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    Electric Head Issue - Please help

    Hey gang, I could use some help with an electric flush head. No markings, but it appears to be a Jabsco 37010-Series that draws water from the fresh water tank. The boat is a 1998 Cruiser Yachts Rogue 2870, fresh water boat. On another forum I found where the PO posted in 2007 that he had an...
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    Swapping out guages?

    So, I'm swapping out gauges on my cruiser. It suggests I disconnect the battery before doing this process. I have a 4 battery bank. Do I disconnect all of them? Flip the perco switch? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance! Scott
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    Good Laugh - Texas Chili

    Notes from an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast: Recently I was honoured to be selected as an outstanding famous celebrity in Texas, to be a judge at a Chili cook-off, because no one else wanted to do it. Also the original person called in sick...
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    Seat Restoration

    So, we have refurbished our seats. It?s tough to see, but the white seats originally were in bad shape. They were very dingy, more of an off white with some mildew stain highlights. The admiral really wanted the two-tone, she liked the look on some of the other boats at the marina. We...
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    Broken Drain Plug

    Hey guys, I was winterizing the smaller boat tonight and wouldn?t you know it the port side riser drain plug snapped off. Twist cap in hand all the threads still in the block. Great!:mad: Any suggestions on how to get the rest of it out? I finished the draining the engine. Hooked-up the shop...
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    Vinyl Restoration

    Has anyone had experience with Fibernew? They specialize in vinyl restoration and are apparently in almost every city. They are mobile and will come to you. The story: We have recently purchased a new to us cruiser. The boats in great shape, but the PO didn?t really do the best job of keeping...
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    Trailer Rental in the Chattanooga, TN/Atlanta, GA Area

    Does anyone recommend a place to rent a trailer in the Chattanooga, TN or Atlanta, GA area? It is for a 28' Cruiser, 8500 lbs, 10' beam. Overall heighth is under DOT regulations, I believe it sits at 11' 11". Any and all help/advise is appreciated. Thanks,
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    The Ethanol Debate

    http://www.eboat_ehttp://wwrude-parts.com/boat_ethanoution.htmlthanol_danger_precaution.html Here is a link to a very detailed website discussing marine engines and ethanol gasoline. Since this has been a very hot topic I thought I'd share with the rest of you fellas.
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    Cracked Engine Block Question?

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    Batteries and inverters

    Hey guys, I'm new to this site and boating. I'm trying to find out a little about inverters and batteries. I have SeaRay 215 EC Cuddy. I was looking at getting an additional deep cycle battery and a 1500-2000 Watt inverter. The battery would be dedicated for the inverter. We have a seperate...
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