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    Prop Cavitation

    Last year I installed a bracket on the boat but I think I installed it about 1/2" or more to high.... I have a problem with slight cavitating in medium to heavy chop. I don't want to go through the headache of repositioning the bracket, and the motor is all the way down. So I was wondering if...
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    Prop Cavitation

    Last year I installed a bracket on the boat but I think I installed it about 1/2" or more to high.... I have a problem with slight cavitating in medium to heavy chop. I don't want to go through the headache of repositioning the bracket, and the motor is all the way down. So I was wondering if...
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    Instrument Lables

    Looking to recondition/paint my instrument panel this winter. It is currently flat black with the lables written in white above the switches. I would like to powdercoat coat the the panel and of course reapply some lables. But from I've seen at the local boat stores they are just cheap peel-off...
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    HELP!!!! I added the wrong fluid to my steering

    I accidentally added oil to my hydraulic steering. How do I flush this stuff out? I have email Seastar, but want to get this stuff out of the system ASAP. <br /><br />Thanks for any advice <br />Don
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    Autopilot

    Just got a great deal on a new Raymarine ST5000+. My question to those of you that installed your own systems. Did you order the hose/hydraulic kit or did you visit your local hydraulic shop for all the parts? With the kit priced at about $80.00, I was wondering if I might be able to save some...
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    Boat Lighting

    Currently I have two flood lights mounted on my hardtop, and I would like to replace one with a very low watt/amp light. Something to just shed a little light in the cockpit area at night while fishing. The light would allow me to have it on all the time at night and not have to worry about it...
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    Winterizing your motor

    Just bumped into a mechanic at my local marine dealer and he states that is needed is preserving the gas and servicing the lower unit, but there is no need to fog the motor if you are only going to be out for say 4 months. What sayth the board.<br /><br />Don
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