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    Heat exchangers

    What is the difference between the heat exchanger in my water heater, and a heat exchanger used for blowing hot air (heat) into the cabin areas...? My heat exchanger for the hot water heater is using engine water, (which is raw water) to heat water while running... I want to add heat to...
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    My winter project: HEAT!

    I am going to add heat to my 6.2L Mercruiser. It's a 2004 Regal with the Bravo 3 outDrive... I beleive its a, "dry Stack"... not exactly sure what this means or how it affects this installation.... Still researching that... I found a kit for around 30$. I am looking for any advice and tips on...
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    115 Hp water tube

    Friend has a 115 Hp Merc 1979 outbard two stroke. s/n 5315990.... His neighbor helped him replace the impeller and housing... first time out it overheated and shut down... I helped pull the lower unit and discovered the pump housing is broken where the water tube goes into, and the tube is bent...
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    Inverter question

    Adding an Inverter and two 6Volt 260 Amp batteries to my 2004 Regal 2665. with 6.2L MPI which has a 70 amp alternator. Can someone explain to me how the alternator connects to the inverter to charge the batteries while cruising? I understand the AC (shorepower) transfer switch and all the...
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    6.2L MPI compression test help

    preparing to buy 2004 Regal 2665 Commodore with 100 hours on 6.2L MPI 300 HP, and having the survey done this weekend. ($400.00)<br />not sure why the surveyor won't do compression test, but he reccomended I have the shop do it. The shop wants $200.00 to perform a compression test. I have a...
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    new diesel owner

    I am going to look at a boat with a KAD4.3 6cyl volvo/penta diesel. 230Hp with 285 hours...<br /><br />What is the lifespan of this engine? and what should I be looking at as far as upkeep and maintenance on a diesel with that many hours?<br /><br />I am having it surveyed.... just never owned...
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    Weight Distributing

    How and where do I get WD receivers and needed accesories for towing a new boat. <br /><br />How do I know what the hieght of the receiver should be... they sell 2" 4" etc... drop down and up raise style...<br /><br />thanks
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    Garmin networking

    anyone with experience on the Garmin network displays...and radar, with XM weather data and real time weather maps..?<br /><br />I am very interested in purchasing this type of setup, and I have looked at some Raymarine units, Furuno, and otehrs.., but the Garmin offers more frills for the...
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    Bayliner Classic

    Any Classic owners out there. The Bayliner classic is the hard top design check out this link... <br /><br /> http://www.bayliner.com/cruisers.asp?modelid=54118 <br /><br />I am thinking of buying one of these, anyone out there with an good or bad experience with this style of boat?
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    Bayliner Classic

    Any Classic owners out there. The Bayliner classic is the hard top design check out this link... <br /><br /> http://www.bayliner.com/cruisers.asp?modelid=54118 <br /><br />I am thinking of buying one of these, anyone out there with an good or bad experience with this style of boat?
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    so what's so bad about a Bayliner?

    really. So much more boat for the money... moderate level of quality, but the same motor as Searay, same basic hull design and process of construction... why pay more? is it the name? is it the "bad rap"
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    Class IV or V???

    After some research, I have discovered there are two types of Class IV hitches... 5000 lb and 10000 lb capacity... this is very confusing... Why do they have classes with two largley varying capacities... ? I'm not talking about weight distributing hitches... just a normal frame mounted...
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    dry stack?

    What exactly is a dry stack? Can this still be closed cooling? <br />If not closed cooling, can I still add a heater, from the engine?
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    pump out vs holding tank

    one of the options i see on dealer websites is a marine head w holding tank, or marine head w pump out... then there is the macerator. what's the difference and what is reccomended for an overnight cruiser?
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    FWC or closed cooling?

    I read most of the previous posts about fwc and closed cooling systems... When a dealer states that the boat (engine) is FWC, does this mean it is a closed system... (I am looking at 2005, 2006 boats)<br /> How can I tell the difference and what is the cost to insure that it is a closed water...
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    pets on board?

    Okay,<br />I have done the research on my type of dog, and I trained him. Most of the info I found was breed specific, as each breed has its own personality. Each animal can have its own also.<br /><br />But, I can't wrap my head around teaching a dog how to overnight on a boat. Where does...
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    2004 4.3L oil level

    whats the best way to verify engine oil level. Should the boat be level, or the engine? Where do you put a level? at ...? on the air cleaner, or the valve covers or the bilge or the trailer?<br /><br />2004 4.3L V6 Mercdruiser Alpha 1<br /><br />thanks
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    new vs used

    The decision to buy new or used is bouncing around in my head. Like a bad, never ending ping pong game. I can defend and then justify both options. <br /><br />A new (quality) boat costs more up front. You immediately loose equity, and contiue to lose it every day you own it. To a point...
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    boat surveyor

    I am in the market for a cruiser in the 24 to 28 ft length. I looked at new ones at the boat show, but can't quite fit them in my budget of under 50K. Looking for a well maintained used Searay or equivalent. I have knowledge on what to look at when examining a used boat, but I am wondering if...
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    Searching for SeaSport owners

    I am looking for anyone who owns or have owned a SeaSport boat.... the one's made in Belliingham, WA... I am getting ready to buy a new one and wnat to get information on servicing and working on these boats... Seems that everything is easily accesible... is this the case for you? I do most of...
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