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  1. FunInDuhSun

    Where to Find Kohler 5E Generator Motor Mount / Fuel Pump bracket

    Have a new one fabricated?
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    CLR salt removal experiment

    My boat (twin engine inboard) lived in a saltwater environment for 20 years before I bought it. She passed survey and looked great considering her age. After bringing her home (490 miles by water), I decided to pull the manifolds and risers to check for corrosion. Surprisingly, I found some but...
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    Does anyone remember when car & boat engines only had.

    When I turned 16, custom vans were popular but I couldn’t afford one, so my very first “car” was a ‘67 Chevy Carryall (Suburban) with the 283 and 2 speed powerglide. Put huge chrome rims and TigerPaw tires on it, along with astroturf in the back. The girls seemed to like it!
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    Does anyone remember when car & boat engines only had.

    My 1970 Chevy C10. Upgraded to electronic ignition, serpentine belt system, and R134. Yes, the A/C works. Single Holley 600.
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    SeaDoo Tow Tap

    Cant help with your machine, but I’ve towed my ‘97 Seadoo a bunch of times without issue. Yes I installed a valve to close the intake.
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    Steel OMC 3 gallon tank issue

    Good info, I’ll give it a try. Thanks guys!
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    Steel OMC 3 gallon tank issue

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    Renting A Boat

    I’d also suggest you both take a Safe Boater class. If you were born after 1972 I believe it’s mandatory. In it you will learn the basics- safety, navigation aids, rules of the road, etc.
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    Steel OMC 3 gallon tank issue

    I’ve used this tank for 15 years. It has always worked fine with my 25HP Evinrude. This spring it wouldn’t feed gas at all, so I removed the line from the tank. It tested just fine, pumping gas thru the squeeze bulb like it should. I don’t see a way to access the pickup inside the tank because...
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    What battery to use?

    You should get a pair of dedicated batteries for the troller and finders, and keep the starting battery just for STARTING. That’s how most bass boats are setup. Won’t hurt to keep a jump box onboard, too. JMI. Even my little Jonboat has a separate troller battery.
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    Batteries

    Ideally, you want a “starting” battery for each engine, connected thru switches capable of directing power to either (or both) engines. A third battery is typically used as a “house” battery, which would be used to run any 12V equipment when at anchor. This allows both of the starting batteries...
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    Are these gelcoat blisters? Need general advice on repair.

    I’m a fan of Pettit, used their bottom paints for decades. Remember to apply the first bottom coat within the same timeframe as the barrier re-coats. Some people (not me) like to use 2 different bottom paint colors to tell them it’s getting thin. Here‘s a paragraph concerning the Great Lakes...
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    Delta style anchor for coastal MA/RI?

    The short answer is Yes. Its a great anchor. The next question is- what size Delta will you use? FWIW, my 34 Silverton came with a 22# Delta, which was sized correctly for the boat. Worked just fine for many years, anchoring in mud, oyster shells, sand, and thru occasional grass. About 8 years...
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    gas odor only when underway

    Yup, that’s called the “Station Wagon Effect”. Some of the manufacturers tried to minimize the problem by going to side exhausts.
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    First time patching gelcoat, couple questions

    Well without mat, the resin can chip very easy. The mat gives it strength.
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    Are these gelcoat blisters? Need general advice on repair.

    Regarding question #1- when you do the barrier coat, make SURE you are able to do each re-coat within the specified timeframe. If you’re late, the previous layer must be scuffed up to allow the next coat to properly adhere. Interprotect 2000e is a good product. Will you be doing a bottom paint...
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    First time patching gelcoat, couple questions

    Looks like air bubbles inside. Did you lay on any mat, or just fill with resin?
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    Fixing up old AMF Sunfish/ Minifish boats

    Grew up in the 60’s and always had a Sunfish. Sold it in the ‘80’s because I moved to powerboats and ‘didn’t have time’ for a sailboat. Retired about 18 months ago and suddenly found myself with lots of free time. Just happened to see a Minifish for sale locally cheap so I took a look. Not bad...
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    Jimmy Buffett fans check this out!

    Going thru my pictures and found these from his (surprise) visit in October 2020 to the upper Chesapeake. This is a compilation of images circulating during that time. Wish I could have met him, that lighthouse is literally in front of my marina! I posted these in my media album...
  20. JIMMY BUFFETT Chesapeake Bay Visit 10/2020

    JIMMY BUFFETT Chesapeake Bay Visit 10/2020

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