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    Drive On Dock for large RIB ?????

    Anyone have any experience with a Drive On dock (EZ Dock, Jet Dock, etc). I have a Zodiac YL470 which is 15' long by 7' wide. I need a drive on dock, but don't want the footprint to be any larger than the boat (very limited space in slip). I've considered PWC drive ons. Any ideas?
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    Outboard up or down while in water?

    75 Evinrude E-tec outboard on my Zodiac RIB. While in the water, if I raise the outboard as far up as it will go, it is still partly in the water (Skeg and bottom half of prop/hub). Problem is, that the sacraficial anode is not submerged at this hight. The other alternative is to keep the...
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    E-tec 75...Water Separator Fuel Filter

    2007 75 E-tec. Came with a Sierra Fuel/Water separator. Cant find the replacement locally, so i'm looking for a different brand (NAPA, Quicksilver, Whatever). Any suggestions? I know that it has to be able to flow properly i.e. proper micron rating in the media. The old one is 21 microns.
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    Old steel fuel tank

    I'm restoring a 40 yr. old houseboat which has the original galvanized steel gasoline fuel tank. It's not leaking and has no external corrosion. Question is, what's the useful life of such a fuel tank? Should I replace it?
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    Drain Plug for Aluminum Houseboat?

    There is simply a 1/2" hole, not threaded, as the drain for my aluminum houseboat. Previously there was a 1/2"bolt which was inserted from the outside, and a nut on the inside. There were washers with silicone for isolation. The assembly was corroded so I removed it during dry layup. What...
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    Sta-bil, Star Tron, or Both?

    Each product has a couple benefits which the other doesn't, so which to use? Sta-bil Marine formula has anti-corrosive properties which Star tron doesn't. Star Tron, on the other hand, handles phase seperation directly...which Sta-bil doesn't. I'm wondering if it's acceptable to use both...
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    E-Tec 75hp rough in transition range

    My 2006 75hp E-tec has always been rough between 1200-1800 RPM's. The dealer and another technician both have told me that this is normal part of the fuel mapping program. How's this sound?
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    Paragon trannie V-drive. Water in fluid

    I have water incurring into the V-drive of my Paragon trannie. Should be a simple fix (gasket). Question is, can I disconnect the cooling water temporarily? Also, What type fluid does the v-drive require?
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    Chrysler 318 timing index missing

    My 1970 Chrysler 318 is missing the timing index. it does however have a mark on the flywheel which is visible through a hole in the bell housing. there is also some kind of pointer in the bell housing hole. Can I use this mark?
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    How large an outboard for emergency tow

    I have a small (34 foot / 8000lb) single engine houseboat on inland waterways. I would like to outfit her with an inflatable to use in the event the single engine fails. The inflatable would be in the 10' range. What is the horsepower needed to tow this houseboat at least out of the way of...
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