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    Removing deck sole

    Just for posterity, a wide pry bar was able to lift the panel. I then spent an hour trying to work free the art of the panel that sits inside the console. Turns our there are several screws inside the console holding down the panel. Once they are out you can wiggle the panel towards the stern...
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    Removing deck sole

    Hi I’m trying to remove the deck sole to check the tank and live bait inlet on this new to me 204 fx. I’ve remove the screws including those in the center console and the copious amount of sealant. It does not want to lift with manual pressure. I’m wary of putting a pry bar in the gap as I don’t...
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    2009 F150 is this the NMEA 2000 port?

    Just got a new Garmin chartplotter and was looking forward to getting Outboard telemetry. I've found some threads that mention an unused white connector block being for the NMEA2000 connector but I don't have one. All I can find unused is this connector? Is this for NMEA 2000? Thanks.
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    Antenna for 203FX

    Thanks I just picked up an 8' Shakespeare, added to the winter project list
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    Antenna for 203FX

    HI adding a VHF radio to a 204FX center console - garmin VHF 115. It has a t-top that I'd like to add an antenna to. I've seen recommendations for an 8ft Shakepeare 5101 but it just feels large for boat that will never go more that 2 miles offshore and is in an urban area (Bronx, NY). I'm...
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    Shore power

    Just to close this out, it was added by a previous owner and led to a battery charger down in the bilge. I don't use it as there is very poor access to the bilge and I'm not comfortable with electrical equipment out of immediate reach.
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    Shore power

    Thanks for the advice.
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    Tie off anchor?

    Thanks for all the replies. Lesson learned.
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    Tie off anchor?

    Hi - to be honest I did not even think about the consequences of throwing an engine into R directly from F - clearly not something I would do in a car, not my finest moment.
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    Tie off anchor?

    Hi I am new to power boats after being a sailor for most of my life. The new to me boat I just picked up has a Lewmar pro fish 700 windlass. The anchor or chain are not tied to a cleat. Today at speed the anchor free fell from the boat causing me to panic and throw the engine in reverse damaging...
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    Shore power

    Hi new to me 2007 angler 204 fx cc. It has an inlet for shore power but I’m not sure what would require it. I don’t see any battery chargers and no appliances that would need mains power. What am I missing? Thanks
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    Angler 203FX tilt engine, crack cowling

    Thanks Scott - excuse my newbie question but is it wise to remove the cowling with the boat in the water or get it on the hard first? I'm hoping I can leave it in for the rest of the season as I've just launced it :-)
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    Angler 203FX tilt engine, crack cowling

    Hi picked up a new to me 2007 Angler 204FX y'day. I'm new to power boats after many years sailing. Return to the marina, tilt up the engine to raise the prop out of the water, the cowl presses against the back seat which I forgot to lower. Cracked the cowl ugh whats that $1500 or so (or live...
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