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    Rewiring an anchor light

    I have to replace an anchor light that is the fold down type that mounts to the windshield of my walk around with Bimini top . I want to rewire the light and not use the old wiring . Can I wire the light directly to the switch at the helm ? I am concerned about the old wiring which is enclosed...
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    Case of the PoX !

    I have a limited amount of blistering on my hull. It is localized to the strakes at the bow for about two feet, and at the transom where it meets the hull. They are all about the size of an pencil eraser or smaller. Looking for detailed info on how to repair. boat is kept in fresh water april to...
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    Yacht Club Trailers

    Tell me about Yacht Club trailers.I am looking at an aluminum tandem axle version.Are they a decent trailer?Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Bob
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    Trophy and Angler Boats

    Hi, i would like some feed back on Trophy and Angler boats. Quality, construction,reputation, fishability, any problems owners may have had. I'm looking for a good 21-24 wac, and i am considering these two among others. Thanks, bob
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    Mako floors

    I am looking at the new Makos. i noticed that they have a balsa cored floor, which is the only wood they have . Any older makos out there that have had floor problems? bob
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    Wood free construction?

    I'm looking at purchasing a new wac in the very new future.I have noticed that many are listed as wood free, which sounds like a really good thing. However, the Mako's are wood free except for a "balsa cored " deck. I wonder if this would be a potential rot problem down the road. i plan on...
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    Msrp And Pricing

    I in the market for a new boat. Some of the websites have the ability to price out a new boat with all the options. What would be a ballpark idea of how much off this MSRP i would be able to buy the boat for? Bob
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    Proline vs. Mako

    I am shopping for a 21 ft wac, and have pretty much narrowed it down to a Proline or Mako. Both seem like good quality boats.However, in looking at the specs, i noticed a hull weight for the Proline of 2500#, and for the Mako 3300#. This seems like quite a difference for boats of nearly...
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    Corrosion,blistering on an aluminum boat

    I have several spots that on my 1997 aluminum boat where the paint is flaking off. Under the paint is a whitish,powdery corrosion. This boat is stricly used in fresh water, Best ways to remove, pepaint? Any ideas on possible causes? Thanks, Rick
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    One brake locks up!

    I have a shorelander trailer,had one wheel cylinder replaced last year, the other the year before. the trailer is a dual axle with one set of brakes. When i go to get the trailer to put the boat on, one of the trailer brakes is locked up, and i have to crack a fitting to release it. This Brake...
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    Motor guide not working

    I have an older motorguide lazer bow mount.Nothing works...i checked in line fuse-ok.i have power at the outlet at the bow,but no lights light up on the power head. Could it be a bad circuit board in the pedal asm. or in the pwerhead/ I could use some diagnostic help,Thanks, bob
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    Johnson 15hp fuel leak

    When looking over my 1983 johnson 15, i grabbed ahold of the fuel line that is at the left hand side of the fuel filter cover on the left side of the motor. A small amount of gas squitred out. I am afraid to further tighten the knurled knob to more tightly fit the black cover against the mesh...
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    Wood rot problems-WHY?

    I have a 1997 crestliner and have had repeated problems with rotting floor panels.They were replaced by the dealer at no charge. Also,i just replaced the two side panels for the consoles one of which had a soft spot, one where the bottom quarter was falling apart. I keep the boat on a trailer...
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    Surface corrosion,pitting-aluminum boat

    I have a 1997 crestliner,and have recently noticed several spots that have tiny blister like rough areas and some spots that the paint is starting to flake off. The dealer says that it could be caused by salt,but i never use it in the winter, in fact it is covered completly. Any idea on what is...
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    Checking trailer brakes

    Decided to check my trailer brakes. Surge type, tandem axle trailer brakes on rear axle only. Jacked up the trailer, activated the brakes and on one side the wheel locked up tite, could not spin it. On the other side, could move the wheel, if i pushed hard. Seems like that wheel may be out of...
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    Paint blistering/corrosion-aluminum boat

    I have a 1997 crestliner sportfish. Stictly a fresh water boat, kept on a trailer. Lately i have noticed some very tiny blister like bumps on some of the painted surfaces of the aluminum, especially noticeable around the drains in the transom[splashwell]. Does anyone have any idea on what is...
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    Repairing cracks in aluminum

    I have some minor hairline cracks in a aluminum transom cap. Would it be best to have them welded, or, can i use an epoxy? Any other ideas? Thanks, Bob
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