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    changing lower end fluid question

    When I'm pumping the lube and I begin to see it flow out of the top vent hole, do I cap it right away, or do I let it flow until no more comes out?
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    tab washer

    So, I put my prop on yesterday and when I applied the proper amount of torque, none of the tabs lined up so I could bend 3 of them. I could have backed off just a slight amount and then I would have been ok, but what I did instead was to start to remove the nut until the washer was free to...
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    boat cover?

    I just got my boat back Friday as I had a new custom bow/cockpit cover made. I went with a one piece sunbrella instead of a 2 piece setup. I'm very happy with it. <br /> <br />Here's my question: If I'm leaving my boat outside 24/7 with just this cover on, should I put a regular boat cover...
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    question about anchors

    What are the differences between a round mushroom type vs a fluke one? Just by looks the fluke style seems that it would hold better as it would dig into the ground better? What do you recommend for my 20 foot bayliner?
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    How do you drain your engine oil?

    Do you pump it out without taking out the drain plug, or do you forget the pumping and take off the plug, or do you do a combination of both? <br /> <br />I was told that it's best to take out the plug so all the gunk can get out and drain. All the gunk usually won't come out if you just suck...
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    Too cold to start her up?

    Here in Wisconsin during the day the temperature is about 50 degrees give or take, but during the night it gets about 35-40 give or take. Is this still too cold for water to be left in the engine block?
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    help me decide

    I'm planning on getting a new canvas top for my open bow and the cockpit. Should I go with 2 separate pieces, or should I go with a one piece that would cover everything? My current set up is 2 separate pieces. I think my pieces are the original pieces that came with the boat in 1990. Why...
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    question about grease

    How different is regular multi-purpose grease from 2-4-C grease? Can I get away with multi-purpose grease for the prop shaft of must I use 2-4-C or something else?
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    What's more important?

    1. Having a boat tilted up so water can drain out, and having the lower end not being in the full down position? <br /> <br />2. Having a boat semi-level or below level so the lower end can be in the full down position? Water wouldn't drain as well this way. <br /> <br />So, those are my...
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    netzero vs peoplepc

    I'm looking into getting internet at home. Yes, I do all my lurking at work and I think it's time I get with the program. Anybody have experience with either of the two providers I mentioned above? Netzero is $9.95 per month and peoplepc is $10.95 per month with the first 3 months at $5.95...
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    Terry Schiavo

    I understand this topic may be controversial, but I for one am sickned by this event. I forgot what state it was, but someone got arrested for starving their cattle. We can starve a human being to death, but not animals? Also, how can Terry's husband be living with another woman, have kids with...
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    which battery: starting or deep cycle

    Which type of battery should I go with for my 1990 bayliner? Other than having the radio on for a little bit, I don't use or have a lot of extra things going on. I don't boat that much at night so I don't use my lights that much either. I have a one battery set up.
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    frozen water in hull

    I notice yesterday that I have some frozen water on my hull floor from it raining and then freezing. (about 7 inches deep) Does any damage occur when this happens? I don't have my boat tilted on an angle because I won't be able to keep the lower end down all the way. The boat is kept level with...
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    size of prop nut?

    What would be the size of my prop nut on my 1990 bayliner? I have the 4.3 I/O mercruiser engine.<br />I'm thinking either 1 1/16 or 1 1/4? I just don't want to buy two sockets and return one of them.
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    dino havoline motor oil

    I've been thinking of switching to havoline oil as I can get this for about $1.50 a quart. I'm currently using valvoline. Any thoughts about havoline?
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    what are deep cycle batteries?

    When a battery says it's for marine use and it's a deep cycle, what does deep cycle mean? Why are automotive batteries not deep cycle, but boat batteries are?
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    prestone antifreeze

    Hey all you prestone antifreeze users out there, explain this one. Prestone has a new type of antifreeze which is made for all makes/models, and it can be used with any color antifreeze. Here's a quote from the website:<br /><br />"The New Prestone concentrated formula also offers up to five...
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    used rims for sale?

    Does anyone know of any companies that sell used boat rims? I'm looking for something fancy like clearcoated or something other then the plain white standard rim I have now. I don't feel like spending $100.00 for new rims, as this is what the cost would be in my area from a tralier shop.<br />I...
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    changing oil on drive unit

    When changing oil in the lower end, how close to vertical must the drive be?
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    opinions on using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 25W-40 in I/O

    What are people's thougts on using this in my 4.3 Mercruiser for engine oil? I've always used the recommended mercruiser 4-cycle oil, which is also 25W-40.
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