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    loran antenna

    my loran antenna broke so i got a new shakespeare 8' one.It has a 3/8 - 24 thread.Trouble is how do i connect it to my boat.Every holder seems to have 1 in threads.The guy in the shop told me to call Shakespeare !does anyone know where i can get a fitting
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    trim tabs-- to paint or not

    i bought a boat with trim tabs.It had been painted over with bottom paint many times.i have scraped off the paint to reveal the stainless underneath.Should i leave it alone or repaint over?
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    sea ray 265

    anyone know anything about this boat?does it ride good?I'm thinking of getting one.
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    mercruiser 470 problem

    when at slow speed ( no wake ) everything is ok but when i try to go faster the engine splutters & seems like it may die.At neutral the engine seems to go at faster rpms ok.<br />I replaced fuel filter & carb filter .<br />Any suggestions?
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    merc 470 starting problems

    i have found out i have no power going to the distributor.the engine cranks ok but no spark.changed plugs,points,leads,condenser.<br />could it be the shift cutout switch? if so how can i fix it or do i need a new one? Could it be something else? Thanks
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    Battery

    Is a 650 cold crank amps big enough to start a 470 merc? I am having trouble starting.
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