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    'Hole' under windshield...how to block?

    It's still early in the season here in DC, and temps can get chilly. Everything is kosher with the bimini and window closed...except for that $#*& hole in the walkway. What cheap thing do you guys use to block the wind? I was thinking maybe a piece of carpeted plywood, but I'm sure there's...
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    Carrying extra fuel?

    Browsing around in the local boater store, I talked with a newbie about his experience running out of gas at 12am. He paid $180 for a tow company to bring him 5 gallons of gas (no tow) out on the Potomac. <br /><br />So. Is it ok to carry around a 5 gallon can of gas in the storage...
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    Wow...leaf shackle was broken!

    1994 MTI trailer for my 19' bow rider. We stopped for ice cream and naturally I poked around looking for anything amiss. WD40 in hand ready to quiet squeaks, and there it is...both rear shackles are completely cracked off from the trailer! Apparently it had been like that for some time as...
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    302 top speed?

    I've been experimenting with my Pro Pulse prop. It seems to run best around 19-20 pitch, but just curious...what's the top speed I can expect with a 2-bbl carbed 302? I've yet to crack 48mph or so which seems fairly slow for a V8. <br /><br />In case you're wondering, I also tested it with a...
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    Trolling motor recommendation

    I have a 19' bow rider, with a fishing package (platforms, livewell etc). Since it's a dual purpose boat, I can't put a foot operated trolling motor on it. What I'd like to do is use a scissor mount on the bow, with a removeable bracket.<br /><br />My question, would a Minn Kota 40# motor push...
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    Hydrofoil...a question

    Put my Stingray on recently and it seems to help on some situations. One thing I noticed is how dang SHARP the trailing edges are. If I have people/kids on a tube trying to get back in the boat up the ladder, won't that big thing present a slashing hazard, even with the outdrive all the way over?
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    Cigarette lighter install

    My 19' Caravelle does not have a power point anywhere so I bought a SS lighter socket. My question, where do you wire it to? I understand the black ground goes with such, but how about hot?
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    Fender question

    So. I'm planning to take a trip up to Baltimore, leaving the boat in a dock while dining/shopping with some friends. While it's there, I'm guessing some fenders would be a good idea, and WallyWorld has some short 4" or longer, fatter 5". Which one would be good?<br /><br />Also, how are these...
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    Motor work on the 'muffs'

    Ever since I bought my 94 Caravelle 5.0, it's had tons of work done while on the water muffs. When I give it some gas in neutral there is this loud rattle from the outdrive around 1500-2800, then it just sounds like a normal V8 revving. Is this harmful for some reason?<br /><br />I'm new at...
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    Bow mount trolling motor?

    I have a bow rider that converts over to a fishing platform. There's no place to put a foot plate, so I've been looking at the hand operated scissor types. Really the only one that might work is the Minn Kota saltwater version, but holy moly they want $450 for it! I just want something to...
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    Pro Pulse propeller

    I just bought one of these to replace my new(trashed) aluminum prop. I took it out for 2 hours and was really impressed with it. Just wondering if anyone else has one, and what do you think of it.<br /><br />By the way, the splines have a little bit of play, and was wondering if that's normal.
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    Fuel monitors?

    Did a search, found nothing. I had one of these in a car and loved it, so how well does it work on boats? The cheapest one I could find is $150.
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    Seats are collapsing!

    94 Caravelle 19' bow rider, 5.0 Volvo. The rear bench seats are so softened by water they are folding under! I guess under the vinyl is plywood or something. What do you guys do in this situation?
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