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    Stain removal on cushions

    Try Simple Green cleaner, stuff works great but start out by cutting with water then make it stronger as you try to get the stain out. I normally use a 50/50 mix to start but have used full strength to get reall stubborn stains out
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    Recovering Boat Seats

    Looks good, you should be proud.... always enjoy looking at the fruits of labor when somone tackles a project !!
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    Proper Castle Nut Installation

    I have saw where cotter pins have sheared off from not being deep into that castle nut....by all means add a washer or spacer to get the cotter pin into the grooves on that nut
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    boat storage

    Another reason I live out in the country....but....to each his own!!
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    boat storage

    Mice....they love to chew on wires, howevervthere are many things that can be done to keep them away. Keeping your boat out of the sun will add years onto its life!!!
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    Acceptable trailering?

    I understand your apprehension, I remember the first time I had to use a 11/4" reciever, it looked so small and weak!!! Had to convince myself it would work.....as long as your weight is within limits your good. Be sure to check capcity on the hitch part attached to your vehicle !!! They do...
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    Mercury 40hp 2-stroke starting problem

    If it flooded by pumping the bulb then look into float sticking or needle valve and seat leaking...fuel flow should stop there no matter how many times you pump the bulb
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    Spark plug wires

    I would choose premade wires over make your own anyday
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    Dead Battery

    Once a battery is killed dead they will never come back 100%. Find your drain then replace your battery, or get a good set of oars....
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    Boat ladder

    Screws will not hold long term in the fiberglass !!!
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    Help with Chaparral Warranty- Hull and Fabric Repair

    If your making payments to a finnancial institution they should have stopped when the boat was returned....at least the payments should be in escrow. If payed for then find a good attorney
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    Acceptable trailering?

    If your towing weight is under the hitch rating, why would there be an issue?
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    China does not allow foreign countries to set up quality control, it must be done with their own people, that is why 3 out of 5 are junk!! Tiawan does allow there customer to set up QC within their country as well as design. Tiawan stuff has far better quality comming out of there country...
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    Bow light

    Thanks for updating, always nice to hear how a problem is solved!!
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    Prop swap lost 10 mph

    Little things like rake, cupping can make a big performance difference. I have found that going to a prop specialist store pays off in the long run as I can try various props and keep the one I like best. Sure it costs more up front but in the long run, I am nuch better off with a great...
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    1988 Mercury 2 stroke 15HP outboard fueling issue

    Not your fuel pump if squeezing the bulb didnt help, is the timing plate advancing when you throttle up? Otherwise it still sounds like a carb issue.
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    I do not use a strap if the tank is in a secure area so it cant move around, but if the tank is able to bounce or slide around then some type of tie down should be used. A 6 gallon tank could be a 50lb missle comming at some one...not a good idea
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    Replacement Fuel Sender?

    Unless you use a tank with baffles you will always get false readings. Boats tip and .ove a lot so fuel is always sloshing and moving around in the tank. I always take my fuel reading at dock when not moving, I know how much I have and how far I can go. I also allow the 1/3 rule for error...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    1975 is aboutvthevtime plastic tanks hit the market, the early ones were junk, most mfgrs had to exchange them for metal tanks. As complaints grew mfgrs were forced to redesign and the govt stepped in with safety standards. By the mid 80's plastic tanks were getting much better. The testing...
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    New boat owner!

    Each time you use your boat, go thru a complete inspection and look for any changes, such as excess water, low batteries etc...this will make you familiar with your boat and recognize anything that changes, for the better or worse. Many problems give warning signs if owners would just pay...
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