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    Breaker keeps tripping

    When we moved to a new marina we kept tripping the breaker on the dock for our slip’s pedestal. I’m told the marina installed a new ELCI system. After inspecting the shore power cord and the receptacle I noticed a little melting of one slot on the cord and some discoloration on the matching...
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    Roof top A/C cover

    When we bought our boat we already had a Dometic roof top A/C unit mounted on the flybridge deck. It has a cover over it resembling a short table. I presume it serves two purposes 1.) to protect the unit and 2.) provide a level surface on which to place cans, bottles, etc. I’ve seen them in...
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    Help help help

    I found a pin hole in the bottom of the engine compartment after pumping it out. It’s very small but shoots a small stream about 4 inches into the air. How do I patch this while it’s in the water. Taking the boat out now is NOT an option. Please help!!!
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    Window gasket replacement

    Does anyone have experience in replacing worn out window gaskets? My ‘77 Harbor Master houseboat has what appears to be the original gaskets and they’re really getting worn out and brittle. I’m trying to find a manufacturer and instructions on how to replace them. Help would be MUCH appreciated.
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    Knot for pilings

    When you’re moored for a while in your slip at the marina I’ve read the knot of choice for the cleat on your boat is obviously the cleat hitch. What about the opposite end on the piling? What makes a nice secure knot for holding the boat in place and limit as much movement as possible when tying...
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    Replacing stanchion bases

    I’ve got a number of these railing bases to replace. This one is not broken but some are and some are just very loose. Once I’ve unscrewed it from the deck, and the other places they’re located, what can I do to the existing holes so that when I screw the new ones in they will be sturdy and...
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    What is this?

    Can anyone tell me what the device is on the side of my boat? It’s right below the black rub rail and forward of the fresh water deck fill cap you see at the top right of the photo. Thanks.
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    Flybridge deck refinishing

    This is the best picture I have of our flybridge deck and our report reads that it is faded and oxidized and is probably beyond just plain buffing and in need of refinishing. So, after a good cleaning what would be done to refinish the deck?
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    Installing hour meters

    Our marine survey report recommended having hour meters installed and I would agree it’s needed. Anyone ever installed them and have instructions on how it’s done? I’ve searched around for videos and can’t seem to find any. Difficult to do? Attached is a photo of our helm and I was thinking of...
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    Exterior fly bridge molding

    This is the corner of the fly bridge to the port side of the helm. Yes, I have a lot of cleaning to do. The fly bridge was pretty neglected. Size restrictions on photos prevent me from showing more of where this is exactly. I’m not current on all my boating terminology but to use an automotive...
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    Should be easy question

    I looked all over for what knot to use when tying rope on to a fender. Plenty of videos on how to tie fender to railing, life line, etc. but can’t find something on how to tie rope through the eye on the fender itself. What does everyone use?
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    Sliding glass entrance door

    We have a ‘77 Harbor Master houseboat whose entry sliding glass door’s lock/latch is rather worn. I can’t seem to find much information when searching for replacement latches, and other parts. I see latches for cabin doors but is that what the entry door is called? Is there a specific resource...
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    Installing cleats on my houseboat

    After a marine survey we found out that most of our cleats were either missing or installed in the wrong place (wooden rub rail). I need to install new ones but based on the videos I’ve watched it looks like I need a backing plate for a solid install and I can’t think of where on the inside of a...
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    CFCI outlet change out

    I need to change over the regular outlets in the head and galley to be USCG compliant has anyone ever done this? How hard is it? I have basic electrical skills. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Filling fresh water tank

    Rookie question. Need to fill up fresh water tank. Marina has a standard spigot at the slip where you connect a garden hose. Boat has a water fill cap on port side. How do you get water from the hose into the tank? Does the hose screw into the deck fitting? Is it that easy? HELP!!
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    Wall material

    Substitute for paneling Wife and I just bought a ‘77 Harbor Master houseboat. Lots to do inside and out. For those of you who may have remodeled yourself or had a houseboat remodeled by a professional what did you use in place of paneling for the walls? For now we can paint it but need ideas...
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    under deck overhaul on '76 Renken

    Okay, so this is what my boat looks like after removing most of the deck. The stringers are in remarkably good shape so I don't think I need to touch them. I am going to do some extra tabbing though to make them stronger. Here's a couple questions. If I decide to put a fuel tank under deck and...
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    running an engine outside of the boat

    Once I've got my engine rebuilt I'd like to test it and adjust it before I put it back in. I've seen lots of people on Youtube do it. They usually mount it to a pallet and then hook up a hose, a fuel line, and the battery, etc. I can't seem to find a video or step by step instructions on how to...
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    '76 Ford 302 188hp engine rebuild

    I've searched this forum first before asking the question and don't see the question so here goes. Had the block boiled out and fluxed to make sure there were no cracks. There were none, but two cylinders have rust at the top enough that they need bored out or honed. Owner of machine shop says...
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    does anyone know what these holes are for

    I can't get my photos to attach properly. Usually they are sideways when posted so when you view the attached photo take into consideration that these two holes are at the bottom of the front wall of my bilge. They are perfectly round and are not there by accident. Either the manufacturer put...
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