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  1. R Socey

    Bow Rail Bases

    I had to mangle these bases to remove my stainless bow rail. They are 2 1/4" diameter -I need new ones. They were welded only from the back. Where would be a good place to get new ones - they must be polished stainless 2 1/4".
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    Ghost

    Let's here some ghost stories: I was visiting my dads people up in Massachusetts going from Concord to Bedford back in the early 70's when we past an old cemetary. It was about 5:30 PM, we were stuck in traffic. I looked into the grave yard , and noticed a women sort of gliding along with a...
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    Dog Vet Bills!

    I was wondering how much you guys spend on average per dog each year at the vet ? :(:mad::facepalm:
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    T-top speed reduction?

    I was wondering about speed /fuel loss after I get a T-top installed. Are some tops more aero dynamic? I have a 25' that does about 45mph. Does anyone know, or want to guess - I wont know for awhile.
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    catfish in colder temps.

    Re: catfish in colder temps. It will fall sooner than later I'm sure. I heard that 80% of all fish in the James are Blue cats, but that maybe pro- paganda! I believe nothing the government has to say- too many hidden agendas, and pure political crap. What is the favorite bait for the blues down...
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    bunk or roller

    Re: bunk or roller I like the bunks for a more even weight distribution, with rollers on the bottom.
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    Radar ???

    I want to install a radar unit in the future. I have a Lowrance X-111 hd which has a provision for radar. : Is radar biologically safe: will it harm those in proximity? I know it is a great navigational aid, and it will show me where the bird action is = fish action. The analog unit that I can...
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    insurance

    I was wondering how to insure an old boat that has minimum value on paper, but would cost a great deal to replace? A truck too!
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    Fuel Tank Cleaning

    I have a 30, year old 125 gal. aluminum fuel tank ( gas ). I took the sending unit out, and peered inside. there is some varnish, and specks of black stuff in it. I was thinking about pouring some acetone in, and sloshing it around, and pouring it out - repeating as necessary. Does this sound...
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    Post pictures of the fish you catch!!

    Re: Post pictures of the fish you catch!! Potomac river terd wrestler - fairly common size!
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    oil conversion kit 6R3-13200-09-00

    Can anyone tell me what this conversion kit does. I have twin 1985,150,etxk, moters. I want to replace my oil lines - mine are not clear? Does the pump in this kit still require that I bleed the remote oil tank supply lines if the emergency transfer switch is used? Thanks!
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    Teak and Maple Sole Refinish

    Re: Teak and Maple Sole Refinish You can also stain before varnish to even out any persistant disparities. Light stain 8, coats.
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    Teak Sneek Peek

    This is a small amount of 30, year old teak which came on my 1982, Wellcraft 248 fisherman which looked like drift wood when I started. There are 60, other pieces I hope to finish this summer including 10, pieces of ribbon mahogany I had made for the dash, and compartment covers. This has 16...
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    Ventilation Question ?

    My boat has a 125, gal. fuel tank under the deck in a very tight ( no room for anything else ) compartment. The bilge is seperated from the fuel tank by a bulkhead. Question? Do I need to cut a hole in the bulkhead, and place an exhuast blower there, or will ventilation of the bilge be enough to...
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    Foam or Not !

    Re: Foam or Not ! You can't glass first. The largest area to foam is BETWEEN the stringers - 1983 wellcraft 248 fisherman cc With cuddy, and max rated hp - twin 1985 150 etxk yamaha 2 stroke standard rotation v6 big blocks.
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    Foam or Not !

    Before I glass my stringers back in, I was wondering if I should put flotation foam in between them. I have decided that if I do ( you guys will be the biggest part of that decision) I was going to go with the block type. I have already foamed the air gap in the console/baitwell, including the...
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    What was your best fishing day?

    My brother,and I caught 50, stripers in 4, hours from 12lbs to 37.5lbs at Oregon Inlet NC casting Spro bucktails with Hyper Striper tails. I caught 2, 22lb doubles. This was not long after the moratorium ended. I havn't seen any action like that since - probably cause I havn't been back to NC...
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    Lost Hatch

    My hatch disapeared at my friendly boat yard. It came off a 1983, 248 fisherman. All I need is the dimentions as I plan to have another one made out of teak. This is what it looks like: Can anybody help?
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    Plumbing Help Please

    I want to install a Jabsco 7gpm 12v washdown that tees at the console so there are two spray heads. I do alot of chumming, and bait fishing at night. I want the port side to deal with their mess, and the starboard to do the same. What size intake thru hole should I make? Where should I make it...
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    Center console purchase

    Re: Center console purchase My 24'8" cc came with captains chairs - the first thought was that they had to go - some people like them. This is what I replaced them with- as you can see the seat flips up. Sometimes I sit on the top of the backrest. Anyway my console has foot rest. I have much...
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