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  1. shaw520

    Old Compressors

    Some of my favorite things in the world are very old tools, even more intriguing are the ones still in viable operating condition. Among many of my old tools are these two compressors that were left behind from my late grandfather, who bought an old gas station in Peekskill NY in the early...
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    Zinc Chromate vs Zinc Phosphate

    I already have a good oil based enamel w/hardener for top coat,.. Im looking for an aluminum compatible, durable primer/base coat. Suggestion Welcome
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    Interesting discovery

    This year, before putting the boat in the water I tried an experiment.... I coated the props (just the props) with Minwax Spray Polyurethane,.. a noticeable difference as to how much algae collected compared to the outdrives,...still some electrolysis on the edges, but the surfaces seem to...
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    Brass Drain Plugs ??

    I wanted to replace all my brass pet cocks until I saw the price, $16 ea X 8 = $128 !!!,... is there and reason why I cant just use these ?? http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sioux-Chief-1-4-in-Lead-Free-Brass-MPT-Square-Head-Plug-930-501001/300269843
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    Dock Lines

    Hudson River, SeaRay 280 Sundancer (dry weight of 8500#'s) Ive just been given 200 ft of some very high quality 3/4" dbl braided line in black ( ah yes, to match my new tops). I want to make several decent dock lines. Just curious as to what ppl find to an optimum length to cut them at, keeping...
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    Power Steering leak in odd location.

    There's a rubber boot at the point of the red arrow in the photo,.. I have power steering fluid leaking from this point,... I tightened the large bolt just a little (1/8 turn) but Im guessing theres a seal that needs to replaced here,... any one have experience with this ?? thank you in...
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    Was just given a Starcraft, help with identity.

    I dont have a pic YET,... because when I went to pulled the tarp off I was attacked by yellow jackets,.. nailed me (3) times before I could run clear. What I know so far; Its a closed bow fiberglass hull with windshield (short nose) its 21ft I/O mercruiser The donor has told me that its a 1979'...
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    New Canvas

    Moving into the 21st century with some new tops,.. new technology in materials are pretty amazing. Sunbrella side curtains SeaMark tops (a combination of Sunbrella and Haartz) Stratoglass Windows (roll ups) Heavy Vinyl Black Screens
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    Auto Pilot 101

    Been boating my entire life,.. or at least 35 yrs of it,.. have had several boats ranging from row boats up to my current SeaRay 280, and Im just now becoming interested in an auto pilot system for my current SR 280. Its a 1990 SR 280 with twin 5.0's, 10-6 beam and AOL is 32'. I boat mostly on...
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    LED's work in some outlets, but not all.

    Bought a package of (20) LED bulbs, 1156 compatible,.. and they work in some outlets but not all..??? And it's not the bulbs because I tried altering them. It's definitely certain outlets, and the old filment bulbs work fine... stumped..Is this a grounding issue
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    Water Separator.

    Wow,.. previous owner NEVER checked these water separators,.... he changed the filter/separators on the engines but thought these were unimportant. These are located on top of the fuel tank feeding (2) 5.0 Mercs.
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    Oscillation in wheel

    1990 SR 280 twin 5.0's Sometimes while maneuvering at idle, I get a left to right oscillation in my wheel,... I thought maybe a prop was out of balance, but the oscillation continues even after I slip into neutral,... hmmm ,...drive shaft ? U-joint ?
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    Lower unit oil reservoir on Alpha Gen 1

    Has anyone done this?,.. I like having a 'visual' on my oil level,... Only problem,... I have a PRISTINE SR 280 with ZERO holes in the transom,... I would hate to drill a hole,... although above the water line. Opinions Welcome...
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    4 blade over torque outdrive

    1990 280 SR w twin merc 305's alpha 1. I've had this boat 2weeks, .. 860 hrs on each motor. On Sunday I was on plane at 3200 rpm when the port side outdrive let's loose, Upon disassembly i discovered the upper pinion gear set on port side oitdrive stripped out. My local marina says it's from...
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    1990 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer / AC Converter

    This is a new to me 1990 SeaRay 280 and I want to ad a ProMariner ProSport 20 amp 3 bank charger/conditioner. My question is if I remove the stock AC converter that currently supplies 10amp charge to my batteries, will I experience any malfunctions in any other systems or equipment. Simply put...
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    Igloo 12v cooler

    My friend brought an older (2000 ish') 12v Igloo cooler along this weekend and it worked fantastic!,.... except that with in a 4-5 hr period it completely ran down my #1 battery, (24 ft weekender with dual 850 marine batteries). ...and then when I unplugged it from the cigarette style plug, the...
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    Shore water shut off.

    Did some searching and could not find an answer. When hooked up to shore/city water at the dock, when leaving, I always remember to shut off water at the pole in case of a water line break IN the boat I dont want the city water to sink my boat. (very high pressure city water) But on the rare...
  18. shaw520

    GP 1200 dropped power valve

    Greeting fellow boaters, I recently acquired a GP1200R that had no compression in #3 cyl, so I took it apart and found that the power valve got sloppy and was rubbing the # 3 piston,... the piston will need replacing but the cylinder looks fine. Im going to give the cyl a quick ball hone...
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    Building a bow pulpit

    I purchased a Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 Windlass and now I want to try and build a bow pulpit. Ive never built one before so all suggestions are welcome. Measuring and planning took some time, but I have everything on paper, templates are cut out, and lamination of the plywood has begun. Over all...
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    87' Cobolt 23

    Just bought this gem... 454 magnum w/only 129 ORIGINAL HRS... fiberglass everything!!!...(that's a Cobolt thing), stored inside a heated shop....its just amazing to see the workmanship in this boat!.....omg. Price you ask?,....well lets just say,... ridiculously cheap!!
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