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    How adjust Onan 6.5 genset idle/running ?

    How adjust Onan 6.5 genset idle/running ? Genset seems to not be running at high enough RPM's. Seems to idle fast enough, but not certain. Issue is that it does not run fast enough when I turn the air conditioner on, because volt gauge on switch panel says 100 volts, and unit should get at...
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    Blow tube Communicator, like in the movies.

    Blow tube Communicator, like in the movies. You know, Captain on the bridge of a fast frigate, calling the engine room, picks up some sort of flexible tube, blows through it, then "Full speed ahead, we're going to ram that sub", etc. Except in my case, "Bring me a Guiness". Questions: What...
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    Helm pump is broken. What is it ?

    Helm pump is broken. What is it ? Helm pump is broken/cracked at shaft for steering wheel. When I press on the crack it weeps oil. I have linked photos of the steering. Hydraulic cylinder/jack at tie rod has Syllen label. Helm pump beneath steering wheel has Syten/Teleflex label. It does NOT...
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    Locking Gas Cap: Is Perko OEM on 1985 Chriscraft ?

    Locking Gas Cap: Is Perko OEM on 1985 Chriscraft ? Have been warned by friends at dock that fishermen steal gas. My slip is ripe for the plucking. would like to install locking gas cap, but don't know what brand to buy. Need to know if Perko is the OEM for this part on my boat. If not...
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    Spider Netting, insect protection

    Spider Netting, insect protection Have sprayed slip with Suspend. Spiders were hitting the boat deck like meatballs. Also, purchased some spider netting from marina. Marina was very secretive about the source, and would not reveal the maker's website. Have searched the internet and no luck...
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    Rectifier/charger and battery switches?

    Rectifier/charger and battery switches? With one battery switch switched to battery 1 and the other battery switch switched to battery 2, so that the batteries are not in parallel, I flipped on the rectifier switch/breaker, and then disconnected the cables that go from the battery switches to...
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    Battery Charger, does my boat have one?

    Battery Charger, does my boat have one? Electrical Panel has switch/breaker labeled "rectifier". Is this the charger ? I know a rectifier converts 120-AC to 12v-DC, but I have also seen battery chargers on the internet which are called "rectifier / chargers". So I want to know how to...
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    Need manuals for 337 Commander (1985).

    Need manuals for 337 Commander (1985). Bought boat recently. Did not get manuals for electical panels, hull, etc. Need Manuals. How / where can I get these ? If anyone out there has one of these, then will pay you for copies of manuals. Thanks 1985 Chriscraft 337 Commander, aft berth, twin...
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