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    Mounting GPS/Sounder under windshield

    Hi folks, Just received my new GPS / Sounder (Garmin GPSMap 420s) and due to limitations with the boat and mounting bracket, the only space I have where it would work is directly under the windshield to the left of the helm and next to the frame (aluminium frame). Would that intefere with the...
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    Garmin or Lowrance

    I am looking for a combination Finder / GPS unit. I am in Eastern Canada (New Brunswick) and looking to see which brand rates better for unit quality, warranty repairs and availability of charts for my area. I have locked it down to the Garmin GPSMAP 420s or Lowrance LMS-332C.
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    When charging battery, do I need to disconect from boat?

    I am running a combination deepcycle/starting battery on my boat. When I use an external charger, do I need to disconect the battery from the boat? (i.e. power to engine and accessories). Could accessories or the engine alternator be damaged if not disconected? The engine is a 2002 50hp...
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    Ice going out- Yooo! Hooo!

    The ice is finally breaking up on the Saint John River system. Should be able to launch as planned on start of fishing season on April 15th. There is hope! :cool:
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    Meridian not switching to aux power

    My unit will no longer togle to outside power when connected to an outside power source. I have tried to connect with a new cord and the problem persists. The external power source is the cars/boats 12v power hookup. The green led lights up on the cord, but the unit will not display...
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    Towing with Mazda Tribute

    Is anyone out there towing with a Mazda Tribute. (V6 - All Wheel Drive). If yes, what are your impressiong of its abilitites. I will be towing about 3000lbs with it.
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    Roll on Keel Guard

    Has anybody tried using the roll-on or paint-on or spray-on bedliner material as Keel Guard on a fiberglass boat (gelcoated).
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    I am thinking about building my own?

    Hey, I am thinking about either finding an older 25 to 30 cabin cruiser (fiberglass hull) and refurbishing it or building my own from scratch (Using wood). Am I insane or is this dooable? Anybody with some experience that would be willing to volunteer some advice. Also looking for source for...
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    Another sad story about gaz fumes

    Here is another sad example of how dangerous gaz fumes can be. This happenned after the owner spent two full years restoring his boat. This was their first time starting it after putting it back in the water. :( <br /><br />N.S. yacht explodes at boat club; spark believed to have ignited...
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    Charging a starting/Deepcycle battery

    I just switched from a pure starting battery (440ca - 300mca) to a combo unit (730mca with a reserve capacity of 160 minutes. I would usualy set my charger at 'normal' but I do have a 'deep cycle' setting on it, should I now charge at 'deep cycle'? I use the 12 volt setting. My charger is...
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    Charging a starting/Deepcycle battery

    I just switched from a pure starting battery (440ca - 300mca) to a combo unit (730mca with a reserve capacity of 160 minutes. I would usualy set my charger at 'normal' but I do have a 'deep cycle' setting on it, should I now charge at 'deep cycle'? I use the 12 volt setting. My charger is...
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    4ohms vs 8ohms

    I have just completed the instalation of a CD player in my boat and I noticed that the speakers I used (TEAC's waterproof indoor/outdoor) are rated at 8ohms while the CD Deck is rated at 4ohms. Will I damage my speakers or the CD Deck unit? The deck pushes up to 40w/chanel and the speakers can...
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    Ski locker

    I would like to install a storage compartment (ski locker) in the floor of my boat (2001 Bayliner Capri 160). I cannot locate the schematics for the stringner system on this boat. Any suggestions as to where to look for the plans would be helpful. (Tried to contact Bayliner with no success and...
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    Installing a storage compartment

    I would like to install a storage compartment in the floor of my boat (2001 Bayliner Capri 160). I cannot locate the schematics for the stringner system on this boat. Any suggestions as to where to look for the plans would be helpful. (Tried to contact Bayliner with no success and dealer is...
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    Steering wheel alignment - help please!

    I have a 2001 Bayline Capri 160. When running in a straight line, the steering wheel is off center by about 45degrees. How do I adjust to center it, it is done from the connection points on the outboard or from the steering rack itself? Thanks (Searched site for other postings related to...
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