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    Cover waterproofer that wont ooze oily residue

    You most likely treated dirty canvas.Canvas should be clean before treated.Charlie
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    Starbrite waterproofing spray

    Buy it... spray your canvas and find out...We would like to hear results.Please post.
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    Shift cable bellows........zip tie ???

    gonna go with small black fuel line zip tie that i bought when replacing my Yamaha fuel pumps.Anyone know if it makes a difference if the drive is in raise position when doing this? Charlie
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    Starbrite waterproofing spray

    Been using it for years,it is so reasonably priced that I do the outside of my canvas and after it dries I do the inside and get multi-season protection.Highly recommend!! Charlie
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    Boat shopping. Found an '00 Doral

    What model? size? engines ? Drive? Have a buddy that had one and it was a very nice boat with mechanical setup similar to Searay and Regal.Charlie
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    Shift cable bellows........zip tie ???

    Thanks .So I should assume both of mine are gone?? I have twins and neither have a zip or crimper on the bellows.Very strange ....But possible.
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    Help Diagnosing carb vs ignition problem, 5.7 mercruiser

    When this is happening,pull dist cap and look inside for any condensation.Had same issue years ago same motor 5.7 and that solved it every time.Also had some green on the inside ig cap contacts from the condensation.Charlie
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    Outdrive does not want to re -install in boat

    Its a 50/50 proposition all the time.Goes right on sometimes and sometimes not.Just loosen up everything ,pull the drive back several inches until you can turn the prop ccw.Turn the prop 1/2 turn which will change the position of the shaft and then try installing again.It should go on with a...
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    Shift cable bellows........zip tie ???

    Having a brain fart...I have viewed this many many times but drawing a blank .Installing on of my alpha drives yesterday,I thought something didnt look right on the end of the shift cable bellows.I thought I remembered seeing a crimp or small zip tie on the end but didnt see any so I looked at...
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    Search for canvas

    Try this,they are an oem canvas producer for most manufacturers.i bought a full set up from them for my Grady white Great Lakes Boat Top: Boat Canvas - Original Factory ... https://greatlakesboattop.com Charlie
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    Removing old water lines

    Good luck with that....In my experience ,Thats probably the least effective approach but I wish you luck!! Charlie
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    Starbrite waterproofing spray

    I have used both with good results.The best buy dollar for dollar is from the Walmart camping dept .Aerosol can with bright orange lid.The name escapes me at the moment ,maybe Camp dry.....not sure.I have paid $4-6 per can with excellent results on all of my canvas.Using it for years and have...
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    3M 5200 and Aluminum...

    I once owned a 24 ft Chrysler lonestar aluminum, inside and outside the hull,I used 5200 in several places with no issues at all.Charlie
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    Removing old water lines

    What you show are not water lines.That is residue from removed tape vinyl stripes.Good luck because it is either gonna come right off or be a heap of work to get removed.Start with an evening coat of WD40 and check back in the am with rubbing cloth in hand and see if anything comes off.Post back...
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    Bottom Paint

    Not a chance!!! Paint it or you will be sorry in a few months.Prep paint by pressure washing or stiff brushing it wet and put another coat.Sanding not necessary.I have done this for 40 years in salt.Unless you painted it last season in a "multi season" big $$$ bottom paint .....paint it before...
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    Motor Knock

    So rather than speculate and drive yourself nuts ,do this and isolate the noise yourself .Get a wooden broom stick.Put one end of the stick on the exhaust tube directly behind the risers with engine running.Put the other end of the broom stick in your ear.YES CORRECT,in your ear.You now have a...
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    Interior stains - what are they and how to clean?

    Opinion ,not factual, from someone that has zero experience with the product on marine vinyl.Is that correct Commander? My advice is from 30+ years experience.My current cockpit vinyl is 20 years old and still looking excellent.I wipe it down with bleach once a season.Charlie
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    Installing Pedestal Seats in a Key West, Key Largo or Palm Beach CC

    I would recommend being extremely careful .All of those boats are light duty in their construction.You will surely need to reinforce beneath where you are looking to secure them.I would consult manufacturer. Charlie
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    Interior stains - what are they and how to clean?

    3-5 years?????? Cookooo....Cookooo. Where the heck did you come up with that crap?
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    Interior stains - what are they and how to clean?

    rachelcarr08 ,I have had same in the past and here is what you need to do.Take a rag or facecloth.Saturate it with some good old fashioned bleach.Not spillproof or extra strength,just regular bleach.Avoiding any stitching,put the saturated cloth on a section of the dirty area and leave it there...
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