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    Need Info on a Grapnel Anchor

    I was given a 7lb. Folding Grapnel Anchor. My boat is a 21' Forester cuddy and it will be mainly used on the Ct. River, and Long Island Sound. Is this kind of anchor ok to use in these waters? How do these anchors differ (besides looks) from Fluke anchors? Can I use this anchor, or should I go...
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    pixs came through, sorry for double threads

    http://w76.photobucket.com/widgets/dynamicdhtml.php?featuretype=bucketstrip&featurename=87ForesterProject&pa=/j37/MarksJoy/
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    Project Pictures (if it works)

    click DHTML http://w76.photobucket.com/widgets/dynamicdhtml.php?featuretype=bucketstrip&featurename=87ForesterProject&pa=/j37/MarksJoy/ click on pix to enlarge (hopefully)
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    My '87 Forester

    my Forester
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    life jackets for the handicap

    I was told that there are special life jackets for handicap people, some that have an extra wide strap that attaches between the legs and prevents them from slipping out. Has anyone heard of this?
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    COMPASS NITE LITE WIRE

    Just bought a new compass with a night light. Is there a male/female plug I can buy that will allow me to disconnect the compass at the plug so I can bring it indoors in the winter time without disconnecting it from the fuse panel? Or is that the only way.
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    STERN LIGHT HIGHT

    When I got my boat, it didnt have a stern light. I am searching on line, and in catalogs, and noticed that there are different hights. My boat is a 20' deep-V cuddy How do I determine how high the stern light should be to be seen at night?
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    My 1987 Forester (lawn orniment my wife calls it)

    This is my baby I've been working on the past year. More pixs to<center><br /><a href="http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/MarksJoy/55c0d27a.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/MarksJoy/th_55c0d27a.jpg"></a> <br /></center> follow.
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    removing old lettering

    Whats the easiest way to remove old boat name lettering and glue from the transom? And once I do, should I use a compound to to match the old color to the new? I am going to rename it, and, I will be going through the boat renaming process to keep Neptune happy, and retain my good luck.
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    Posting Pixs

    Can someone please tell me how I go about posting my boat project pictures here. Thanks
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    Posting Pixs

    Can someone please tell me how I go about posting my boat project pictures here. Thanks
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    Anchor and Line Size

    My boat is a 21'fiberglass cuddy cabin. I will be boating in the Connecticut River, and in Long Island Sound. What type of anchor, and weight should I have? Also How many feet, and size of line for the anchor should I have? Thanks Mark
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    Powering my Uniden hand held radio

    I bought a Uniden marine hand held. Can I have it on while its in the charging cradle on my boat and listen for transmissions? Or will it be strictly battery operated. I have a DC adaptor for it, but I think its only for charging the batteries while the radio is in the off position. Is there an...
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    learning to troubleshoot & repair

    Does anyone know if there are online coarses in boat engine repair? I would like to be able to be alittle more confident when I take my boat out. I have a Mercruiser 5.7 Alpha1. I've never owned an I/O system, and I would like to be able to recognize abnormal sounds and malfuntions I might...
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    ADDING COWL VENTS

    I just replaced the engine in my boat with a Mercruiser 5.7 V8 Alpha1 Gen1. The original engine was a V6. I don't know the size.<br /> I am thinking now that the engine is bigger, it will be giving off more heat in the same amount if space that the V6 was in. To help remove the heat in the...
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    Resin Coverage

    In a few weeks I'll be putting in my new plywood deck. The deck is 5' wide x almost 11' long. Is 5 Gallons of resin enough to cover the plywood (all sides) with a layer or two of fiberglass cloth?
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    Battery Sizes

    I have a 21' cuddy cabin boat with a 5.7 alpha1 Gen1 engine and drive. I will be installing a 2 battery system, with a battery switch. I have about 8 different electrical accessories ( pretty standard toys) What size batteries should I look at? The one for the engine ignition, the other for the...
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    Polyester vs. Epoxy Resin

    Can eirther a polyester, or epoxy resins be used to cover a new plywood deck (just the decking, all sides). I know they say an epoxy resin is better, But what are the real differences? Do they harden the same? Obviously it won't be below the water line, how much strenth does the "actual" deck...
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    Getting At the Cleats and Wiring

    I'm looking to replace my cleats, fix a loose railing, and get at my bow light wire. Do I need to take out the upholstery in the cabin to do this, or is there an easier way. It seems I'll have to bite the bullet, and just remove the upholsery.
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    Mounting a Batt. Switch and Fuse Block

    I'm rewiring my boat I have a 21' cuddy with mercruiser i/o. I know this is a pritty general question, but where are the ideal spots to mount a battery switch and fuse block for all my accessories?
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