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    Lower Unit Lube for 1982 Mariner?

    I have a 1982 Mariner 30 HP. My manual says use "Quicksilver Super Duty" lube in the lower unit. No viscosity specs provided. West carries "Quicksilver High Performance" lube - the language on the container refers to I/O drive units with no mention of outboard motors (at least not that I...
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    Mariner Rectifier/Voltage Regulator - Do I Have a Problem?

    I have a 1982 30 HP Mariner, #689407533. It has a Lighting Coil and (based on the Service Manual) a Rectifier, but no Voltage Regulator (at least no mention of a Voltage Regulator). When running at about 60% of full throttle and up, the volt meter on my dash pegs at 16V. Below 60% full...
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    Do I Need a Switch for my Fuse Block?

    My accessories are currently wired as follows: Battery ground directly to fuse block. Battery positive through 30 A. in-line fuse to fuse block. Each accessory circuit wired negative from ground buss in fuse block and positive from appropriate sized fuse in fuse block. Do I need (or would it...
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    Water/Weather Proof Lables

    Looking for best way to put lables on a few things on my boat - fuse box cover (to ID circuits), accessory plugs, etc. I have one of those Dymo lable makers that has a variety of tape materials available. Anybody know the best one (if any) for exposed use? I'm trying a plastic tape now. I...
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    Fishfinder: What is DSI and Why Would I Want It?

    I'm still looking at fishfinders. The Lowrance Elite 5x and Elite 5 DSI are both in the same price ballpark (on the iboats catalog). Not clear to me exactly what DSI is and the benefits. I notice the 5x is higher power than the DSI (500 w vs. 300 w), but the DSI feature seems to bring them...
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    Need Advice on Bow Platform/Deck Design

    Next project on my aluminum Bayrunner: install a deck/platform extending from the where the existing bow seat is to the stem (see attached photo). It will have a hatch for access to storage below. Probably too tippy to be a casting platform, but will be stepped on during launching and...
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    5200 For Platform Brackets?

    Been reading the posts about problems with removing things that are attached with 3M 5200. I'm starting to think about putting a platform in the bow of my aluminum skiff. Some brackets (above waterline) will be necessary. I've been thinking pop rivets to fasten them, but, just wondering -...
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    An Annoying Feature of This Site?

    Is it just me, or do others have this problem? I log in, compose a message, attempt to submit the message, and find that I've somehow been "timed out" and have to log in again before the message will post. I do spend some time composing my messages, to make them as coherent and relevant as...
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    Any Craftsman Radial Arm Saw Owners (past or present) Out There?

    This is kind of a long shot and, yeah, I know it's a dinasour and a limb taker, but I've had it since 1972, it was my first power tool, and I'm kind of attached to it. It's a Craftsman 10-inch Accra-Arm Radial Saw, Model No. 113.29460. It's done yeoman work for me over the years, but one thing...
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    How to Hook up Safety Chains?

    Time to replace the safety chains on my trailer. The existing set-up has two chains, each about 2 1/2 feet long, each bolted through the chain to the trailer tounge on one end and each with a hook on the other end. I purchased a couple of new chains today from Harbor Freight, expecting the...
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    Another Fishfinder Question - Sonar?

    Probably a dumb question to most of you guys - but, in looking at fishfinder specs I notice that some (not all) specify "sonar" or maybe "sonar only" as one of the features. I thought a fishfinder was basically a depth sounder with added benefits. What's the difference between a fishfinder...
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    Another Aluminum Primer Question

    I'm going to paint an aluminum portion of my console. Reading other posts on this forum, It appears that a zinc chromate primer is the primer of choice. This is what I've used in the past. However, when I checked a couple of auto parts and hardware stores - no sighting of the old familiar...
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    Need Advise on Floorboard Installation

    I have a 15.5 ft. Bayrunner, welded aluminum hull. I'm going to install a platform in the bow, extending from over the bow seat to the bow. This will make climbing in when launching easier, provide covered storage and maybe a casting platform. I've looked at a number of similar boats that...
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    Use of Pop Rivits in Salt Water

    I want to install a couple of brackets on my aluminum hull. The brackets will be above the water line and be used to support a bow platform. Boat is used strictly in salt water. Will aluminum pop rivits like, those I'd get in my neighborhood hardware store, stand up in a salt water...
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    Can I Install a Sight Gauge in my Portable Fuel Tank

    I have the Walmart 6 gallon portable fuel tank that does not have a sight gauge. There is a circular indentation molded in the top of the tank about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Today, in West, I saw a very simple fuel level sight gauge (Mouller, about $12) that looks like it would be clamped...
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    What the Hell Just Happened?

    I was logged on, went out to do some work and came back in to check some of the posts. When I refreshed the screen the site format was different than when I first logged on. Aggg! At my age I can't deal with change :) Where'd the "Search" function go?
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    Kicker for Use in Saltwater?

    I'm starting to scan Craigslist for a small (under 10 HP) motor to use as a kicker for my boat. Use would be strictly for emergency power, as backup to my 30 year old Mariner. The boat is used strictly in saltwater. Apparently there is/was a difference between motors made for use in saltwater...
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    Bearing Buddy Grease Fitting Replacement?

    One of my Bearing Buddy grease fittings seems to be screwed up. After I pump grease in, and remove the gun, grease squirts out the fitting. I know Bearing Buddy's are not that expensive, but it is in good shape otherwise and seems like a waste to dump it when I could replace the fitting for...
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    More Fishfinder Selection Questions

    I've been reviewing posts on this forum and searching the web for selection criteria for a fishfinder. Based on this research, my understanding is that (what seem to be the most important criteria): 1. Pixels are important, the more the better. Vertical pixels are particulary important if I...
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    Suggestions for Console Arrangement

    I'm slowly accumulating the new instrumentation for my 16 ft. Bayrunner (aluminum). Looking for suggestions on best locations for mounting. I'll be mounting a Garmin handheld gps, in their marine mount, a fishfinder (brand/model yet to be determined) and probably a compass. I'll also be...
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