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    Shore Power (The saga continues)

    After all the input I received from my last post about shore power, I now have another mystery(for me).<br />After verifying that i can get power to my boat(used a nieghbors shore power outlet)and that it runs at least 15amps worth of equipment, I decided to be ultra safe and installed a new...
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    Shore Power problem

    I attached my shore power cable on my 1994 Larson 240 and have verified that I am getting 120volts at an outlet by using a voltmeter, however as soon as I plug a simple household fan into that outlet and switch it on, the main AC breaker throws . This applies with any other items within the boat...
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    Dock Edging

    I am looking for a recommendation for dock edging for my wood dock.<br />I have a 25ft Larson Hampton (about 5000 lbs)and do not know which of the available edgings would be appropriate for that size boat. Basically I want something that will allow me to dock with a little more confidence that...
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    Shore Power Cable Adapter

    I have the shore power cable that came with my boat, but where do I find an adapter that will allow me to plug it into a regular household receptor that I have dockside?
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    Docking Helper?

    I have difficulty in docking my 1994 LArson 240MC when I am alone. Because of the wind conditions, it makes it difficult to maneuver the boat and grab the dock cleat at the same time.<br />Any tips.<br />I am on Lake Travis in Austin, TX
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    Stalling Engine

    My 1994 5.7 Mercruiser I/O with Alpha Outdrive (270HP)starts, idles and runs fine under power, but when I am docking, as I shift from forward to reverse(and/or vice versa)it invariably stalls. (I do wait about 3 seconds before changing throttle directions.) Not a good thing in windy conditions...
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    Battery drain

    I have two batteries on my 1994 LArson Hampton 240. One has a difficult time maintaining a charge, after it has not been used for only 4 days.<br />With the battery master switch in the off position, I can still hear what appears to be an electrical humm coming from the engine compartment.<br...
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    Bilge access

    On a 1994 LArson Hampton 240MC Express, does anyone know how to gain access to the main bilge that runs under the cabin floor?<br />I have tried to get it to budge, but even after I removed the screws, it only starts to come up and will not budge more than about half way.<br />I need to get...
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    Fibreglass repair

    I need to repair some damaged fibreglass just above the cabin overhead window. Can anyone point me to any good articles on this subject.
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    Shower Sump

    I just purchased a 1994 Larson Hampton 240MC. The shower sump had dirty water in it and does not appear to be draining anywhere. I cleaned out the sump, blew air into the "drain plug" and then filled it up with clean water, but it still does not drain. There is a shower sump switch just below...
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