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    Engine alarm

    This was my first cruise with my new boat. Ran for about 45 minutes then the engine alarm went off. We're talking about a 1995 SeaRay Sundancer, 5.7 Mercruiser EFI. I checked the oil levels as per the manual and they are o.k.. The temp at the time (and for most of the run) was around 170. I...
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    Newbie learns- Dead battery

    Well, this newbie learned a lesson today. I had my boat delivered Thursday. The dealer took me out and showed me the ropes. We covered her up and left. I went there this afternoon and realized we had the left the depth finder on and had a dead battery. I switched over to the other battery and...
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    Soft scrub for oxidation

    Someone was telling to use SoftScrub to remove oxidation from a boat. Anyone ever hear of this?
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    Removing a Stain from Vinyl

    After cleaning up the upholstery it appears there is a mildew stain left on the vinyl. Can anyone tell me how to remove it? Thanks!
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    Getting a boat detailed

    As I just purchased my first boat and have no time to get it looking sharp I am thinking of hiring someone to detail it. It is pretty badly oxidized. It is a 25' SeaRay. I got a quote of $400 to buff it out, clean it inside and out and shampoo the carpets. Is this a fair price? I'm waiting for...
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    Hello Everyone

    I just purchased my first boat. It is a 1995 SeaRay Sundancer. 5.7 Mercruiser EFI with a Bravo III. I have VERY minimal boating experience. I am planning on docking the boat in Jersey City, New Jersey. I will be using it along the Jersey Coast for the most part. I already purchased Chapman's...
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