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    Product Eval - Navman 2100 Fuel

    I recently purchased a Navman 2100 Fuel sender. This is a flow meter type of fuel guage. That is, it has a tranducer in the fuel line and measures fuel going through the fuel line and boasts 5% accuracy.<br /><br />Installation took about 30 minutes. I installed the transducer after the...
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    Fuel Tank Vent

    It appears my fuel vent or possibly the hose is plugged. While filling the tank yesterday the fuel did not go out the vent but out the filler once full. I even doubt the tank was full.<br /><br />Here's my question. How is thru hull tank vent attached to the vent hose in a typical installation...
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    Git Rot Prep

    About to use some of this Git Rot for some spots in the deck. I pulled the old console and found some serious gouges in the fiberglass exposing the wood underneath. Of course this wood is saturated. Will acetone help remove some of this water prior to using the Git Rot?
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    Deck Paint

    Did a search and didn't really find an answer.<br /><br />Now that I have to paint my fiberglass deck, is there something better than EasyPoxy that won't oxidize? Apparently EasyPoxy will oxidize in any color other than semi-gloss or gloss white. Doesn't have to be non-skid as I have mats and...
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    Island Girl Systems

    Anybody know anything about Island Girl Products?<br /><br /> http://www.islandgirlproducts.com/
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    Tips from a Novice

    If your drill bits are more than 3 years old and have never been sharpened, buy new ones.<br /><br />When drilling holes in wood, use a piece a scrap wood behind the hole to help prevent splintering.<br /><br />When drilling holes in aluminum, be sure and deburr the holes. I used a countersink...
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    GPS antenna question

    I'm about to buy a Garmin 162. My question is whether there is a performance difference between the internal and external antenna. Does the internal perform the same as the external?
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    EasyPoxy

    Looking for an epoxy paint for the new center console and I came upon EasyPoxy by Petite. Any comments on this stuff? Is there better for less money? Locally this goes for around $90/gallon.
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    CC Project begins

    Just got the Autocad drawings back from our shop. Console is about to begin. I'm excited.<br /><br />In talking to the "expert" down at the lumber yard, he convinced me to go with MDO (medium density overlay) instead of ACX. I have this in my shop and I like it. According to him, MDO is what the...
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    Project Ethel Ann

    Well due to my boat sinking while I was on vacation last week, it appears I'm going to start next year's project this year.<br /><br />The goal is to replace deck, stringers (as needed) and to build a new center console. What will prove to be the hardest part will be working conditions. I do not...
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    Aquasport sites?

    Anyone know of any Aqausport sites like the Old Mako site? In the '70s there were a million of these boats around so there should be something out there. I can't find anything however.<br /><br />I'm about to tear into a 1970's 22' Aquasport and looking for ideas, project stories, suppliers of...
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    Dinner for 8

    Caught this Bluefish after work yesterday. Outrageously low tide with schoolies pushing bait onto shore. 12lbs, 28". Guess the fish haven't left yet afterall. Might just have to put the boat back in the water for a few days.<br /><br />
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    Internal Fuel Tank Replacement

    Anyone have a source for non-metallic internal fuel tanks? <br /><br />I want to replace my single 60 gallon with 2 40 gallon tanks.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Primer bulb ??

    My primer bulb gets rock hard and once hard will not allow me to push any more gas. Is this a fuel pump issue or a primer issue?
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    End of Season - Project begins (long)

    I have a 1975 22' Aquasport that I just bought. I have 3 projects in mind. 1 - Center Console 2 - Leaning Post/box 3 - Fix deck soft spots (I should say replace floor).<br /><br />For the center console and leaning post/box, I plan on 1/2" plywood covered with glass. I have read and heard not to...
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    '88 115 power loss

    I searched all the previous msgs before posting this question.<br /><br />Running along fine for days. This morning about 20 minutes out running at 3/4 throttle I lost power. Full throttle gives me about 1/4 normal power.<br /><br />Idles fine, in neutral it has full blast.<br /><br />I think...
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    Tach & wiring harness question

    Question about wiring up my tach to the '88 115hp Mariner.<br /><br />I'm using the Mercury wiring harness 84-816626A2. The mechanic told me to cut the grey wire from the 6 pin tach connector and use it on the tach. The tach now sits at 1,000 and never moves.<br /><br />I'd appreciate some...
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    What Year is my 115 Mariner?

    I went to that Swedish site but got even more confused.<br /><br />Serial number is 08299806<br /><br />Thanks
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