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    anchor line roller

    My boat has an anchor locker on the bow. To drop the anchor I have to climb onto the bow, open the locker and manually drop the anchor overboard. Will an anchor line roller make this process easier? Do I need to get one from my boat manufacturer (SeaRay) or are the aftermarket units that will...
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    fuel filter canister

    My Mercruiser Bravo III has a fuel filter which has the words "Mercruiser Fuel Filter" written on a black canister that looks like an oil filter. Is there a filter element that goes into this housing so that the outside canister remains after it is changed? I know that when changing an oil...
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    trim settings on plane

    When a boat leans to the right while on plane what is the proper method of correcting it using the trim tabs? Press the bottom side of the right trim rocker switch (bow up)? If the trim tabs are already in the full up position, how can this help? I was told to start out each trip with trim tabs...
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    trim settings while docking

    What is the best setting for maximum control while docking? Tabs in the bow down configuration? Does it make any real difference at idle speed? I assume they have no effect in reverse.
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    weather guidelines

    What weather parameters should be used in making a decison to venture out or stay at the dock? For example, are predictions of 1-2 foot seas with winds in the 10-15kt range reasonable parameters to take out a 24 foot cruiser by a relatively inexperienced boater? I plan to go into an open bay but...
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    dockside fueling

    I just read an article about fueling procedures at the dockside. I knew about turning off all the electrical devices and closing all the hatches. This article also suggested turning off the battery switch as well. Is this the commonly accepted procedure as well? The only electrical device that...
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    fuel-water separator

    Are fuel water separators standard on Mercruiser 5.0L MPI Bravo III sterndrive engines? If so, where do I find it and how do I drain it or change the filter? Thanks
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    battery voltage

    The batteries on my boat both read 13.8 volts according my gauge. The batteries are 4 years old. My slip neighbor has a similiar boat and his guage reads 14.5 volts. How long do marine batteries usually last and at what voltage should they be changed? My boat turns over without any problem but...
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    gelcoat scratch

    I noticed a supericial 10" scratch on my hull. Can this be compounded out? If so, what product should I use? Thanks
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    SeaRay boats

    At my marina most of the other boaters have positive comments about my boat (240 Sundancer) and about SeaRay boats in general. Most of these other boat owners have Four Winns or Bayliners as these are the boats sold at my particular marina. I understand Four Winns is considered a quality boat...
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    water strainer

    I have a Mercruiser 5.0L 260 HP MPFI I/O on my boat. Is there a water strainer on this motor that I am supposed to be checking and emptying? It isn't clear from the owner's manual if these devices are present on all motors. Thanks
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    drilling into fiberglass

    I am going to put a GPS unit on my dash. Any special advice regarding drilling into fiberglass? I need to secure the gimball housing that holds the Garmin unit on the dash. Do I use need plastic anchors to hold the screws in place? Thanks
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    batery posts

    What should be put (if anything) on the battery posts to prevent corrosion? RK
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    smart tabs

    Can you use Smart Tabs on a 24 fot boat? Thanks
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    trim fault

    I have a SeaRay Sundancer with a Mercruiser Bravo III. The engine is the 5.0 liter, 260 HP, MPI. Everytime I get on plane I get an audibile alarm and message that reads "trim fault" I can't find anything in the SeaRay owner's manual that explains what this means. Does anyone know what this...
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    marine toilets

    I am thinking about upgrading my marine toilet. Is anyone familiar with the Groco model HF manual head? How about the Head Mate Head by Wilcox? I haven't heard good things about Raritan or Jabsco. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    trim fault

    I have a 240 Sundancer that gives me a message and an audible alarm every time I go on plane. The message reads "trim fault". I can't find anything about this message in my owners manual. Does anyone know what this indicates? The boat seems to perform fine. Thanks
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    Auto Trim Control-Bennet Marine

    Does anyone have Bennet Marine ATC on their boat? Can this system be used with your existing trim tabs? Do they do what they promise to do and are they worth $350? Thanks
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    trim fault

    Every time I brought my boat on plane today, I heard an audibile alarm and a message indicating "trim fault". The boat came on plane without any problem that I could tell. I could not find any information in the owners' manual regarding this message. Any idea what this might be? Should I be...
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    electrical use while at dock

    My boat has an automatic battery charging system when plugged into dockside power. If I am on the boat in the evening and plugged into dockside power, what is actually running the cabin lights and cd palyer? Do these devices still draw the boat's DC current from the battery? Does the charger...
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