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    Some electrical fuse questions.

    Re: Some electrical fuse questions. You would ve much happier,(and so would the boat) to install a proper fuse panel near the battery area. You would get the wiring off the battery,easier to maintain.
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    Welded aluminum boats

    Who was the first to build welded aluminum boats? The guys at the shop want to know.
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    How do I run out of gas before the tank is empty?

    Re: How do I run out of gas before the tank is empty? Yup go ahead and drill a hole above tge fitting,then unstall one of tgese to fill the hole.
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    Balance pole getting in boat

    Re: Balance pole getting in boat How about something like this I've installed a few for people,but much bigger boats. They fit in a rod holder. There are other types,I just googled boat boarding handles. I bet if ya look I-boats probably has them.
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    Fuel filter won't come off

    Re: Fuel filter won't come off I use this,from napa. Works every time.
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    Help Iboats Help YOU............................

    Re: Help Iboats Help YOU............................ How about a " thanks" button,here is a screenshot from an antique engine forum I go to.
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    Dogs can smell a sucker a (half) mile away

    Re: Dogs can smell a sucker a (half) mile away Dog people,well that includes me. Abby playing with chico,at the cabin.
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    Full resto underway-Just a few concerns (pics inside).

    Re: Full resto underway-Just a few concerns (pics inside). Looks like my larson project,I had some areas that did that also. I belive they sprayed chopped glass to the hull and stringers insted of laying in sheets.I ended up grinding everything out down to the skin. Then layed up sheets to...
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    No more snow... please!

    Re: No more snow... please! This is what happened to me because of the snow,stop sign was covered by the bank,he ran into me.....:mad:
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    Could be an interesting Thursday.

    Re: Could be an interesting Thursday. Nuff said.....
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    91 Celebrity Bowrider Stringers/Flooring Replacement

    Re: 91 Celebrity Bowrider Stringers/Flooring Replacement Partial repair is just what you said. Partial. Sooner than later the rest will need it too. I'm doing all of it now.when I finish the stringers and flooring,its getting the cap off to finish up the forward stringers.Then comes...
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    try this again. posting a pict of my favorite tow vehicles. Please post your coolest

    Re: try this again. posting a pict of my favorite tow vehicles. Please post your cool My tow vehicle: Also doubles as my evening sunset vantage point.
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    Can 2 onboard chargers run off one 110v plug?

    Re: Can 2 onboard chargers run off one 110v plug? Or the local hardware store has these
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    Starting my own boat repair business out of my backyard. Good or bad idea??

    Re: Starting my own boat repair business out of my backyard. Good or bad idea?? Some are a pain to work on! I'm re-wiring this one now for a customer,up to abyc standards. Already did all the 110v,and 12v systyms,they were just as bad. Certifications are a big plus when dealing with customers...
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    Can't a man have lunch in peace !

    Re: Can't a man have lunch in peace ! This isn't her I want that face,but it look's similar!
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    Mercruiser 140 turbo

    A guy called me, said he has a turbo for a mercruiser 140. Is it a bad idea to install it on my 140 ? Im leaning on not but just wanted some opinions. And how much are they worth? My engine is a 1985 vintage,great compression,uses no oil,and runs perfect. I'd hate to wreck it over adding the...
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    Can you tell me the company brand of this boat panel?

    Re: Can you tell me the company brand of this boat panel? I goigled boat electrical panels,came up with paneltronics,there are as many variations as there are systyms. No 2 look the same except the panel itself.
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    Anyone heard of these spark plugs?

    Re: Anyone heard of these spark plugs? I seem to rember the old champion spark plug comercial, the sprkplugs were a bunch of guys dancing in a mocked up engine,was not impressed. I've always preferd ac's... Grub
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    what did you get your boat for christmas?

    Re: what did you get your boat for christmas? Yup lotta work! Yet to do.... am at the assembly stage!
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    How do you remove the fuel line on a Mercruiser 4.3L

    Re: How do you remove the fuel line on a Mercruiser 4.3L You can get one of these at most any auto parts store. There are different sizes/types,just get the one that works for you.
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