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    Treated plywood on aluminum deck

    I understand using treated wood on aluminum is a bad idea. I have used treated plywood for my decking a while back and does not seem to have any issues. wonder if I need to swap it out, if so, with what. I also need to replace my transom now after 20 years..........again. I used non treated...
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    1996 90HP Evinrude

    I have a 1996 90hp Evinrude and for some time now it has been leaking where the lower unit connects to the mid section. When we replaced the impeller a year ago I noticed a rubber gasket a little bent out of shape. we put it back as best we could but was wondering what else could have caused it...
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    1981 310 Sundancer accessories

    Took the boat out today and all of a sudden nothing from any of the accessories. All of the 12v devices would not work except the bilge pumps which are direct wired. There is supposed to be a 50 amp circuit breaker on the starboard side engine area but we could not find one anywhere. There were...
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    Steering Wheel Removal

    I have a 69 Glasstron I am trying to get the steering wheel off. the back has some bolts I removed but has done no good. The front appears to have a bolt with a "key" nut needed to take off. Is there a special key to take this off?As you can see a small screw driver does not work. :facepalm:
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    Gas Leak in 90hp rude

    I have a 94 90 hp rude that I have not taken out in a couple of years but did have the carbs rebuilt about 4 years ago. I ran the gas out last year and fogged the engine. I started it up last night after changing the gas filter and appeard to be good, this morning we were going to take it out...
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    Drain plug for a Texas Maid

    Well it finally happened. I lost my drain plug for my 65 Texas Maid. Does anyone know the deminisions so I can get this replaced or will a regular drain plug work? I am going to the store to get a regular one to see if it will fit but would like to see if I can find a replacement somehow at a...
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    Rustoleum Primer

    I have a question for all Rustoleum users. Would you use Rustoleum Primer on an aluminum boat by rubbing vinegar to etch prior to putting the primer on?
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    Mercruiser 260 I/O battery drain

    I am having some electical problems and may be draining my batteries. I have a hunch it may be a similar problem like a car engine and could be the starter solinoid. I bought a new battery and traded in another so I will be starting off with fresh batteries. Any ideas how to ts this problem?
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    Altenator Problem?

    I tried to post on the engine area but would not let me so I will post here. Today we went out on our Sea Ray with 260 mercruiser and I noticed the amps did appear to be correct as if it were not charging the battery according to the gauge. I would shut off the engine and then start it again...
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    Trim not working

    My 80 26ft sea ray has the tilt for the motor and trim tabs. The left trim tab makes a noise when activated but does not move. When the right trim tab is activated the left trim tab makes a noise and does not move. The motor tilt does not work at all. I will start by looking at fuses but are...
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    24ft trailer for a 26ft boat

    Will a 24ft trailer work for a 26ft boat or is that pushing it?
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    Arrowhead Boat

    Has anyone ever heard of an Arrowhead boat? I came across one I got to use the windshield on my TM and was wondering about the history. I will be posting pics shortly. It has an old rude on it looks to be from the 50's. Let me know what you come up with. Thanks,
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    Gas Shut off valve

    I am trying to put a shut off valve on my gas line and was looking at them today. I observed the reduction in size at the valve itself and was wondering if this would affect the performace of fuel getting to the engine. Any ideas? FYI this would be placed after the gas filter correct?
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    Making an onboard cooler

    I am trying to make an onboard cooler and was wondering where I can get one of those plastic inserts used on boats?
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    1980 26ft Sea Ray

    ok the first go round with our "new to us" Sea Ray and there are some things that are not functional and would like to get fixed in a hurry. We began checking systems one by one to make sure they all work (we were not able to check when purchased, got a deal) and most everything worked except a...
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    Marina Scam?

    We have recently purchased a 26ft sea ray and needed to get bottom paint for it. The Marina we have decided on (only one on the lake) has a policy that any work on the boat will be performed by them. we are not allowed to do anything on the boats. Well I called them today to get an estimate on...
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    Apology Needed

    I would like to put forth a well needed apology. I posted a thread that may have been misinterpreted in regards to politics on another forum and mentioned the blue states up north. No way was I meaning to insult any of the fine members of this forum. I hope you will not hold anything against me...
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    Political Forums

    I belong to another boating forum lets just say made out of wood. This forum is based in the North East coast so you can imagine which side of the isle they sit. What is most amazing is it seems there are more political posts then boating post and boy it is apparent the left side is angry. I...
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    Winterizing and De winterizing Sea Ray

    I just bougt a 26 ft Sea Ray and it has been winterized. We are getting the bottom paint done and not sure if there is anything special we need to do with the boat to get it ready to go. In that same topic how do we winterize? I
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    Boat Hauling Service in DFW

    Does anyone know of a Boat Hauling service in the DFW area?
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