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    Am I hurting my I/O starting it on the ramp?

    What damage if any am I doing to my Merc. Alpha One I/O starting the boat on the ramp just out of the water? Typically I run the blower while we uncover the boat, take tie downs off and load the coolers and kids in the boat. I drive the trailer and back it down to the water's edge and then...
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    Am I hurting my I/O starting it on the ramp?

    What damage if any am I doing to my Merc. Alpha One I/O starting the boat on the ramp just out of the water? Typically I run the blower while we uncover the boat, take tie downs off and load the coolers and kids in the boat. I drive the trailer and back it down to the water's edge and then...
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    How Tight to Put in Plug?

    How tight should you fasten the drain plug? Mine is brass with a square head. I always thread by hand and then tighten with a pair of pliers. I also wrap the threads with silicon tape. I tend to be taking on some water and wonder if I have a compromised seal with my drain plug. Can it hurt...
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    Taking on Water / Location of Seacocks?

    I have a minor mystery on my hands. I have a Rinker 242 FiestaVee and I appear to be taking on some water in the cabin. The bottom floor below deck in the cabin continues to remain wet but when I look at the engine compartment in the stern it is dry.....the engine compartment is the lowest...
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    What do you pay for annual boat Registration?

    I'm in Indiana and just paid $180 for my yearly boat registration. What was tough to swallow was that registration was $20 something and lake enhancement fee was $25, then the other $140 was County Tax! I sure wish the DNR got more of that money. I wouldn't mind paying $180 a year if the...
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    How to Store Bow Mounted Anchor

    Last Fall we bought a 24-1/2 foot cruiser and there is a bow mounted anchor bracket with rollers. I also have an "Anchor Tensioner" that keeps anchor chain tight when the anchor is not in use. When I am under power will my fluke anchor just be hanging from the bow or should it be secured on...
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    Where to Buy Decals / Letters?

    My "new" Rinker has a goofy name from the previous owners. Before Spring arrives I would like to remove the old name and replace with the factory original looking RINKER decal like they have on the 206 Captiva's. I actually would like for it to say RINKER II since this is our second Rinker...
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    1999 Rinker 242 Fiesta Vee Anchor Bracket

    We just purchased a 1999 Rinker 242 Fiesta Vee in October. The front anchor mounting bracket was bent when we bought the boat and is a little bit of an eyesore. Anybody out there know where I can purchase a new anchor mounting bracket that would match? I'm also looking to replace the "special...
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