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    Kudos to forum

    I haven't posted in years, but feel the need to do so now. This is sort of engine related, but not the main thrust, so I hope I picked the right forum. I just got two of the best tips of life on this forum from researching old threads. And I want to say, you are never to old to learn new...
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    Trailer weight distribution question

    I have a 24 foot (not including pulpit or swim platform) Cuddy Cabin Cruiser with shower, commode, kitchen center and front cabin, 80 gallon fuel tank, water tank and refuse tank. Weight of the boat with 1/4 tank of gas, empty water and refuse tanks, some gear aboard is approaching 5,500 lbs...
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    Anchor winch advice

    I am mounting a Trac 35 anchor winch on a 24 foot fiberglass hull. I am using a 20lb plastic coated river anchor. The boat will only be on a freshwater lake, maximum 40 feet deep, and very mild current. I only want to use it for fishing and in the shallows. Where I want to mount it is up...
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    need drainage advice

    I have a 1989 Marathon that I have restored and really like a lot. There is, however, an issue that has been plaguing me for years that I finally want to fix. In my Pulpit there is a low spot. It has always been a trap for water and a constant source of annoyance for me. Now that I"ve...
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    yet another slippage question

    Last year, I had trouble with my prop and ended up buying a new one. Old one was 14 inch 18 pitch. I replaced it with a 14.2 in Solas Amita 3, 21 pitch. First time out this year, had all the grand kids, and we were treated to the disintegration of the engine coupler. Not fun, but another...
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    Y pipe model number.

    I'm relatively new to boating, and have a 24 foot Marathon my wife and I like very much. It has been a sort of semi restoration project. I have done a lot of work to it and it runs great and performs well on the water. I noticed that Im taking on water, however, and it is really...
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