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    let me see your boat

    Re: let me see your boat Here's both of them...The Barky (big one) and The Hui (little one). --Skagit out. :cool:
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    Apparently I'm "that idiot at the ramp". Help!

    Hi all- We got our "big" boat (Maxum 2400 SCR, 24' cruiser on an EZ Loader roller tandem) last fall and are just getting into the swing of using it. We keep having problems at the ramp, specifically with loading. We can't get it loaded straight and the pulpit keeps contacting the winch handle...
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    Fake-a-lake question.

    Hey all- I'm going to run the boat in a tub this weekend (I just can't trust muffs...I was attacked by a dog wearing muffs as a child). I have a container that should work (big rubbermaid tub) but I want to make sure it's deep enough. What part of the lower unit needs to be submerged? It's...
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    Brakes - shot wheel cylinder?

    Hello all- 1995 EZ Loader tandem w/ surge drum brakes. I have three wheels that turn easily by hand with an ever-so-slight scraping noise...research says those are properly adjusted. One wheel is difficult to turn. I can do it, but it's markedly different than the others. The adjusting...
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    Cabin Floor + Real Wood = Mistake?

    I'm a wood guy and was thinking about replacing my trashed out interior cabin carpet with solid cherry and cedar strip flooring. The total area is about 2' X 4'. I figured I'd do marine varnish on both sides before I secure it to keep water out and leave some room on the edges to allow for...
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    Oil anchor lamps??

    In light of the discussion about dead batteries due to leaving anchorage lights on... Is anyone using an old-time oil lamp/lantern for anchoring? If so, what are your experiences and where did you find it? --Skagit out.:cool:
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    Cable adj. part of drive replacement?

    Hi all- 1995 Maxum 2400 SCR/Merc 5.0/Alpha I. Picked up the new boat from the surveyor and noticed a minor grind/clunk when shifting. Is a throttle cable adjustment a required/standard part of replacing a drive after a service? They didn't mention it during the survey, and I've read that...
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    ?'s: winterization for closed cooling system

    Hey all- Winter is right around the corner here in Montana. I just got my boat (Penta AQ240A/280) and it has a closed cooling system, courtesy of San Juan Engineering. I was wondering what I need to change in the standard winterizing procedures in the FAQ's. I suppose I'll do everything...
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