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    Hot led nav light

    Red nav light on my bow is significantly hotter than the green.Anything to look for inside the light??? Or just replace it. Led is not supposed to me hot.Anyone experience the same?? Charlie
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    Synthetic oil sheen on water?

    Anyone know if synthetic oil leaves a sheen on water surface like conventional oil does when a drop lands in water??
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    Reading Digital gage

    https://www.yamaha-motor.ca/eshop/detail.php?sectionId=AC&groupId=5&subGroupId=54&categoryId=255&itemId=2588 Having trouble figuring out how to read this "new to me" gage.Not sure if the pic of gage will show up.Along bottom is the confusing area.Charlie
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    What are you guys using for full cesspool??

    Probably gonna need a pumping.Been in our house for 30 years and it had been vacant for 2 years prior so cespool was surely empty when we started.Just 2 of us in the house so no excessive use for sure,and recently have seen water trickling from bottom of a retaining wall which is in proximity of...
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    Excellent Decal removal tool ...WOW

    Changing out the decals on my Yamaha 200hp.Found this and it kicked A** on removing the old decals.Rubber eraser wheel on drill made quick work of removing all old decals.Maybe 15-20 mins...
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    Thread pattern of alpha drive

    Prop nut annodes....... looking to put one of these on each drive while they sit for extended time in high electrolysis marina.They are 1/2 " threads.I had a lot of damage to my alum props last year when my boat was in this marina for a few months.Not looking to run the drives with these things...
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    What would you do?? Desecration of headstone ??

    Need some opinioins here.Some backround.We lost my motherinlaw 7 years ago at 73...too young.My wife still devestated.Her mom was her best bud since a child until the very end.Br in law (free loader) showed up and moved in with mom for her last 2 years because he got divorced and needed a place...
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    Primer for aluminum below waterline

    I usually use Zinc chromate or Zinc phosphate primer for outdrive and trim tabs.Ran out half way thru .Damn aerosol cans always clog up before empty!! I have a can of rustoleum self etching green aerosol primer which has aluminum listed on the can but does not say zinc content anywhere.If my...
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    Was gonna pull Quadrajet for rebuild and guess what I found??

    Couldnt keep 5.0 XL running /idling so I assumed it was time for a rebuild.1st step (after changing fuel/water sep) was to disconnect fuel line at carb filter.Filter was caked and filled with what resembled gelled chicken fat.Filled to the brim.Cleaned filter with carb cleaner and put back on...
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    Bottom painting while on a REALLY nice trailer with a zillion rollers

    Got a nice Grady Adventure last year.Previous owner went for his lungs on the trailer.Really nice trailer,really nice wheels,really nicediamond plate fenders,a zillion really nice rollers,upright side guide bars with built in led lights,custom airbrushed logo spare tire cover.Waaaay nicer and...
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    Is my 30 year old Wen polisher waving the white flag???

    Fantastic quality polisher .Has served me well over the past 30 years of spring boat polishing.Just my boats so it gets a long vacation after April and May.Smelling a slight burning smell as I used it yesterday.Gonna blow dust out of the motor and hope for the best.Can replace it for $50 so not...
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    Aerosol paint for 2000 200hp Saltwater series

    Anyone familiar with proper paint code or actual name designation? Purchased on line with all engine info including ser# .Paint states "dark blue gray" Painted the keg and it does not look to be the correct shade so its gonna be skeg painting only for now.Would like to do entire leg if I get the...
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    Anyone ever service a diaphram fresh water pump

    My Shurflow pump is prob originalWorks ok when tank is filled.Loses its prime when water tank level get low and is a pain to get reprimed.I was going to change it out and came across a service kit.Looks easier/cheaper.Anyone have experience with this?? Charlie
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    Quadrajet removal

    I have done manifolds,risers,remove and hang outdrive etc and dont consider myself too handy.i have zero experience with carbs and i think its time to get one of mine rebuilt or at least looked at.how easy/complicated is it to remove and reinstall....?? Or should i leave it to a pro?? Charlie
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    anyone familiar with older Honda motorcycles?

    Hi guys,i have a nice 1996 bmw conv for sale and someone offered me a 1996 Honda motorcycle to swap.I know nothing about these but if it gets me room in my driveway and i can get a similar value for it,may be worthwhile.1994 Cafe Honda CB360,6 speed ,anyone ??
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    Question for Sacrificial Annode Pro

    It may be just my experience however the past few years I have purchased "Zincs" online I have recieved an annode made of Aluminum.I know that the least noble metal for sacrifice is magnesium,zinc,and then aluminum in that order..All including aluminum are going to be less noble than the alum...
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    Is There a substitute for Git Rot ???

    I have a small section of vinyl covered wood that has bagan to rot and just started to crumble a bit.Anyone ever use anything other than Git Rot to solidify the rotted part??? Im not looking to spend $25 for the small amount i need and the rest will sit on my shelf till it goes bad. thanks Charlie
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    New GLM manifold concerns

    Just opened the box and didnt like what I saw.Basic Power is telling me that what I am concerned about is a casting line.Looks like a crack to me.I have used GLM manifolds before and they performed as well as any so I have confidence in the brand .Anyone thinking this os ok??
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    40 Gage Clear vinyl for side curtains-HAS ANYONE HAD THIS GAUGE??

    Anyone use 40 gauge ??? Needing to replace clear vinyl on my side curtains and I know im gonna spend $$$ to get the quality I want. I have had 30 gauge before but the 40 is only slightly more expensive .My concern is that I may not be able to roll it up at all.I already know ,the heavier the...
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    Do I take it to the curb??

    Cleaning out garage,perfectly working old style tv.Went to the garage when we got our 1st flat screen.Trash?? Donate or will they laugh at me?? Maybe to the smithsonian?? lol Charlie
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