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    Advice on Process for Selling My Boat. . .

    I am considering selling my boat at some point and have been weighing various options and approaches in my mind over the past few weeks. I noted that there are not too may threads on selling advice, mostly buying advice, on this forum. So, I thought that I would seek some advice as my...
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    Anybody Got the Garmin GPSMAP 76 Cx ???

    I just got this unit to replace my Garmin 76, which STB on me last weekend. The regular 76 was butt simple to use . . . this new one looks like you have to be a rocket scientist to set things up and use it. The biggest thing so far is that it looks like it comes with no marine navigational...
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    Looking for a 'new' boat . . .

    Re: Looking for a 'new' boat . . . Went to look at a Formula 311 SR-1 today. Basically a bigger version of my current boat . . . The boat was in very good shape. It looked as though it would definitely carve its way through the ocean. The cockpit area was a bit cramped, actually less space...
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    Stupid Dead Batteries . . . No, Stupid Dead Starter

    We went out in the boat today and anchored for while. Played the stereo for a while when anchored . . . I go to start the engine after a couple of hours anchored and the engine won't turn over. Batteries were run down. . . still enough power to run the electrical stuff . . . just not enough to...
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    How to pack a 30 minute fireworks display into 10 seconds . . .

    San Diego Fireworks . . . Looks like somebody goofed on the sequencing . . .
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    Anchoring follies

    It seemed as though it was a 'special' day for anchoring at our favorite boating spot today. We got there fairly early and anchored close to shore and then brought all the stuff onto the beach. There was only about 6-8 boats there at the time, but the area filled up fairly quickly from then...
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    Looking for a 'new' boat . . .

    Since I have my current boat (Formula 242) back in operation, I have started to look for a new (to me) boat . . . I have been thinking about getting something with a bit more space and over-nighting capabilities. So, I went to look at this yesterday . . . I took the Admiral along to get her...
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    Strange Knocking Sound Mercruiser 454 (7.4L)

    Re: Strange Knocking Sound Mercruiser 454 (7.4L) A quick update: I replaced the exhaust tubes and the low-level noise seems to have gone. The old tubes were in rough shape, so I think the 'exhaust reverberation' theory was correct . . . probably the exhaust sound was bouncing around the torn...
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    1991 Formula 242 Stringer & Bulkhead Repairs w/ Many Pics

    Re: 1991 Formula 242 Stringer & Bulkhead Repairs w/ Many Pics Quick Update . . . Replaced Exhaust Tubes I replaced the exhaust tubes yesterday and took the boat out a couple of times. It seems to like the new tubes better. I did not get a chance to do a good WOT test as the bay was not very...
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    Went to the In-laws this weekend . . . Came home with a 58" HDTV !!!

    Re: Went to the In-laws this weekend . . . Came home with a 58" HDTV !!! Here is a picture of it . . . kind of dominates the room . . .
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    Went to the In-laws this weekend . . . Came home with a 58" HDTV !!!

    We went up to the Admiral's hometown this weekend for a little bit of cookout activity etc. Her Dad offered us his 'old' flat screen TV . . . we take a look at it . . . it is a 58" Samsung HDTV Plasma :D . . . only about 3 years old !!! He said, it may not fit in your car ??? "We'll make it...
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    Darn you Auto-Correct !!!

    It happens on text messages and I also notice it happens when I use my iPad to post on this forum. . . That auto-correct 'feature' that all these newer high tech devices have. So, I continually find my self typing messages and thinking that I have done a decent job grammatically, and...
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    Learning about Fuel Gauge Senders . . .

    As I mentioned in my stringer repair thread, my original sender did not fit in the opening in the tank. So, I went with the sender that came with the tank. The fuel gauge that came with the new tank seems to be mis-matched with the fuel gauge. The gauge goes up to 'empty' when the ignition is...
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    1991 Formula 242 Stringer & Bulkhead Repairs w/ Many Pics

    Re: 1991 Formula 242 Stringer & Bulkhead Repairs w/ Many Pics Father's Day Update: It Works !!! We took the boat out for a short cruise and anchored for a bit today. Things seemed to work OK . . . I think the exhaust tubes need to be replaced, because they are not in very good shape...
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    First Day Out After Rebuild . . .

    Well since my Formula 242 has been in various stages of dis-assembly and repair since last October with engine and structural work, today was the first day out on the water. Overall a great day, the boat performed OK, but I think there are still few tweaks needed for the engine and fuel system...
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    Strange Knocking Sound Mercruiser 454 (7.4L)

    As you may know from my 'Stringer & Bulkhead' thread, I launched my boat today. As I was prepping the boat, I ran the engine on the muffs for a while. I noticed a strange 'low level' knocking sounds that I have not heard previously. I was not the 'ticking' noise that you generally get with...
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    1991 Formula 242 Stringer & Bulkhead Repairs w/ Many Pics

    Re: 1991 Formula 242 Stringer & Bulkhead Repairs w/ Many Pics Splash !!! I launched the boat today . . . a couple of hours ago. I had to wait for the correct tide, so it was around dinner time. I spent the day doing some final preparations and testing of things. Here are a few pictures of the...
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    1991 Formula 242 Stringer & Bulkhead Repairs w/ Many Pics

    Re: 1991 Formula 242 Stringer & Bulkhead Repairs w/ Many Pics A quick update: Bilge Pump Wiring - I re-wired the secondary bilge pump so now it works only when that batteries are turned on. Much better. Rear Seat Assembly- I installed the rear storage partitions and the rear seat assembly...
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    Trim Pump Guru's . . .

    Yea, so I installed the outdrive last night and connected the trim rams. Of course, the rams were all the way extended, so I had to lift the outdrive all the way up to connect them. I went to lower the outdrive and the trim pump ran, but it would not retract the rams. It seems like it wants to...
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    1991 Formula 242 Stringer & Bulkhead Repairs w/ Many Pics

    Re: 1991 Formula 242 Stringer & Bulkhead Repairs w/ Many Pics I installed the engine today with the help of my brother-in-law. Connecting everything back up was a bit tedious and there are still a few things left to go. Here are a couple of pictures from the day . . . and I also took a time...
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