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    weedwacker drips black gunk between uses...

    I have a two cycle weed Eater gas trimmer. It runs decent but when it sits between uses, it gets black liquidy gunk on whatever its sitting on that runs out of the motor somewhere. I have it on a bucket now but just wondering if something is wrong with it or if it's normal. I do mix the gas.
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    bimini top only folds onto front seats, not back..... why????

    So i recently purchased a 16.5ft premier pontoon boat. Decent shape, and been learning lots from this forum. The one thing that pee's me off about the boat, is that the bimini top only folds forward, down onto the front seats, not over the back of the boat like every other boat out there (it...
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    how much time for carpet and siding (pontoon)

    I've done some searches but no results too specific. I have a 16.5 pontoon and thought about re-doing the siding and carpet and wondering if i could do this in two 12 hour days (sat/sun). Of course this is assuming i will re-use the plywood floor. I've watched a video on siding replacement...
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    This worth 450?

    This is listed for 450, not sure what year it is and the pic looks like it may have the metal quick release as well. Is this worth 450 or should i try to haggle more? He laughed at 350 12 volt 55lb thrust power drive with 54" shaft. Has copilot and built in transducer with a Garmin 160 fish...
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    i turn dock lights on, radio fades?

    Did some rewiring, added dock lights, upgraded wiring. I installed led dock lights (bright as hell and cheap to boot). 17w each, two of them. If i have my am/fm radio on, and turn on the dock lights, the radio fades to almost silent, until i turn them off. They are power and grounded...
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    i need guide ons for scissor trailer

    I know this could have gone in the trailer section, but thought because it was pontoon specific I might get more help. I am a new pontoon owner (used boat), yet have ridden them for years.... lets just say my trailering skills are slowly getting better, slooooooooooooooooooowly... I have a...
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    pvc car port, what roof?

    I am thinking about building a 20 ft long carport for my pontoon using either 1.5" or 2" pvc. Just for the frame (legs/joints/etc) i'm looking at $165 for 2" pvc and $110 for 1.5" (schedule 40). 2 questions 1) Will 1.5" be good enough, or can/will it warp over time? Should i stay safe...
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    Cant figure out tilt/trim

    I didn't want to post a new question for this and take up space, but my brother and I have been scowering the internet for hours trying to figure out which tilt/trim sender I'm supposed to get. Like a dummy I thought all I had to do was order the trim guage, plug it into the motor, and voila...
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    bypass wire harness?

    I just bought a boat that has a 96 40hp merc on it. It has a wiring harness on it that goes from the motor to a connector (that would go into another connecting then to the dash). I only plan on installing a trim and a tach, so can i just splice into the connections before the plug instead of...
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    are tarps obsolete? what type cover?

    so with my last boat, i went to a big box store, and was able to pic up a very thick tarp at a decent price to cover when not using it (on trailer in driveway). At least 15mil as i feel it now. So i picked up a 17ft premiere pontoon last week and it did come with a nice thick attwood canvas...
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    what fuses for which items....

    I'm redoing a mess of an electrical system. Luckily its on a small pontoon and only has a few electrical items. Off hand I think they are: nav lights horn radio trim starter (not sure if thats separate)(40 hp merc) docking lights led courtesy lights (to be installed) lighted tach guage...
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    best cleaning concoction for seats and vinyl??

    The majority of boats are left outside all the time and the seats and consoles collect the lovely film of gray and black specs, mold, and everything else. I've used tilex w/bleach mold remover before and it works pretty good with a finger nail brush, but only if i'm replacing the carpet...
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    another towing cap question 18ft Pontoon w/6cyl Escape

    So i currently pull a 16ft fiberglass open bow speed boat w/75hp with no problem, though i've never checked or questioned the weight. We want to get an 18ft pontoon w/40hp (more room for family).... Veh: 2003 Ford Escape 4wd/Awd. I do not believe it has a tow package, but I have a class 3...
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    best epoxy for holes above and below waterline....

    If i'm drilling holes for wiring, whether above or below the waterline, whats the best epoxy (or whatever product) that is readily available (home depot, walmart, lowes, west marine) for making sure the holes are water tight and stay water tight?
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    best LED 12v spotlight for under 75?

    There are a million 12v spotlights out there and a million more LED. I have many LED flashlights and it really is a crapshoot which ones brighter, and money isn't always the answer, neither is the alleged LUMEN rating that is listed on the package. I need an LED spotlight that runs on the 12v...
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    splashwell drain too high? transom rot?

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    splashwell drain too high? transom rot?

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    anchor light bulb number?

    so I want to replace my anchor light with an LED bulb. The current bulb has 2 little bumps on the metal case (at the same level) and the two metal(solder) bumps on the bottom are positive and negative. I ordered an LED bulb on the net that looked the same, but the bumps on the side are at...
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    splashwell drain too high? transom rot?

    So i have a newly aquired 88 thundercraft and the drain on the splashwell is maybe an inch or more from the lowest point. This means everytime i get home, i have to throw old rags in the splashwell to soak up all the water so it doesn't cause more transom rot than there already is from soaking...
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    clear coat for motor cowl?

    I just re-painted the top half of my motor cowl with manufacturer brand/color spray paint but it definately needs a clear coat. What is the best spray paint clear coat (brand/type) to use? I've tried clear coats before on random projects, but none of them really ever look like there is a clear...
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