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    Engine noise on the radio. (not sure if this was ever discussed)

    The radio in my boat was making a static clicking noise on some stations. I thought it was from my engine or bad plug wires.. I turned my engine off and still heard the clicking noise. I blamed it on the outboards in the lake near me. Yesterday I was boating and listening to the radio with the...
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    Still over heating

    92 4.3 liter Alpha 1 regular cooling system... First I replaced the thermostat. no help Impeller was replaced over winter, but I pulled the intake hose off the water pump to see if I had flow from the lower unit. I had the ear muffs with water turned to medium. There was some water flow. I...
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    Ski Rope Sinks

    I bought a new ski rope from Wal-Mart. I hooked the end to the harness on the transom and threw the handle out in the water. I jumped in the water, put on my skis and looked for the rope and handle. It was no where. I looked at the back of the boat and I could see the harness and the float. I...
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    Parting Out Problem.

    I have an 86 Citation 19 foot cuddy cabin. It's nothing but a money pit anymore. There are many new and perfect parts. If I sell all the parts off of it, What can I do with the fiberglass carcass? Will it cost as much to dispose of as I made selling the parts?
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    Humminbird Fish Finder

    I have a Matrix 12 fishing system from Humminbird. I have the base mounted on my dashboard. When I click the unit into the base, It goes in smooth and locks. When I try to remove the unit from the base,The release button is very hard to push and does not always disingage the unit from the base...
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    Quicksilver 2-4-C lubricant

    Is there anything a little cheaper, that will do the same job?
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    Haven't been in the water yet this year!

    It has rained 56 out of the last 60 days. Had boat ready to go out 6 weeks ago. Either it was raining or something always came up on the weekend. This weekend looked great! I put the earmuffs on in the driveway and started my boat. Started up and runs fine. While checking the outdrive while...
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    Wet Feet

    Do you need to step in the water when you launch your boat? I cannot unhook the winch strap form my boat without getting my feet wet. I was thinking about a three or four foot strap extension, but that would remain attached to the ring on the hull while boat is underway. Any ideas?
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    Hull cleaning with acid based solvent

    I bought a bottle of hull cleaner. It say's on the bottle contains hydrofluoric acid. It does not have any instructions on bottle excep for, Wear neoprene gloves and goggles. I am trying to figure out how to use it. Do I wipe it on? Could I use a garden sprayer. should I mix it with water? Do I...
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