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  1. pbolden

    Electrical systems are out...could use some help.

    Below is the email that I sent my boat mechanic about electrical problems with my 2004 SD217o/b. The guys are on vacation so I could use some help. After the guys jumped the batteries to start the boat I noticed that I didn't have any helm instrumentation once outside your breakwall including...
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    Any do's or don't's in buying a canvas and glass enclosure

    Hello Everyone, I'm going to be meeting with a couple of marine canvas shops shortly to get an estimate for a cockpit enclosure consisting of both canvas and glass. I'm also going to need a bow cover. Any tips on what to buy or what not to buy in canvas and glass would be greatly appreciated...
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    Closed Loop Cruise to Canada...does anyone know the law?

    Hello Everyone, My wife and I often cruise to Canada from South Bass Island in Erie. We both have passcards so there's no legal concern for us. Occasionally we have guests that we would like to take to Canada but they do not have passports or passcards for reentry into the U.S. Commercial...
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    Which Horn? 0.5 amps 112db or 4.0 amps 111db.

    Hello Everyone, I replaced my horn with a unit rated at 0.5 amps and 112db which sound like a bicycle buzzer. There is a similar horn rated at 4.0 amps but one less db at 111db. It would also require that I drill a slightly bigger hole. The boat's circuit is rated up to 5.0 amps. Would the...
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    Garmin GPSMAP 431...Remote Operation Possible?

    Hello Everyone, I have a GPSMAP 431. It has a simulation mode in which to learn the units functions. I would love to spend several hours doing this. The manual suggests that you can take the unit inside and run the simulation mode but as far as I can tell, Garmin doesn't give you a way to...
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    3" long gash

    Hello Everyone, What's the best way to repair this 3" long gash in the gelcoat? Thanks, Paul
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    Part 2 - Power supply to replace batteries?

    Hello Everyone, Will this unit do the trick? I was concerned about the 17v output. Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Power supply to replace batteries?

    Hello Everyone, Is there a device that will convert ac120 to dc12 that I can attach to the battery leads or plug into the accessory port to supply power to the boat so that I don't have to re-install the batteries. I want to work on some of the electronics while the boat is in storage over the...
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    Canvas repair question

    Hello Everyone, I'm starting to get a couple of holes in my canvas snap-on cover. Any suggestions as to the best way to repair them? Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    waterless marine wash thoughts and recommendations

    Hello Everyone, My boat has been in heated storage during the off season. I got the idea that if I could use a waterless marine wash to clean the boat I could then go on and wax and buff it and get a jump on the season. The boat was power washed before it when in to storage so its not very...
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    Using the Black & Decker BM3B 6V and 12V Battery Charger / Maintainer's

    Hello Everyone, Anyone have thoughts on using this charger through the boat's DC accessory port to keep both batteries charged over the winter? The Black & Decker BM3B Amazon.com: Black & Decker BM3B 6V and 12V Battery Charger / Maintainer: Automotive Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Unused trailer maintenance

    Hello Everyone, My EZ loader trailer hasn't been moved in several years as my boat goes from the marina to storage and back without trailering. As such, the trailer sits outdoors unused. What type of maintenance should be performed in the event that I need to use it? Thanks Paul Bolden
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    Yamaha 200 winterizing and heated storage.

    Hello Everyone, I'm thinking about moving to heated storage this winter so I can work on the boat over the off season. Do I need to winterize the outboard? The marina manager said that none of the boats utilizing their heated storage winterize. Any thoughts? Thanks, Paul Bolden
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    Erie's western basin, Maumee Bay State Park, Any hazards?

    Hello Everyone, While plotting a course from South Bass Island to Maumee Bay State Park I saw plenty of very shallow areas entering Maumee Bay. Is anyone aware of any hazards that might not be on the charts that I need to be alerted to. I know about the military restricted zone east of Reno...
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    I guess the next step is to replace the sender?

    Re: I guess the next step is to replace the sender? Thanks for the valuable info glenn property of pam I greatly appreciate it. Here's what I am now guessing. My boat has a mechanical sender originally equipped with a "Direct Site Gauge." The direct site gauge was replaced (probably by...
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    I guess the next step is to replace the sender?

    Hello everyone, I guess the next step is to replace the sender. As you can see in the pic, the sender has a manual gauge on top. The manual gauge works fine so I guess that the float is okay, the gauge at the helm is not (as it jumps back and forth). Questions: Are the 2 black wires coming...
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    I guess the next step is to replace the sender?

    Hello everyone, I guess the next step is to replace the sender. As you can see in the pic, the sender has a manual gauge on top. The manual gauge works fine so I guess that the float is okay, the gauge at the helm is not (as it jumps back and forth). Questions: Are the 2 black wires coming...
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    I need to replace 2 more gauges

    Hello Everyone, I am continuing to work through some issues. I may need to replace 2 more gauges as seen in the pic below #1 & #2 (the fuel gauge and hour meter). This time I will need to remove the instrument panel to replace the gauges. If you have done this, I have several questions: 1)...
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    Still having fuel gauge issues...I think?

    Hello Everyone, The fuel gauge was jumping erratically from full to empty to half full and so on. I cleaned the battery terminals and the gauge settled in at a little more than a quarter tank with no more erratic jumping so I thought that the issue was resolved. About a week later I put $150...
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    Is the fuel sending unit accessible on my sd217?

    Hello Everyone, Does anyone know if I can access the gas tank sending unit on my sd217? Thanks, Paul Bolden
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