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    1988 340DA windlass

    I just purchased a 1988 340 DA (our 4th boat) which doesn't have a windlass. I am looking to install a windlass and looking for advise. More particularly, what style of windlass is best suited for this boat, vertical or horizontal. Also, is running the necessary wiring from batteries to...
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    2004 160 Dauntless mooring cover

    I am looking for an after market mooring cover for a 2004 160 Dauntless that is of good quality and fit. I have looked on line and have found several manufacturers that offer "custom" fit covers specifically for this year and model. Our Dauntless has a raised bow rail. Does anyone out there...
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    Boston Whaler Portable Boarding Ladder

    Looking for a recommendation for a portable gunwale boarding ladder for a 2004 Boston Whaler 160 Dauntless. Would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
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    Great Lakes Chip for Raymarine 435 GPS

    I am looking for a chip to install in a Raymarine 435 GPS Chartplotter which will cover the US and Canadian waters of the Great Lakes. If one that comprehensive doesn't exist, then I would go for Lake Mich., and all of Lake Huron including the North Channel and Georgian Bay. Thanks for your...
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    Gasoline fume detector

    I am planning to install a fume alert in a 2006 Four Winns 288 Vista which I haven't taken delivery of yet. I plan to use an empty space in the dash and need to know if it is a 2" hole for mounting. Also, any suggestions on which brand and model to go with would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    Outdrive corrosion

    I am in the process of purchasing a used 2006 boat which has twin Volvo Penta Duo Prop outdrives which consequently are showing signs of corrosion in a few places. The surveyor recommended I add more protection, particularly to the area where the rams come out of the hydraulic cylinders which...
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    Gasoline fume alert

    I am in the process of buying a boat with twin I/O's. I have had fume alerts on my last two single engine boats and am a believer in their usefulness. In researching what is on the market, I notice that dual sending unit alerts are available. Should I install a fume alert with two sending units...
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    Lake Huron chip for Raymarine RC435 chartplotter

    Does anyone know where I can secure a Lake Huron chip for a Raymarine RC435 chartplotter. If not just Lake Huron, but could include Lake Huron and Michigan but needs to include Canada's Lake Huron, North Channel and Georgian Bay. Thanks.
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    Bottom paint removal to original gel coat finish

    I am considering the purchase of a new boat where the owner got carried away with the bottom paint and painted way above the water line, ie. above the bow eye???? Having never owned a boat with bottom paint, is it possible to remove the excess bottom paint down to the gel coat in these areas...
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    1995 7,4 King Cobra rattling noise at idle/slow speeds

    My 1995 7.4 King Cobra w/o duoprop has made a rattling noise at idle in neutral and slow speeds for the last several years. This may happen at higher speeds by due to louder engine noise at higher rpm, I cannot detect it. I had a mechanic tell me last year it was nothing to worry about as it was...
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    1984 Evinrude 15 hp shifter problem

    I recently rebuilt the gear case on a recently purchased 1984 Evinrude 15 hp which has the 20" lower unit. I have it all back together but have not reinstalled it to the powerhead as I am going to do a water pump replacement. When I manually try to engage the forward and reverse gears using the...
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