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    Where and what kind of bilge pump?

    Re: Where and what kind of bilge pump? Just to help out a little, if you want to add a bilge pump (I can't think of why you wouldn't want on), a float switch and a 3-position toggle is a must. Get the toggle with the built in light in it, so if your pump comes on and the engine is running...
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    Seat Questions..

    Re: Seat Questions.. Click on the pic for dimensions
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    floating dock.......any advise???

    Re: floating dock.......any advise??? Maybe look into the pre-fab snap together floating docks? I haven't done any real research on them, but from what I've been told, they are very stable and you can actually change your configuration if the need arises. http://www.ez-dock.com/en.html
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    Cockpit side rail cushion??

    Re: Cockpit side rail cushion?? Those pads are called coaming pads. Obviously, they are there for you to lean against when fishing. They are simple to make (I am an upholsterer). Measure out the length x width that you need and scribe it out onto a 3/8" piece of laminated plywood (I recommend...
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    Livewell help anyone?

    Re: Livewell help anyone? You don't need an aerator for the livewell. Water will be aerated when being pumped into the well from the raw water source (lake). As the water gets sprayed into the well, it will pick up additional oxygen from the air (like a fish tank) which will be more than...
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    Rigging an anchor

    Re: Rigging an anchor I go old school. I run the rode through the chain and back splice it into itself. That was for my smaller boat. The big one has 280' of all chain rode. I wonder how much that weighs? :rolleyes:
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    how to run transducer wire through hull

    Re: how to run transducer wire through hull As was stated, drill the hole and cover the entry (after being sealed) with a clamshell cover. If you look at any transducer installation manual, they specifically say DO NOT cut the cable. You will ruin it. Splicing the wire will screw up the...
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    Wow! That much?

    Re: Wow! That much? REVISIT: Maybe you need to tell the upholsterer what it is exactly that you want and see if they can work in your price range. Looking at the pic that PiratePast40 included, that is not the type of camper tops that we make. That simple enclosure should run around...
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    Rear seats to rear bench conversion

    Re: Rear seats to rear bench conversion As an upholsterer, I have done this conversion many times. It's not difficult for someone with DIY skills. You should be aware that you are going to lose more walking room than you may initially think. Figure 18" - 20" in front of the doghouse as the end...
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    For the Central Florida boaters

    FYI...this thread has been started in the "Activities & Destinations" forum: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=458161&p=3098779&posted=1#post3098779
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    Boat BBQ/Grills (propane) Which one works?

    Re: Boat BBQ/Grills (propane) Which one works? I have one like this. Had it for 3 years now and works great. I absolutely love it. It has fold away legs for storage as well as a locking (latching) lid. I built a SS mount for it that goes into a rod holder and had it powdercoated for...
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    St. Augustine in May/June: UPDATED: Now With Dates!

    Every year we bring our boat around from Lake Monroe to Daytona Beach. We spend the night in Jacksonville and hit St. Augustine about noon on day 2. We normally spend 3-4 days there (until our livers give out), and then head to DB. Any other boaters want to try to set some time aside for a...
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    Lockable fuel cap

    Re: Lockable fuel cap This is an insert made by perko that goes underneath the cap. It fits into the opening itself. No need to change anything. The key is the handle. It cannot fall into the fuel tube. I used one on my boat and it works fantastic.
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    underwater led

    Re: underwater led I'll get some pics as soon as I can. I'll subscribe to the post and update it after I load pics. This is the kicker. I have had them in for around a year. Very bright. Where I boat (the St. John's River), the water is brown and tannic. The lights don't show up that well at...
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    live well over flow drain

    Re: live well over flow drain The 3/4 should be fine because the water inlet into the livewell is supposed to have a reducing valve on it so you can match the incoming water flow to that of the outgoing flow. Looks like this:
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    Docking question

    Re: Docking question A stationary boat lift is one that is secured to a dock/pier/pylons, etc. and remains where it is set. This would be the standard boat lift that you see behind someone's home or in the local canals. Aluminum I-beams, cables, bunks, etc. A floating boat lift is one that has...
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    Hour meter

    Re: Hour meter On the dash. The only other way to find out would be to plug in the ECM (if equipped). Looks like this:
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    HP to Weight Ratio

    Anyone know the correct or industry standard of HP:weight? This came to while reading another thread and I just did some simple math: Boat is 21,000 lbs. Engine(s) total HP is 620. 21,000 ? 620 = 1 HP per 33.87 lbs = 24.7mph WOT via GPS How does everyones elses vessels compare? Omit the...
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    Boating in Volusia, Florida

    Thursday is going to be 70?. I'm playing hookey from work along with 4 friends are we're going boating. Anyone in the West Volusia, Florida area is welcome to come raft up for burgers/dogs/beer if you like. We'll probable be in the Blue Springs area of the St. Johns River. Boat is "Stick's...
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    Registering an Inflatable

    I posted this in the inflatable section, but wasn't getting much action there (story of my life :rolleyes:), so I thought I would ask here, specifically to anyone in the know from Florida: I just picked up a replacement inflatable...I lost mine last year during a storm. 11.5' Boat US brand...
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