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    Boat cushion dimples

    Re: Boat cushion dimples The reason it dimpled is because of the french seam (not the green welted area). The material doesn't have any room to compress and make the curve. The best seam there would have been a true single top stitch, not a double top stitch (french seam). See below: As far...
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    Dual batteries with switch for switch panel and accessories

    Re: Dual batteries with switch for switch panel and accessories And wire the switch like this:
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    Furniture Upholstery

    For anyone who has asked, I have tried to give my assistance on upholstery items. But as the cobbler's son never had any shoes, I was always too busy to do anything on my own furniture. This changed a few weeks ago when I got tired of looking at the floral (:eek:) chairs that had been sitting in...
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    Wiring Diagram for livewell pumps and bilge pump

    Re: Wiring Diagram for livewell pumps and bilge pump Here is your bilge pump wiring. You'll notice two brown wires. The hot wire goes directly from the battery to the switch and then pigtails into the pump. The other brown wire goes to the float switch. This allows the bilge pump to run when...
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    Marine Ignition Switch

    Re: Marine Ignition Switch A standard marine 'Push-To-Choke" switch will do the job.
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    Whats On Your "Bucket List"?

    For the people that have never seen the movie, a "Bucket List" is a list of things that you have always wanted to do before you kick the bucket. I thought the premis was interesting and there are a few things that I have never gotten around to doing and I was wondering what the top 3-5 things...
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    Wiring in a second accessory battery

    Re: Wiring in a second accessory battery +1 for what Bubba said. Wire it like this:
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    What Did/Do You Do?

    There are a lot of the same familiar names on the site and a lot of us have gotten together in person and made some good friends. My question is: What do you do for a living or what did you do prior to retirement? I was a Fireman/Paramedic for almost 25 years, working my way up from...
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    New iBoats Webpage Look

    Love It! Blogging, search features, boats for sale, SHT on the front page. Good job!
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    Jetstream LED Wake Light

    Re: Jetstream LED Wake Light True NSBCraig, but there is a caveat with that. I'm paraphrasing here... Only authorized emergency vehicles shall display a flashing colored/hued visable emergency signal and must be accompanied with an electronic audible signal as well... Basically, if you have...
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    The THIRD Central Florida Get-Together! NOW WITH DATES!!

    Saturday, June 9th! OK...let's get this thing in gear. With all of the fun we had at the last 2, it's time to set up another one. Stick and I are planning a party at our house sometime at the end of May or beginning of June (exact date to follow). We used to have annual parties at the...
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    Washdown and livewell on same pump?

    Re: Washdown and livewell on same pump? They are plumbed that way in a lot of boats. My 21' Angler had that set up. There is a water flow adjuster that screws on the output side of the livewell. This has a small handle that allows you to adjust the water flow to keep the livewell at the proper...
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    what to do with an extra 12v line ?????

    Re: what to do with an extra 12v line ????? Here is a pic of my marine antenna from Radio Shack ($95). I get 47 channels including local broadcasts--all in HD. Shakespeare makes an identical one for $119. There are also smaller and different styles with a range of prices. Satellite tv isn't...
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    Illuminated Switch troubles...

    Re: Illuminated Switch troubles... If you are looking to get the switch to light, try a positive wire to terminal C. Most lighted switches require a 12v+ lead to the switch itself. PS...it is missing a terminal in the center, on the bottom. Here is the proper way to wire a NAV lights switch:
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    Bilge pump wiring

    Re: Bilge pump wiring The only thing that should be wired to your battery (outside of the battery switch) is the bilge pump(s). Here is the wiring for the 3-way switch.
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    Black water air filter.

    Re: Black water air filter. First off, there has to be a vent on the tank or otherwise it would collapse in on itself whenever someone tried to pump it out. Look immediately around the area of the tank on the outside of the pontoon or the side of the house unit. It won't be more than a 5/8"...
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    What Are You Sick of Seeing?

    This came up on a talk radio show this morning and got me thinking... What have you absolutely had it with and are sick of seeing or hearing about? :mad: 1) Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, or any other celebrity that is simply famous for being famous...having never done a thing worthwhile. 2)...
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    Camper Enclosure

    Re: Camper Enclosure Would I lie??
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    Congratulations Fireman431!!!

    Re: Congratulations Fireman431!!! Here is a pic of Jr, jr...actually, at this point, I think he deserves a name. Airman Alan R. Ward
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    what're these and why 2 of them?

    Re: what're these and why 2 of them? They are there to hold up the clear plastic window (eisenglass) when you roll it up. Lift one side off (look for the 'dot'), and let them hang. Roll up the window. There should be two more studs on the outside of the canvas top. Use the clear plastic straps...
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