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    Garmin G-Charts

    Does anyone know where I can get a G-Chart for a Garmin GPSMAP 210 for NY Harbor? They've been discontinued.
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    How do I clean the bilge

    I have a '93 23' GW walkaround with two bilge pumps, fore and aft. I had a strong gas smell in the bilge so I had the marina check it out. They noticed a loose vent hose so they tightened it. They suggested I clean the bilge to make sure the smell went away. How do I clean this. I've read...
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    How do I keep sandworms alive overnight

    What is the best way to store sandworms overnight. Should I keep them in the refrigerator? In water? or just the box they came in?
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    What kind of fish will I catch off of St John

    Every year for the last 12 years we've been going to Long Beach Island NJ for summer vacation. The fishing was great! Stripers, Fluke, Rays, Skate, Blues, etc. The cost of a rental on LBI went up so much that for the same money we can go to the island of St John. I'm the only one in the...
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    How much does gas weigh?

    This might be my last year with the 23' Grady 232. It cost $3200 for the slip and $1200 for winterization, wrap and storage. I could get a nice boat each year for that money! Anyway I am trying to figure out the heaviest boat I could buy that my Honda Pilot (4500# rated) would pull. I added...
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    Trim Tab Problem

    My boat came with a set of Bennett trim tabs ('93 Grady White 232G). The port side tab will go up when the rocker switch is depressed but won't go down when pressed the other way. I hear the motor when pressing Bow Up but it's silent when pressing towards Bow Down. The starboard one works...
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    Penn 114H repair question

    I was given an old Penn 114H Senator and it needed a little work. The bridge w/stem was loose. Is there a website or book that I can get with a little more info on how to assemble and disassemble these reels other than Penn's schematic?
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    Penn 114H Repair

    I was given an old Penn 114H Senator and it needed a little work. The bridge w/stem was loose. I took it apart real carefully but can't quite figure out how to put the dog and dog spring back in. Is there a website or book that I can get with a little more detail than Penn's schematic?
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    Sticky trim gauge lever

    The trim gauge on my '93 yamaha 250 sticks. I noticed the plastic lever on the engine unit does not move freely. Is there anything I can do to loosen it up? Will wd40 work or will it wash off in the saltwater?
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    How much chain between anchor and rode

    I had to cut my anchor last week because I couldn't get it to release. I really never paid much attention to it. It was a Danforth with a section of coated chain and about 150ft of line. I went to West Marine and bought one of those anchor kits that came with a 13# anchor, 200 ft of line...
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    How do I replace fuel sender

    I have a '93 Grady 232G Gulfstream with a '93 Yamaha 250 (250TXRR). Since the fuel gauge works when the switch is in the aux position, I'm assuming the main tank's fuel sender isn't working. (the gauge is always showing empty when in the main position) I have access to it but am a little...
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    Have the Blues and Stripers Shown up yet in the LI Sound

    Heading out Friday for my first two day fishing trip this year. Anybody seen any blues or stripers yet. Are they at the mouth of the CT river? Is there any bunker yet? I'm starting in Norwalk and heading east. Any help or suggestions are GREATLY appreciated!
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    How old is your engine?

    RB set me to thinkin'. Do I really need a new engine. How long do they last? Out of curiosity, how long have you had or do you keep your engines? Do you run them till they quit or do you replace 'em while they're still worth something.
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    How much can I get for a repowered '93 yam 250

    I was at the marina yesterday working out the cost of commissioning my boat in April. I was looking at the Yam catalog, the mechanic saw me. He said he knows someone who needs a used engine that would buy mine complete with controls, cables, oil tank etc., and I could buy a new one. I have a...
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    Another question re: tilt ram and locks

    Is it prudent or necessary to retract the tilt rams when the engine is not in use to protect them from the salt. Should I use the tilt locks to take the pressure off the tilt rams when the engine is up out of the water and not in use. Should I be using those tilt locks at all?
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    Bent tilt locks

    I noticed today that the tilt locks ( I think this is what they're called), the things that keep the engine up out of the water even when it's lowered by the "up down" switch on the throttle ('93 yamaha 250) were bent out as if there was a huge weight on the engine.<br /><br />I was told to...
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    Will a 30 kt wind destroy a canvas top?

    I have a canvas top on my boat. How much wind can it take before it rips or bends?
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    My first Hurricane !

    I have a 23' cuddy cabin Grady White in a slip on the Long Island Sound. They say hurricane Isabel is possibly coming close to us. This is the second year I own a boat, never gone through any major storms. Is there anything you guys can tell me to help prepare for it? I'm a little nervous...
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    Gas Stations on Long Island Sound

    Does anyone know where I can get a book, pamphlet or list of gas station ports along the long island sound?
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    Has anybody heard of a KMV 1700HT?

    A friend of mine is selling his 1988 KMV 1700HT with an '88 evinrude 60 with 65 hours on it. He's asking $3500. I've never heard of it but it looks good. It's in great condition. It hasn't been used for about 10 years. Does anybody know if its well made? Is there any info out there on...
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