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    GPS/laptop/chartplotter

    I figure that anything that I think of was probably done years ago - maybe someone here can tell me where to find it. Is there a way that I can connect a hand-held Garmin GPS to a laptop (XP) containing NOAA charts - rather than having to buy an expensive chartplotter w/ a small screen...
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    on deck fuel tank

    I have a 35 HP Evinrude w/ a 6 gallon metal gas tank. It rusted out, and that is probably the reason I can't find metal tanks for sale. All of the reviews of the plastic tanks (that I have found) point out leaks, broken caps, poor seals, etc. I've looked at the following - anybody have any...
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    How do I clean an oily engine?

    Our sailboat?s diesel engine pretty much fills the engine compartment. The engine is oily (probably due to my overfilling the crankcase) as are the sides of the compartment. Reaching all offending surfaces to wipe down w/ rags isn?t possible. Looking at others' suggestions I find varied ideas...
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    roller furling

    We purchased a sailboat last May with a 100 jib with roller furling. We would like to increase the jib size to a 140 or 150. The previous owner told me that with the 100, because it's not so big, will hold its shape when rolled in and can be used as a storm jib. He says that with the 140 or...
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    3M Strip Caulk

    Last May I purchased a sailboat. During the final stages of this transaction the through hull fitting for the engine water intake was rebedded using 3M Strip Caulk. The previous owner told me to replace this when the boat was hauled for the winter. Today he called me and reminded me to...
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