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    Buffing the hull

    Hard to tell from the pic.Are those reflections of the trailer and water showing up in the pic or dull spots? Charlie
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    Tachometer manufacturer for 1994 Regal 8 3 Ventura. I would appreciate any input.

    My Regal gages are Quicksilver.Charlie
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    2007 Chaparral 270 Signature. Seats\Vinyl

    You can try Greatslakeskipper on ebay.They have a lot of oem parts.You may want to spell check me.Charlie
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    Antifreeze circulation through engine

    Marvel mystery oil ....it is purchased by the drum by local boatyards for winterizing.The warm AF is a safe way to make sure the Stat stays open.The other way is to remove the stat.Charlie
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    Antifreeze circulation through engine

    I am on Long Island in NY so we dont typically see low winter temps get below 10 degrees.The Camco kit is 5 gallons so it is extremely unlikely that there is any water anywhere in the system.It certainly works for me and I hedge on the 50/50mix and make it a little more potent than that to play...
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    1988 GM 5.7 stalling when slowing down

    I had similar many years ago.Check the Quadrajet filter.Make sure you have a marine filter and not an automotive filter.A car filter is designed to cut off fuel if the vehicle is on its side or worse.Coming on or off plane may trigger same.You will need a slim carb wrench to get the filter out...
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    Antifreeze circulation through engine

    I guess I am in the minority however I have used Camco kit for the past 30 years and never an issue.Now ...I have my own way of doing it to be absolutely certain the stat is open but hear me out.I have twin 5.0 XL with alphas.rwc.My antifreeze gets stored in my boiler room 48 hours before...
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    Aluminium hull question - 1968 Stacer Fishabout mk 2

    Interlux makes a "cold tar expoxy" .I used it on my aluminum hull and it was a great barrier coat.The name if I remember correctly is Bitumastic.This was a very long time ago so Im sure the spelling is not accurate.Gallon cans mixed with a hardener made a plasticlike coating.You can apply it as...
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    Any concern using a boat in saltwater that has always been in freshwater?

    QUOTE "Bottom line...are there issues significant enough to avoid this purchase?" END QUOTE; Heck NO !!! This is a best case scenario .Dont be in such a hurry to repower.A motor used solely in fresh water has had an easier life than the same in salt.Tilt and trim components are in waaaay...
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    engine stalls when shifting back on forth a lot

    Absolutely !!! The shift interrupt can engage when you hesitate during a shift.I am not telling you to shift quickly,however I AM telling you to shift in a definite manner with no hesitation .You will hear the difference.This sounds like your issue to me.Charlie
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    Winter storage question

    That is a very good idea.I do exactly the same on my 208 Grady White.Blue tarp lets the snow slide off if you have it pitched correctly.No harm to the 600D cover underneath.However dont be under the impression that you wont have to do any snow removal.Because you surely will.An additional $10...
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    Rain water came in through cover

    You need to eliminate any gather/pooling of rain water.Proper pitch of your cover will allow all water to run off.
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    Boat storage

    You are spoiled rotten with heated storage.I hate you..Lol The 2 choices are drained totally or filled with AF.My preference is filled with AF as thats the way I have winterized for the past 30 years.Many here will steer you towards empty.% gals of 50/50 AF will do the trick.DO NOT store with...
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    How to fasten clear vinyl sheets to plastic lattice?

    Not sure how much lattice you are dealing with but you can use 2 pieces of lalttice and sandwich the plastic inbetween them.Then your concern would be how to join the sandwich pieces of lattice.Probably only need 6 nut/bolts/washer set ups and a drill for each lattice sandwich.Couple of bucks at...
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    What is the best easiest way to clean hull?

    There is no way this should take hours.The idea with these products is to use them full strength and spray it on and leave for 2-5 mins and hose off.Repeat if necessary.IMHO your diluting of the bowl cleaner made it virtually useless.You did the hard work and did it the hard way.Again this all...
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    What is the best easiest way to clean hull?

    The best and most expensive are Marykate spray on On-off and FSR cream paste.Both excellent but expensive.If you want to try a cheap experiment to see what works for your needs (just about everyones bottom fouling is different). spray a section with full strength bleach,regular old bleach,not...
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    Mercathode system

    My understanding is that the system is designed for highly corrosive/galvanic/etc environments.Fresh water is extremely low on the list.Salt water extremely high on the list.I wouldnt be very concerned.Get opinion from Mercruiser certified tech and go from there.Charlie
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    Hole repair in a boat deck

    nola mike please indulge me in the "big difference"???? Charlie
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    5.7L 1984, Rough idle at start up, then ok after a minute or so

    Rather than speculating or asking others to speculate,check the plugs.You have been given reliable solid advice.Take it and go from there.Charlie
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    Hole repair in a boat deck

    He already stated that he cannot get behind the hole.
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