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    Docking question

    In a situation like you had ,the most important thing is to control your speed to a crawl on approach waaaay before you reach your slip whatever means possible.Eisenglass removed,cabin doors closed etc.Stay as close to your slip side as possible.If you can keep it at a crawl speed with reverse...
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    water leaking under carpet

    Water does not usually come from below.It is more likely running from upwards of your floor and down..get it water vacuumed up and dried out and monitor where it gets wet first because it will spread and seem like a huge leak .Charlie
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    Looking to buy a budget saltwater boat

    Angler is overpriced.Very good boat,fair choice of motors.Proline is also overpriced but its because the newer motor which is a good choice.Good boat and very good motor.Prosports boat is priced well.Generic boat so not the best choice but they usually present well.Yamaha is a great choice of...
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    1990 5.7. 260 Overcooling at idle.

    you may be lacking a restrictor between the riser and manifold.Some gaskets allow for 2 areas of flow to the riser and some have all 4 open.I will bet you have all 4 open.Charlie
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    Alpha one not fully engaging reverse

    I would start outside the boat at the bellhousing and check things like shift shoe and the shift lever .You will need the drive off to do this.see if everything is moving freely.Charlie
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    Cracked block

    Good luck with that!! If you are drilling holes ,the reason is so the crack does not continue further.Reason for the crack is probably freezing water inside the block or severe overheating.If you dont plan on either of these happening again then I would pass on the drilling.If you choose to...
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    5200 question...

    If you really want to test for the UV ,try putting some on your nose when you go into the sun .Report back results.
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    engine stalls when shifting back on forth a lot

    You are probably shifting too slowly.This will cause a stall.Shift in a definite manner.Dont use finesse.Charlie
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    5200 question...

    5200 will last a very long time.....verrrrrry long time.Charlie
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    The right cooler

    Stick with Igloo and you will prob find the correct one.Thats what manufacturers will typically use.Charlie
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    Mercruiser 5.7 with carb and Gen 2 Alpha one overheating, smoke, taking on water

    You probably had a hose clamp fail and water from that hose filled the bilge while at the same time was not supplying water to the engine.Check every hose starting with the hose from the transom to the power steering cooler and go one by one from there.Post back results.Charlie
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    Using hose flush to cool engine.

    Water pump for sure.Not worth the risk.I once had a seller demo a Grady with 150 for me and did the same improper method with the motor.I stopped him and turned off the key immediately.Explained that it is not the correct method.Put muffs on it and ran it and it overheated on muffs.I asked him...
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    Listing to starboard

    A 13 footer does not weigh a heck of a lot.If you have a battery ,put that and the portable gas tank on the opposite side.You gotta shoot for some balance to help you cause.Charlie
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    Simplest 2 Battery Setup?

    You got a few great ideas HOWEVER you asked for the simplest approach and that would be to parallel the batteries and add quick disconnect battery terminal to one of the batteries.Simple,cheap ,safe and will only take a few minutes to do.Charlie
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    Pumping out my head issue - vent??

    Def not a 2 person job.Did you try a different pumpout station??? Perhaps a newer station with a newer pump or end nozzel.Prob not a vent but its easy to check.Charlie
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    Old resin paste and liquid hardener....still good?

    It aint curing.......
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    Trim tab feedback

    I would start at the prop.The prop you have is prob the correct prop if you didnt have all the extra weight in the stern.You need to try a larger prop to get more "dig" into the water.Also a doel fin will get the stern up as well.Personally I would try this before getting involved in trim tabs...
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    Universal cover over factory cover

    Great idea however a blue poly tarp is a better idea.thats what I do.A cover on a cover will not air out and dry properly.A tarp is easier,cheaper and will give you all the airflow needed.Also in winter ,snow will slide off of the tarp much easier than any cover especially if pitched...
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    Cover waterproofer that wont ooze oily residue

    2 things.First visit the sunbrella website and follow the instructions on cleaning fabric.I recommend a large storage bin or bathtub depending how how large the canvas is.I also recommend a hand washing gently.You may be shocked at how dirty the water becomes so you may want to wash twice and...
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    Old resin paste and liquid hardener....still good?

    I have a "no big deal" repair to make in a seat.A little fiberglassing would be perfect. I have a can of resin paste with a small tube of liquid hardener.Very old ,I used it for a small repair many years ago.Everything about it looks fine but who knows?? Anyone know about a shelf life once...
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