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  1. JASinIL2006

    Clip for wiring harness

    Are you looking for something to hold the connector off the ground when not plugged into the tow vehicle? If so, do a Google search for HUSKY TOWING 81497 UNIV Connector Storage KIT. Lots of places sell them.
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    Time for a new laptop.

    Defender is pretty good. Xfinity has provided free Norton antivirus until now, and I think we’ll rely on Defender, with an occasional scan by Malwarebytes (the free version).
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    Any home brewers out there?

    I brewed once... a pale ale. It was right before we were getting ready to sell our house. The 'experienced' brewer who was teaching me how to do it had some problems... it seemed to take forever for the ferment to start. Eventually, it finished (we thought) and we bottled it, some in 12 oz...
  4. JASinIL2006

    Free Boat, This thing is a badboy!

    That should be solid as a rock!
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    You are making great progress!
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    Happy Thanksgiving everyone

    Happy Thanksgiving, to all celebrating it today. I am just getting over a really bad case of COVID-19, so I’m happy just to be here, even if I still can’t taste or smell anything. My wife had a mild case, for which I’m even more thankful. May you all have nothing worse to worry about than some...
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    Plywood cover for open bow

    The ‘rank’ assigned members reflect number of post made, nothing more. My guess is that your idea might be even less well received by Navy/Coast Guard types....
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    Not exactly sure what you’re asking, but if the wood is black, it’s rotten and needs to come out. It may not yet have turned to mulch, but it is rotten. Also, there is nothing special about marine plywood, other than it is an exterior plywood with no voids. Any exterior rated plywood will work...
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    1st time driving from NY to So Fla...route advice needed

    Richmond, VA is a beautiful city... if you want to sightsee, it’s a lovely place to spend some time. Right on I95, a couple hours south of DC.
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    gimbal housing broken lip opinions

    That repair kit seems about as expensive as buying a used gimbal housing. Not sure what the advantage is to the repair kit.
  11. JASinIL2006

    How can I fix the water leaking at the stern for my boat?

    I agree that a silicone patch is a bad idea. Aside from your transom possibly being rotten and unsafe, there is a decent chance that other parts of the boat's structure, like stringers, bulkheads and motor mounts, are also not sound. A leak like that is really a sign that you need to do some...
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    How can I fix the water leaking at the stern for my boat?

    First of all, it's not really a good idea to fill your boat with water... there are too many things that can get damaged by being soaked, and often you can't get enough water in the boat to find the problems without drowning parts of the engine. In your case, it does look like water is leaking...
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    Absolute Noob seeking advice and knowledge.

    I thought your comment was funny... I started out with a kayak... I knew exactly what you meant! Luckily, you'll have ample opportunities to acquire new tools (and techniques) now that you own an old boat!
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    Forum update

    It seems to track my viewing history correctly across 2-3 different Windows computers and my iPad... after reading all the new messages, I almost always use the "Mark Forums Read" button and that seems to help. It is amazing simple and, even better, it works!
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    Forum update

    All you have to do is click on the topic title in the sub-forum list. It takes you right to the first new post since you last were here. (Formerly, we had to click on a little icon next to the title; now, you just click on the title.)
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    Forum update

    I just noticed today that folders with new posts have titles in bold; that's a great development! I much prefer browsing through individual forums to look at new topics, so this is much appreciated! I have to say, I'm very impressed with how smoothly the transition has been. After years of the...
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    Is this a worthy project for the price 800 dollars

    That's a nice looking boat. Do you know anything about it's condition? Type/size/condition of motor? (I assume it's an outboard). I'm pretty sure there are some topics in the Restoration forum where others have rehabbed that model of Larson.
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    Help troubleshooting trailer lights not working

    First thing I would do is buy a tester for about four or five bucks and make sure the trailer plug on your tow vehicle is working.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I think you are on the right track. I'd want to be sure the holes were sealed against water intrusion. That would be hard to do with a layer of carpet under the seat pedestals. It might make for trickier carpet installation, but well worth the trouble, in my book.
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    stain on gelcoat from wet leaves

    I'd try toilet bowl cleaner. Just don't let it get on anything other than the gelcoat (i.e., metal fittings, boat trailer, etc.).
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