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    Suggestions for Chesapeake cruise in August?

    I am new to boating and still trying to convince the Admiral how much fun it can be. I am thinking of taking her cruising up and down the Chesapeake Bay for a week in August, but she is reluctant to spend so much time bobbing up and down at sea. I checked the maps and charts for interesting...
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    wiring under dash

    Reposted from the General Boating section: I'm looking for help identifying the various wires that are connected to the bus under the dashboard of my 1990 2651 Sunbridge. I plan to hook up a GPS unit and need to know how to connect the black and red wires. I presume most boaters with GPS on the...
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    wiring under dash

    I'm looking for help identifying the various wires that are connected to the bus under the dashboard of my 1990 2651 Sunbridge. I plan to hook up a GPS unit and need to know how to connect the black and red wires. I presume most boaters with GPS on the dash have them connected to the bus...
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    Insurance -- how much is enough?

    As a new boater I have gotten some scary advice on insurance that makes me wonder why anyone would want a boat in the first place. For example, I have been told that whatever your insurance estimate is you should triple the coverages to play it safe. That is because there are so many novice...
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    Any Bayliner 2651 Sunbridge owners?

    I am the new owner of a 1990 Bayliner Ciera 2651 Sunbridge. It's apparently a limited anniversary edition and is trimmed in red, white, and blue. (photo below) Just wondering if there are any other 2651 owners out there? This is my first boat and it appears to be in good condition, but I have...
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    Where to mount GPS?

    I have a Garmin GPSMAP 492 which has a large display screen and stands about 6" tall (with internal antenna and mounting bracket). It is a fairly large unit. Unfortunately, the helm of my boat has an instrument panel with less than 4" of clearance on top because of the slope of the windshield...
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    replacement bulbs

    Anyone know where I can find replacement bulbs for the nav lights in my 2651 Sunbridge? I'd like to carry some extras but I don't even know what kind they are or how to replace them. Thanks.
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    Battery charger -- safe or sorry?

    Saw this advertised on eBay and wonder if it is safe to use and wothwhile or if it is a safety risk. It has a pair of red and black battery cables on one end connected to a 12V charging module and an AC transformer on the other end. The link is here if you want to see the picture...
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