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    brass fittings....SS hardware???

    I am replacing my below the waterline fittings before I apply an epoxy barrier coat. The new drain plug is brass....what is the best screw to use to mount it? I don't want to go with SS again because the old ones nearly corroded away (10 years). Boat is wet for about 3-4 months/year and...
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    Garmin Vs. Lowrance.....

    I aM looking at the Garmin GPS MAP 3205 and the Lowrance GlobalMap 7200. There are benefits to each and I was wondering if anyone had either of them and what they like and don't like about them. I love the 3D view and the aerial shots that the Garmin offers and I like that I can a little...
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    I/O VS. outboard

    I have always owned outboards but I am considering an I/O in my search for a slightly larger more famiy friendly boat. I currently own a 2000 Key West 1900 CC. It is a great boat but lacks some comforts of a walk around or a cuddy. So any input on the pros & cons of an I/O would be greatly...
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    Submerged Batteries....HELP!

    My auot bilge pump wasn't working properly and we had tremedous amounts of rain the last 2 days. I went and checked on the boat tonight and the water level had reached the self bailing cockpit. I believe that it was motly if not all freshwater in the boat but I managed to turn the pump on and...
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    2000 Suzuki DT 115

    Does anyone know how to clean the speedometer pick up hole on a 2000 Suzuki 115. I blew compressed air through the line and the speedo works so I can only assume the pick up is clogged.
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