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    Can I paint the deck of my boat?

    My deck is getting really dirty and has alot of scuff marks. it would be nice to make it look new with a fresh paint job. Is this possible and if so what is it called? Thanks
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    Can I hook up two fuse panel together?

    Would I be able to hook up both of these two fuse panels together or use both of them somehow? Or would I just have to buy a bigger one?
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    Can anyone help me with my Johnson sea horse

    I recently bought a boat and has a Johnson engine on it. Can someone tell me what year this engine is? And I'm not even sure if it can start up as i never tried. What can I do to it in order to start it up? I think the previous owner used a portable tank for it. Where do i hook the fuel line up...
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    Please help me with my bad gas situation

    I have a yamaha 130. I was out on the water and my engine would stall n had a hard time starting it back up. I brought it to a mechanic and he said that the fuel was dirty n water was getting thru my gas cap. He showed me the fuel filter and it had a little bit of a dark reddish brownish color...
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    I found out i have been running with bad fuel

    I got the boat a few months ago and it ran good for a few times, it stalled out on me and wouldn't start back up. I called my mechanic and he said that the gas was bad and the gas was like mud. I forgot to take all the old gas from the previous owner. He said he can look more into it next week...
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    Is anyone familiar with downriggers

    I have a older model penn 600 downrigger and I just need help with the line counter attach to the rig. How does it work. I been messing around with the line counter and can't seem to get it working? Can some one give me some pointers?
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    Fishing with a umbrella rig question

    When you guys fish with umbrella rigs do you guys put the rod in a rod holder or some other apparatus. I saw on YouTube a guy was using a holder that was on a slight angle. I would like some info on trolling like where to put your rod and how far out should your line be. Any other info would be...
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    Please help! First time poster and beginner

    My engine is a 2003 yamaha 130. I have took my boat out 3 times so far and the first two times i had no problems. Today I went out and pulled out of the dock and when I started to accelerate and go faster the boat felt like it didnt have much power and stalled out . I then went to start it back...
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    How can I charge batteries

    I have my boat at the marina and i don't have electricity at the dock. I have 2 batteries on the boat with a Yamaha 130. I would like to know if theres any way i would be able to charge batteries? And what would be the best way to test batteries to see when they need to be charged. I don't want...
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    My steering feels very tight!

    I have a 130 Yamaha and the steering feels very tight. The boat hasn't been used in a bout 2-3 years. What can it be? What should I do to loosen it up?
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    How can I unscrew this fuel cap

    My gas cap has cracked on the top and is really hard to cone off. Any ideas to get it off?
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    What can I do about these on pinstripes?

    I just painted the bottom of the boat and came out awesome, now I would like to touch up the paint and pinstripes. First off how can I fix the pin stripe? Could I use vinyl or some kind of paint? And the brownish/red paint on top can i use some paint? Or maybe buff it out but I would like to...
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    Errrh! Bottom paint

    So Im basically almost ready to launch my boat that I just got, I just went to my boat with a power washer and a orbit sander. I tried using the power washer to remove the bottom paint and it didnt do anything. So I started to sand it with 80 grit and all it did was smooth it out. It seems to be...
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    Has anyone used mccloskeys man o war

    Have anybody used man o war, I'm going to use it as a clear coat as I'm going to be restoring my wood trim and various panels. Is it a good product and/or is there any better clear coats?
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    What are good sealers for wood and best way to prep?

    I have a few wood assecories on the boat that needs to be refinished. Should I just sand it with 180 sandpaper then 150? Then shoukd i use a sealer or teak? How do you guys restore wood accessories? What is a good way to finish it to make-a-nice?
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    What are these on my switch panel

    What is the black thing and what Is the thing with the black cover?
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    How to test a bilge pump?

    I have a rule auto bilge pump that worked 3 months ago and isn't working now, when I turn the switch the pump should turn on or does it have to be submerged in water?if i left the the switch on during the winter would that kill the battery or would it turn off?
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    Bottom paint

    I'm a beginner to boating and i just bought the boat recently. A friend came by and saw the bottom and said i should repaint the bottom with anti fouling paint. Do you think it has to be painted? It seems like it is cracking and worn out. Would I be able to get by for just this season. If i have...
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    Where can I find a cover god a center console

    I need a cover for a center console, not a cover that goes on while not on the boat but one that goes on top of the center console that will block the sun and rain. Thanks
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    How to test stern lights

    My light at the stern isnt working. I dont know if the bulb needs to be replaced or if the wire or switch is messed up. What should i do?
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