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    Ideas for Mounting Handheld VHF Radio?

    Yeah, I know it's "handheld", but I need a way to mount it on my console where it will be secure but close at hand and easy to grab. Since I rarely wear pants when in my boat, hooking it on my belt is not an option. I was thinking of something mounted to the console that I could hook the belt...
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    Vacuum Test vs Pressure Test for '82 Mariner Lower Unit?

    Got some water in lower unit issues w/1982 30 HP Mariner. Replaced the gaskets on the fill and vent screws and plan a run to see if there is still a problem. If there is, time for testing/remediation. A couple of questions. 1. I've read a lot of posts that advise both pressure and vacuum...
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    Looking for a Case/Container Thingey?

    Not even sure what they are called. Need to have a container to stow some stuff (small items) on my boat. Looking for something rectangular shape, mabye 6" x 10" x 3" or bigger, made of heavy duty, weather proof fabric with heavy duty rust resistant zipper or other fastener. I'd do a search...
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    Anybody Have the West Marine E-Mail Regarding May 31 Sale?

    I bought their VHF 155 VHF radio - was supposed to be $30 off (or maybe it was $20). On reconciling my receipts I discovered they charged me full price. My copy of the e-mail dropped off into cyberspace so I'm looking for a copy so I can go down and bang on the counter. Anybody that can help...
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    Anybody Continued to Operate w/Leaking Lower Unit Seals?

    .... At least for a boating season? 1982 Mariner, 30 HP. Put back in service last year after 20 years in hibernation. Gearcase oil changed at that time and no evidence of water intrusion. Drained the lower unit yesterday and about 2 tablespoons of water came out, followed by milky brown gear...
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    Lower Unit Lube for 1982 Mariner?

    I have a 1982 Mariner 30 HP. My manual says use "Quicksilver Super Duty" lube in the lower unit. No viscosity specs provided. West carries "Quicksilver High Performance" lube - the language on the container refers to I/O drive units with no mention of outboard motors (at least not that I...
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    Mariner Rectifier/Voltage Regulator - Do I Have a Problem?

    I have a 1982 30 HP Mariner, #689407533. It has a Lighting Coil and (based on the Service Manual) a Rectifier, but no Voltage Regulator (at least no mention of a Voltage Regulator). When running at about 60% of full throttle and up, the volt meter on my dash pegs at 16V. Below 60% full...
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    Do I Need a Switch for my Fuse Block?

    My accessories are currently wired as follows: Battery ground directly to fuse block. Battery positive through 30 A. in-line fuse to fuse block. Each accessory circuit wired negative from ground buss in fuse block and positive from appropriate sized fuse in fuse block. Do I need (or would it...
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    Water/Weather Proof Lables

    Looking for best way to put lables on a few things on my boat - fuse box cover (to ID circuits), accessory plugs, etc. I have one of those Dymo lable makers that has a variety of tape materials available. Anybody know the best one (if any) for exposed use? I'm trying a plastic tape now. I...
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    Fishfinder: What is DSI and Why Would I Want It?

    I'm still looking at fishfinders. The Lowrance Elite 5x and Elite 5 DSI are both in the same price ballpark (on the iboats catalog). Not clear to me exactly what DSI is and the benefits. I notice the 5x is higher power than the DSI (500 w vs. 300 w), but the DSI feature seems to bring them...
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    Need Advice on Bow Platform/Deck Design

    Next project on my aluminum Bayrunner: install a deck/platform extending from the where the existing bow seat is to the stem (see attached photo). It will have a hatch for access to storage below. Probably too tippy to be a casting platform, but will be stepped on during launching and...
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    5200 For Platform Brackets?

    Been reading the posts about problems with removing things that are attached with 3M 5200. I'm starting to think about putting a platform in the bow of my aluminum skiff. Some brackets (above waterline) will be necessary. I've been thinking pop rivets to fasten them, but, just wondering -...
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    An Annoying Feature of This Site?

    Is it just me, or do others have this problem? I log in, compose a message, attempt to submit the message, and find that I've somehow been "timed out" and have to log in again before the message will post. I do spend some time composing my messages, to make them as coherent and relevant as...
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    Any Craftsman Radial Arm Saw Owners (past or present) Out There?

    This is kind of a long shot and, yeah, I know it's a dinasour and a limb taker, but I've had it since 1972, it was my first power tool, and I'm kind of attached to it. It's a Craftsman 10-inch Accra-Arm Radial Saw, Model No. 113.29460. It's done yeoman work for me over the years, but one thing...
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    How to Hook up Safety Chains?

    Time to replace the safety chains on my trailer. The existing set-up has two chains, each about 2 1/2 feet long, each bolted through the chain to the trailer tounge on one end and each with a hook on the other end. I purchased a couple of new chains today from Harbor Freight, expecting the...
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    Another Fishfinder Question - Sonar?

    Probably a dumb question to most of you guys - but, in looking at fishfinder specs I notice that some (not all) specify "sonar" or maybe "sonar only" as one of the features. I thought a fishfinder was basically a depth sounder with added benefits. What's the difference between a fishfinder...
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    Another Aluminum Primer Question

    I'm going to paint an aluminum portion of my console. Reading other posts on this forum, It appears that a zinc chromate primer is the primer of choice. This is what I've used in the past. However, when I checked a couple of auto parts and hardware stores - no sighting of the old familiar...
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    Need Advise on Floorboard Installation

    I have a 15.5 ft. Bayrunner, welded aluminum hull. I'm going to install a platform in the bow, extending from over the bow seat to the bow. This will make climbing in when launching easier, provide covered storage and maybe a casting platform. I've looked at a number of similar boats that...
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    Use of Pop Rivits in Salt Water

    I want to install a couple of brackets on my aluminum hull. The brackets will be above the water line and be used to support a bow platform. Boat is used strictly in salt water. Will aluminum pop rivits like, those I'd get in my neighborhood hardware store, stand up in a salt water...
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    Can I Install a Sight Gauge in my Portable Fuel Tank

    I have the Walmart 6 gallon portable fuel tank that does not have a sight gauge. There is a circular indentation molded in the top of the tank about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Today, in West, I saw a very simple fuel level sight gauge (Mouller, about $12) that looks like it would be clamped...
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