other than a few mph on the top end? Thanks, Carlos
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    Intake port cc question for 5.7l sbc

    I was all set.....Ordered a set of Jegs vortec heads and intake. Then the might as well hit. I cancelled the order. I am now wanting to get a set of Dart Iron Eagle heads. They offer a 165cc intake port and 72cc combustion chamber. This would put me at 9.68:1. This is where I get confused , or...
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    5.7l carburetor choices

    Ok , I ordered JEG vortec heads 514080 and aluminum intake 513002 for my 355 build. Block is a 92 5.7l marine cam 14097395 . The cfm flow for my motor is 436cfm according to the calculator. That seems a little low. I have seen the 1409 by Edelbrock recommended . What Holly would be good ? My...
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    Compression ratio 5.7l

    What would be the safest compression ratio for a 355cid with factory roller cam. 1995 . 0F786416 Block is 0 decked . No i did not do a stroker 383 . Too much cost and work to the block. Next boat I will do it though ;) Thanks, Carlos
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    Eagle , Scat rod question

    I am at the point of deciding on either re-using my old PM rods or buying new forged steel rods. It has been suggested not to waste money on reconditioning my old rods , when new rods are about the same money. I can purchase a bore dial gauge to measure my old rods for out of roundness. But is...
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    connecting rod bolts

    When putting on new pistons , do most of you put new ARP rod bolts? Therefore having to resize the rod. One of my machinist's recommends checking the rod and resizing if needed , but not changing the bolts unless it is for high performance.
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    5.0l vs 5.7l

    Is there a mark able difference in torque and performance between a 1987 305 (230) and a 350 both carb'ed ? I just got gifted a 1995 350 . F786416 . the block and one head are done.
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    How to test for spark without cranking engine ?

    Is it possible to test my Thunderbolt IV without cranking engine? I went to start the engine and found my carb leaking. But had no fuel on plugs . I will rebuild the carb , but i think I should check my ignition also. I can't just crank the engine because of my new flat tappet cam. So I am at a...
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