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    What is triggering the carbamoxide detector?

    I have a carbamoxide / smoke alarm in my cuddy of my Wellcraft Eclipse. The boat is sitting on a trailer, covered with a cockpit cover and hasn't run in three days. The cuddy door is open. We used the boat, put it on the trailer and towed it home. Unpacked it, and let it dry for several hours...
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    Is it possible to jump start a boat by pulling it threw the water?

    My question is? Is it possible to jump start a boat by pulling it threw the water? The thought came to me today when I was stuck with a dead battery in my car. If a car has a standard (manual) transmission, and if you can get it rolling with a little speed, you can pop the clutch with the car in...
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    Am I allowed to water ski here??

    Am I allowed to water ski under bridges? Its got a 40' clearance. How about threw channels?
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    Chart - Definition

    I'm looking at navigation charts of my area (Lake Ontario). I notices several terms on there I'm not familiar with. Please help me define them. 1. What is a Crib? Example. Water depth over crib is 1'. 2. Obstruction Rep. I know what an obstruction is, but the Rep? 3. Obstruction PA. I know what...
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    Back Flow / Check Valve on Bilge hose.

    The problem: When my boat is moving slowly threw the water (not planed off) the back of the boat is lower in the water and the nose is up. When running like this, the exit for the bilge pump is very close to the water line. If I turn right and that side of the boat goes down and water can go...
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    Trim Tabs - electric vs hydraulic and other questions.

    Ok, I need trim tabs. I need to be able to adjust them my self. I have some questions and I would like some unbiased answers. 1. electric vs hydraulic performance? I know the difference. Hydraulic tabs are a little more expensive and more durable being that most of the working parts are...
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    TV antenna ??? (Grab Rail antenna)

    I want to mount a tv into my boat. Just a quick silly question. Can I use metal the grab rail as a TV antenna? How far out do tv signals go? My goal is for the antenna to be not noticeable. Any thoughts? Thanks
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    The Great 5200

    I got some 5200 for my boat to put some stuff on that is below the water line (depth finder, drain plug). Every one raves about 5200. I have some questions. Its still cold up here. How does 5200 cure when its cold? Why 5200 vs multi-caulk? And if I'm installing something right into the...
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    Another Dual Battery Question - Do I need a fuse ???

    I have another dual battery question. Do I need a fuse on my wires? One one side is a starting battery (no fuse). The other side is two batteries wired in parallel. The parallel batteries are wired together, then they go to the switch. Should I put a fuse between them? Thanks
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    Driving Trim Up

    I have an IO now. I use to have an outboard and I could drive trimmed way up in shallow water. I'm concerned about driving with my IO at to much of an angle. Any recommendations?
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    Please clarify - penetrating epoxy

    I bought some West Marine penetrating epoxy to seal some cracks in the fiberglass and wood in the bilge. The directions say that it will set up in 24 hours but fully cured in 4-5 days. No problem. My question is, It says to wash with soap and water before applying final finish. I don't...
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    Rub Rail

    My rub rail is toast. I don't know what kind I should replace it with. I have a wellcraft eclipse 233. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    Fiberglass ??? (Use Filler or not)

    I have some screw holes in the back of my transom where the drain plug goes. I've removed the drain plug holder and its a mess behind it. I have to fill in the holes where the screws where, and reinstall the drain plug holder. 1. What do you recommend? (I waned to use epoxy to fill in the...
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    Threw hull Transducer location relative to center ???

    I have a threw hull transducer (cut a hole type). I want it close to center, but should I mount it directly on center (over the keel)? I have access the the entire bottom area left right and center of the keel. Any thoughts on the mounting location.
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    Low Profile hummingbird fishfinder mount ???

    I have a hummingbird fish-finder. The problem is that the base on the unit to to tall to fit under the windshield. I have a fairly steep slope on my windshield and don't leave much room to mount stuff. I have no room to mount stuff into the dash either. Any know of custom mounts for these units?
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    I broke it.

    I broke the door latch catch on my head. Its a plastic U shaped piece of plastic that holds the door closed. Any places I can just order the catch and not the whole door knob assembly?
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    TV in my boat for the kids

    OK, I am looking for a TV for my boat's cuddy. I have a nice flat spot to mount it and am looking for TV's with dvd player. My options are a 12V tv or a 110 tv with an inverter. Which one will draw less? Do I need a marine tv or will a regular tv work? I was thinking around 19".
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    Aluminum Metal Rub Rail Installation

    Has anyone put in new aluminum metal rub rail on their boat? I have a 23' boat that needs new rub rail. The current rail is loose and the rivets are letting water in. The current stuff on the boat is aluminum with a rubber center. I like the way it looks, but how hard is it to put on? I've seen...
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    Internal or External GPS antenna Fish finder ???

    Which is better. I'm mounting the unit to an unobstructed dash without a top (well I do have a Bimini). Pros and cons?
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    Lighting ???

    I have a 23' cuddy with an enclosed head. I already have a light in the cuddy and another one in the head. They have a standard incandescent bulb in them. I want to make sure that I have enough battery juice for an all niter. If I replace the current incandescent bulbs with led bulbs in the same...
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