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    Jensen stereo.... parasitic drain?

    Just installed our new stereo - and it has a standby power button light. Wondering how much this is going to drain the battery over a week/two weeks time while we have it dry docked. I cannot get to the wire harness since this radio is mounted inside a gimbal mount box. It is temporarily...
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    Drilled a hole throught he hull... now what?

    One of us in our household -- who shall remain nameless -- has drilled a tiny hole through the hull of our aluminum hull. Above the water line and about 1/8"... ugh. Suggestions for plugging this so our boat won't sink? we cannot get to the hole from the inside - so we will need to repair from...
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    Ginnel light idea...

    I was looking at a few threads about adding the rope and LED lighting to the gunnels. I have a fishing boat and am thinking that I may be able to add the RED LEDs from a side light/trailer kit and call it a day. Run the wire to the switch/battery and then mount one on each side. Done. Good...
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    Summer-izing

    For those up in the snowbelt.... great thread from DonS. Guys up here are dunking in starting this weekend... yup, just a few weeks ago there was ice! http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=192804
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    Cover/Canvas sealing info needed

    I need some guidance with my cover... . Currently own a two piece snap-on canvas cover that came with the boat. I like it, because it is already paid for, but I am not sure if it is useful anymore. I took it to the canvas shop last winter for a patch and seal. I fear the guy remembered to...
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    It fell off and I need a new one...

    The oil light on our dash cracked and fell off. Anyone know where I can get a replacement?
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    why would someone steal my anode?

    I have been curious about anodes lately - making sure I have the right ones installed properly and maintained. Well, someone took the one off of my lower unit. and I am not happy about it. seems so stupid though - those are kind of cheap. They took the one that looks like a fin. just needed...
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    Anode questions

    How do you properly care for anodes? How many do you need? Also, I read somewhere about bottom paint and anodes. Can't find the post - are you not supposed to paint behind or near an anode? Our boat has paint up to it. we are in freshwater - aluminum boat, I/O.
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    Craigslist Deal.. or is it?

    We have a merc I/O 140 - and the prop is a 19 pitch. I am not familiar with this - and apologize for posting before researching. BUT I found a great deal ona prop for our Merc for $50. It is in perfect condition - but it is a 21 or 23. We do not have trim tabs on the transom. The guy said we...
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    Throttle linkage and box advice.... Merc vs HyLex

    I hope I explain this properly... I know I am in the right place for experience. Boat: 20' openbow Starcraft Aluminum with a Merc 140 - and a HyLex throttle [box]. Problem: We started having trouble with our idle.. we would stall at low speeds. So we had our guy take a look at our engine. The...
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    DIY bimini windows and camper top - instructions wanted

    I Know some of you have even made your own bimini - has anyone retroed their existing one? Thanks to everyone who helped me choose my bimini - I LOVE it! It looks so cool and is such a great addition to our setup - we want to expand. As a new project, I would like to try to add side and front...
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    Walk-through windshield.. extended lip?

    I am sure you guys have seen this before.... A walk-through windshield with a flat aluminum strip to extend it to the other side. Without the extension screwed into it - the windshield would not close - there would be about a 1/2 to 3/4 inch air gap. What causes this? can i make an adjustment...
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    Two wheel drive and wet pavement

    A guy and his son went out yesterday with their huge cigarette boat for some fun. We were parked at the dock when they came in from the storm. Boat goes on the trailer. Dad jumps in the water and hooks up the winch and tightens it up. Then jumps into the pickup truck and cannot get it up the...
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    we rock the boat

    we have a great fishing setup. 20' openbow aluminum, rod holders for 12 rods - downriggers and planer board tower off the bow. So there's rods/nets/equipment all around the gunwale. SO when we dive for a fish on, we rock the boat. I know it won't tip over, and we do make sure to move to...
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    Mayday, ship to shore... need to hear more.

    we have an old ship to shore radio installed on the boat... its a metal box model, digital with squelch and a 5' (or so) shakespere antennae. i know this is FIRST and foremost an essential piece of safety equipment, but we also monitor the fishing channel. my question is do they wear out? I...
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    Good eyes? Need help identifying planer mount brand...

    We have a planer mast mount on our bow - came with the boat. Would love to know what goes in it! We have ruled out Willie and Big Jon so far. It has a 1 1/8" diameter mount with a finger screw lock. Would like to avoid having to retrofit the Willie set we have and sell it and get the one that...
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    Tragedy, Larson needs a rescue!

    http://cleveland.craigslist.org/boa/717584239.html Shame that this happens to some of those great styled boats.... if it were a year from now - I may consider it and do it up like stevewolverton.... only in lime green or purple.
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    Sunbrella vs Sharkskin... how to choose

    Well, we are finally ready to get the bimini for our 20' starcraft openbow. This one is my decision. First, let me say I have no problem spending money on something that's worth the price, but I also like a bargain. This is our first boat together - not sure how long we are going to keep it...
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    Name change... good mojo or bunk?

    I have heard most seamen are supersticious. I have also heard that if you buy a boat and want to change the name of the boat that there are certain rituals or prayers you say for good luck. I'm not sure if it's luck, karma or mojo... Do you guys believe this and have you done it with your vessels?
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    On the ramp with a flat tire

    Everyone says that you see the craziest things at the ramp. Man is that true! Saturday at Edgewater ramp proved to be quite interesting. This ramp is set up with four docks - so each slip can handle two boats - one on each side of the dock. Here comes a Tundra with a 27-28' Bayliner Cuddy -...
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