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    Grub54891 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread Vinyl seat repair with Like Like.
    I do boat upholstery when I'm not working on other stuff. The best way (pretty much the only way) is to have it re-upholstered. For...
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    Grub54891 replied to the thread Vinyl seat repair.
    Yes. I have a parts boat that sits uncovered all year round. The seats still look ok at least the Vinal does, the wood is shot. On my...
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    Grub54891 replied to the thread Installing Bravo3 Sterndrive.
    Yo much grease on the o-rings can do that. It basically causes a hydro lock situation.all you need is a light coating just enough to...
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    Grub54891 reacted to ESGWheel's post in the thread Won’t Start in the Water with Like Like.
    Bill, This new info changes everything. Let me explain. A fully charged and properly sized starting battery should last more than 3 or 4...
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    Grub54891 replied to the thread Won’t Start in the Water.
    How long are you charging the battery? Usually it takes a deep charge after being low. As a side not my friend always put new batteries...
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    Grub54891 reacted to ESGWheel's post in the thread Won’t Start in the Water with Like Like.
    As long as your start up process is the same on the trailer as it is in the water, agree with Scott that it’s a coincidence. The...
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    Grub54891 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I Got Me a Mercury !!! with Like Like.
    OK - after beach beers and some dinner, I finished off the conversion of the phase maker to magneto ignition. Here are a few photos . ...
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    Grub54891 reacted to Chris1956's post in the thread Challenging loading with Like Like.
    There are two speed winches. The "low" gear makes it easy to load heavy boats. They are a lot cheaper than an electric winch.
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    Grub54891 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I Got Me a Mercury !!! with Like Like.
    Quick Update . . . Rainy day, so I decided to do some more testing on the 1972 Mercury. I Took the spark coils off and pull-tested the...
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    Grub54891 replied to the thread Trim Continues Running After Releasing Button.
    I'd be looking at the relay also. They do get corroded over time.
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    Grub54891 reacted to svb165's post in the thread new engine overheats with Like Like.
    well I thought I'd stop in and say I found the issue. ,,,,,,,when I bought new manifolds they gave me the wrong manifold gasket set...
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    Grub54891 reacted to svb165's post in the thread new engine overheats with Like Like.
    OH and thanks for the input. it has been greatly appreciated.
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    Grub54891 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I Got Me a Mercury !!! with Like Like.
    My next step may be to check the ignition coils to see if they are shorted or something . . .
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    Grub54891 reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread Top deck teak ladder with Like Like.
    What about building an epoxy box for a pour and then milling out? Could be a fun look and would fill the voids. I like my epoxy...
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    Grub54891 replied to the thread Top deck teak ladder.
    is it totally rotted or bad cracks in it? I’ve repaired some that were in a bit of rough shape. As long as you can snug up the screws...
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