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  1. TBarCYa

    2 batteries in a milk crate... what size?

    My project boat uses 2 batteries and there's a milk crate for them to go in. I'm about to buy the batteries and need to know what size battery can I fit 2 of in a rectangular milk crate?
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    1971 Concorde 27 - rudder replacement options?

    I'm getting closer to getting my "new" boat in the water and it appears that I will need to do some work on the rudder. At the very least, the rudder is bent and I'll be replacing the stuffing so I'm looking for options for a new rudder. This is my first boat with a rudder so this may be a...
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    Is there any reason hatches should overlap?

    Currently, there are 3 hatches in my floor. The center covers the engine and there's one on each side of it over the exhaust manifolds and storage tanks, etc. In order to get the outer hatches up (they lift out, no hinges) I have to remove the center hatch first. I'm wondering if there's a...
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    Chrysler 318 water pump

    On a Chrysler 318 inboard, is there a way i can run it on land? I'm hoping to need to test the engine soon and don't want to damage it trying to start it.
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    7000lb boat with no bow eye - Need to trailer

    I'm buying a 27' boat that weighs about 7000lbs. It's currently on a bunk trailer that is not properly setup and I need to move her about 45 miles. The boat sits about 2-3' past the end of the bunks and while I can move the bow stop to allow the boat to move forward, there's no winch and no...
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    1971 Concorde 27 - transom wood?

    I'm thinking about buying my second restoration project, a 1971 Concorde 27, and when looking at it yesterday found that there are two oval holes in the outside of the transom. One of these holes has, what looks like, a transducer wire coming out and the other does not. These holes reveal that...
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    Vhf issues... Is it likely the antenna?

    I found out last weekend that my Vhf transmits but doesn't receive unless the squelch is so low that I have static when nobody is keyed. This is even when the boat transmitting is tied to me. Today, I tested and I don't receive the weather channels either. My question, before I go tomorrow to...
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    From Google Earth...

    I wonder what this guy was doing...
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    Need help finding a concrete statue

    All, I am trying to find a concrete status like one we used to have at our beach house but haven't been able to find anything similar. The unique thing about it is that it's one-sided and the back is flat but everything I'm finding is 3d. I'll try to find a pic to post, but if anybody has any...
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    transom lighting

    I'm thinking of adding lights to the transom of my Maxum 1800MX so that we have some light if/when swimming from the stern at night. I've seen underwater lights for hundreds to thousands of dollars and it's not really worth that much especially considering that I'm not planning for them to be...
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    Home central A/C evaporator frozen?

    Yesterday, the breaker tripped on my blower motor at home and my housesitter reset the breaker and left the unit running. Today, there's very little air coming out of the vents which leads me to believe that the evaporator coils are frozen and restricting airflow. The plan so far is to run the...
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    The best thing I've seen in a loooooong time at the ramp!

    Every ramp should have one of these... Mine has 2!
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    Cove next to River Winds, Delaware River, NJ

    This past weekend I took a short trip down to the cove next to the River Winds on the Delaware River on the Jersey side and found a TON of boats rafted and grills going... The whole 9 yards. We just cruised in to check it out and left because I didn't see anyone there that I know so my...
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    Bilge plug warning light...

    I was looking at another thread that I thought was about this topic and it gave me an idea. What if someone were to design a bilge plug (NPT threaded) with a short rod attached that protrudes into the boat and a waterproof microswitch that it contacts. You could mount a red light or strobe or...
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    Insulating the engine cover....

    My 2008 Maxume 1800mx has a fiberglass engine cover and the entire engine compartment is fiberglass. The engine noise is very loud and I noticed on the Sea Ray version of this boat, there is insulation on the inside of the engine cover to keep the noise down. What I'm looking for are...
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    Boating to avoid traffic and parking

    On Saturday, a local country music station was having a BIG concert at a venue with both seating and a general admission lawn area. I went to this same show last year and spent 2 hours sitting in traffic trying to find a place to park and then 15 minutes walking from the parking lot to the venue...
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    Sunset Lake in Wildwood, NJ

    In August I will be spending some time at a place right across the street from Sunset Lake in Wildwood. I've boated thru there several times and have stayed at this location several times but this time I want to bring the boat and possibly anchor in Sunset Lake for the day even when I'm not...
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    Alpha1 speedo tube... How far should I drill to clear it?

    I managed to get some wood stuck in the speedo tube on my 2008 Alpha1 drive and I picked as much out as I can but there's still more. If I use a drill and move slowly, how far can I go before damaging the drive? I know that once I see metal shavings I should stop but I'm already 1/2" in so by...
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    Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend

    For a number of reasons, this weekend will be the first time this year I'm getting my boat in the water. I normally wouldn't go out this weekend let alone for the first trip of the year due to all of the shenanigans that typically happen on a holiday weekend but I've been missing my girl for 8...
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    Need help buying a used sailboat in south Jersey

    All, I'm looking at buying a used sailboat for my first wind-powered vessel and I'm looking for anyone in the south New Jersey area to give some advice or even help when I take a look at my potential new vessel. I have never sailed and plan to put her in a slip and continue powerboating until...
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