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    Windlass HRC-8 (Horizontal Rope and Chain), Chain Only?

    Hello y'all, It's been a while... The wife is tired (and so am I) of keeping track of much smaller boats trolling around our rode during festive events; we cannot relax and enjoy the time during these events while guarding our rope/rode. We have a Maxwell Windlass, HRC 8, and I want to get...
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    WiFi Thermometer

    Hey, all y'alls! Been in and out of here during the off season, and had a scare a few weeks ago I thought I'd share: It's long, but you'll hear me saying it like we have a few extra minutes to share together. Before I start, I'll share the purpose of the post, then you can read what happened...
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    Shurflow Pump won't shut off

    Hi y'all, Installed a new fresh water pump this fall (SHURFLO AQUA KING AUTOMATIC 3.0 GPM FRESH WATER PUMP Part#' 3901-0216 3901-0206) and already knew I have a minor leak in the system. For the first 2 months, everything worked great; pump would run until its pressure switch tripped, then it...
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    Looking for 12 volts

    Hey y'all, Installing the 3020 HD TV antenna, and need 12 vdc for the booster. I don't see a way to wire a new run to the panel, so I'm curious what options I have. Carver Montego 3257 1990 Found the radio wiring under the passenger seat, but can't get in there. Maybe remove the seat? Can I...
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    Inboard shaft packing adjustment

    The new to us 1990 Carver Montego 32' (twin inboards) is in really great shape. A couple of moderate concerns to take care of in the first year, one of them being to tighten the port screw packing nut. My surveyor tells me there should be no drip when the shaft is not spinning, but a drop per...
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    Member Map

    Hey y'all, I'm on a car forum that just updated its site as well. One of the new things they included was a Member Map to facilitate meetings and fun trips (offroading, etc.). I'm thinking it would be nice to incorporate that here for get togethers, too. I know some want to be alone, some want...
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    Survey and water trial.... let's see.

    Our quest to resolve 2'-itis is nearly complete. This 10' longer boat (http://www.erwinmarinesales.com/Page.aspx/diid/7677188/list/InventoryList/pageId/75093/view/Details/1990-Carver-Sport-Cruiser-32-Montego.aspx) has "everything" we think we want. Survey scheduled for Wednesday, then the water...
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    Option to a Cruiser

    In seeing so many prices out of our reach for actual house boats, we may need to consider a cruiser. I'm having a hard time finding a comparable or NADA as it isn't listed in NADA this way. http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/bod/4427087949.html Again, you input on value and what to look out for...
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    35' Tracker Cabin Cruiser? Input please

    Hey y'all. You guys did so good with the first boat we considered, hoping to receive input again on http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1996-Tracker-Cabin-Cruiser-616220 boat. The link function failed.... In short, it's been redone in many areas, I can't get a real valuation off NADA. If it's a...
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    '75 Burns 34', potential buy

    Short notice, but hoping to get some input on a 34' 1975 Burns House Boat I/O with a 318. While we will be negotiating a marine survey, is there anything good, bad or what-not about these boats to look for? Been enjoying our 22' CC for a few years, but want to spend more nights on the water and...
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    Exhaust Manifold Plugs

    My question is: If I have my marina winterize and summerize our boat, should I be paying them to put a freeze plug in after we've been boating several times this season? We keep the boat in dry-dock. Last week we had our marina mechanic review why we could be taking on a lot of water (several...
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    Throttle Neutral Switch?

    Discovered a starting issue must (might) be with my Throttle Neutral Switch. Looking for confirmation since I am not experienced with boat wiring/circuits... Turn the key on, gauges spring to life but no cranking at the engine. Wiggle the throttle and finally get the engine to crank and...
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    Riverbend. Chattanooga TN

    Anhored across river from main stage. Hope to stay the night. Give a shout if any of y'all are here. Tough typing on phone :cool:
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    VP OMC Cobra Simple tune-up

    1995 VP 5.0 Fi OMC Cobra model 50FAPHUE Serial T01285465 VP SX outdrive 2868157 Posted a different question in the VP forum and realized this next one might best be asked here; since I have the '95 during the cross-over. Looking for spark plug wire set to perform a simple tune-up. iBoats web...
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    Idle Oscillates and Engine cuts out at speed

    1995 VP 5.0 Fi model 50FAPHUE Serial T01285465 VP SX outdrive 2868157 1.) Engine starts fine, idles around 600 or so, then begins to oscillate rpm up to 1500-2000 then back down. This continues until it drops too low and dies. Start it again, problem continues. Ran blower for extended...
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