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    Spring Line with multiple loops

    Can anyone tell me the best knot to tie loops throughout a length of braided dock line? I'm trying to set up spring lines so that I can run one line that has a loop on the dock cleat, another loop to go over the midsip cleat and then another to loop over the aft dock cleat. I'd do this on both...
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    Wiper Replacement - Grady White 1992

    I know, I know ANOTHER stupid question about wipers..Here's my scenario - my wiper blade flew off,leaving me with the wiper mechanism (the wide piece that has the spring loaded onto it) and a flat metal bar that is inserted into the mechanism and held tight by a small lever. The lever tightens...
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    Wiper, Wiper Arm ? Grady White

    know I know ANOTHER stupid question about wipers..Here's my scenario - my wiper blade flew off,leaving me with the wiper mechanism (the wide piece that has the spring loaded onto it) and a flat metal bar that is inserted into the mechanism and held tight by a small lever. The lever tightens and...
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    Poppet and T-Stat DIY replace

    Can anyone point me to an on-line tutorial for changing the t-stats and poppet on my 1999 yamaha 250hp ox66 ? I always pay to have the work done, but want to tackle this job myself. Can't be hard right? Anything out there with diagrams, words of wisdom, part #s, etc?
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    water in gas

    my boat went down _SANK_ last fall. had water to the gunnels, positive floatation kept it from going all the way down. Engine was taken care of then put away for the winter. Now I'm trying to figure out how much if any water I have in the gas tank. Have called 15 different companies to pump it...
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    SteigerCraft

    Does anyone have opinions on the line of boats from SteigerCraft. They're a local outfit (LI NY) been in biz for a long time, make nice looking boats. Hoping to get opinions on the boat and maybe an estimate of what the 23 chesapeak might cost me.<br />thanks
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    Helm seat for 1976 Grady White

    The helm seat for my Grady White 1976 (Dolphin) finally gave way. Its configured opposite of new models. The seat is mounted on a molded box (factory)that used to house the oil reservoir. the female mounting is mounted upside down inside of this box, and protrudes up through the box. the seat...
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    Fish Finder Help!

    Just installed a brand new Raymarine L265 Fishfinder. Installation seemed to go okay. Boat is on trailer. After set up began esting the unit and all seems well except that the depth reading just keeps flashing 0.0..I cant get it to read the depth from the transducer to the ground. Would it not...
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    Anchors

    Can someone tell me how to buy an anchor? I have a 1976 21ft Grady White with a 200hp outboard. Pretty heavy little boat. How do I know which anchore size to buy, and the amount of line needed?
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    Anchors

    Can someone tell me how to buy an anchor? I have a 1976 21ft Grady White with a 200hp outboard. Pretty heavy little boat. How do I know which anchore size to buy, and the amount of line needed?
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    water pump

    1998 Suzuki 200hp - Does the water pump really need to be changed every year? I didnt have it done last year and it worked fine. Still on land this year but thru testing the water flow is very strong. Finding a mechanic this time of year is harder than world peace. Can I do it myself? If so, any...
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    Dolefins

    I have a 1998 Suzuki 200hp 2 stroke, and have been thinking of adding dolefins. Opinions? I hate to dill into the cavitation plates, in the event that the fins don't do as advertised I have 4 holes in the motor. Anyone have an opinion? Thanks
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    Steering Frozen

    My steering cable for a 1997 suzuki 200hp was professionally replaced (brand new)last year, and worked well all season long. Preparing boat for first of season launch yesterday I now have frozen steering. Steering Wheel frozen. Motor frozen - can't move it by hand either. First I released cable...
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    Steering Cable

    My steering cable for a 1997 suzuki 200h was professionally replaced (brand new)last year, and worked well all season long. Preparing boat for first of season launch yesterday I now have frozen steering. First I released cable at point where it enters steering wheel, the wheel loosened up and...
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