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  1. dingbat

    Help with fuel tank

    https://www.perko.com/catalog/fuel_system_components/664/fuel_demand_valve_-_complete_assembly/
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    Received a Ray Jefferson 5000M Marine Radio, but don't know how to use it?

    The Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has issued MSIB 20-20 to inform mariners of the proper procedure for performing a VHF radio check. Please use VHF Channel 09 and do not use VHF Channel 16: VHF Channel 16 is not for the purpose of radio checks. Please use VHF Channel 09...
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    1966 Islander - Anyone had success installing a porta potty or other toilet solution in the bow/cabin area?

    I think what you are talking about are the chemicals that you put in a on-board holding tank. Not the 4 oz. of chemicals you add to the holding tank (4 gallons) of porta potty. Smell wise, think porta John. No idea about breaking things down. Potty was emptied immediately upon arrival back...
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    1966 Islander - Anyone had success installing a porta potty or other toilet solution in the bow/cabin area?

    Flush or not your left with a tank of "Kool-aid", Baby Ruth's and "Clingons" to clean out at the end of the day. Not my thing....lol
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    1996 Ocean Runner 150 trim

    I have no idea. My switch was worn out. Key would fall out. Just replaced the switch with new.
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    1966 Islander - Anyone had success installing a porta potty or other toilet solution in the bow/cabin area?

    My boat came with a Porta Potty. A selling point when you have three young daughters and a wife to convince. Cleaned the potty three times and said no more. Bought a 5 gallon bucket. Doubles as tote to carry ice to the boat. Funny thing… that was 15 years ago. Have not used the potty since...
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    Towing more than capacity?

    Btw your towing capacity is #6,000 with weight distribution hitch. #5,000 otherwise
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    3M 5200/4200 Clean-up Strategies

    Are you doing this inside a heated area? 5200 is moisture cure. Low humidity increases cure times.
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    3M 5200/4200 Clean-up Strategies

    Personally don’t use the stuff or recommend it’s use. 5200 is an adhesive with sealing properties. Unless your using the product for its adhesive properties there are better sealants on the market. The other downside of 5200 is that it doesn’t have a UV inhibitor. If the sealer sees...
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    3M 5200/4200 Clean-up Strategies

    Cleanup: For cleaning 3MTM Marine Adhesive/Sealant 5200 before it is cured, use a dry cloth to remove the majority of sealant, followed by a cloth damp with General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner*, P. N. 08984, toluene or acetone. Cured 5200 can be removed mechanically with knife, razor blade or sanding
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    fire extinguishers

    This is what I use on my boat. https://www.shopkidde.com/mariner-110-fire-extinguisher.html A Tri-Class (1-A, 10-B:C) marine-rated multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher that is easy to operate. Suitable for use on Class A (trash, wood and paper), Class B (liquids and gases) and Class C...
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    2000 BF90 Carb Starter Amp

    Yep, just one more thing to go wrong. Better off getting a battery cable slice kit https://www.amazon.com/Gardner-Bender-HSB-28-Cable-Splice/dp/B001AWP7OG/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=4+gauge+wire+splice&qid=1645972554&sr=8-6
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    When To Dewinterize

    Back in my I/O days, I fished until New Years then back in the water by the second week of March. Just pulled the drain plugs at the ramp and let the block drain on the way home. In the Spring the average lows in the mid to uppers 30’s. Worst case upper 20’s for a couple of hours in the...
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    1996 Ocean Runner 150 trim

    Trim works at both locations w/o key. The number is printed on the key. Since you don’t have the key you’ll need to replace the switch.
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    Adding a Second Battery System

    An ACR is useless with only 9 amp charge capacity. Bear in mind also that the 9 amp output only occurs at high rpm. Varies by motor, but most don’t put out squat below 1,500 rpm. So the question becomes, how many amp hours do you use in your typical outting? How many hours of run time do you...
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    Prop size stamp?

    The prop is “ported”. Supposed to do that If it’s like the one I ran on my last boat, the part number is on the hub, under the prop washer and nut.
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    Using regular steel bolts on outdrive

    I could baffle you with all sorts of metallurgical differences between the materials but the only thing that comes into play in this application is corrosion resistance. The popular 304, 303 and 18/8 grades will “stain” over time. If you don’t care you you have the dreaded, brown stain...
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    Using regular steel bolts on outdrive

    What is an engine anode for? What material is it made out ? What happens to it over time? You don’t only need Stainless, but 316 stainless
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    Received a Ray Jefferson 5000M Marine Radio, but don't know how to use it?

    Personally, I would replace the antenna as while your at it. VHF Antennas suffer from long term vibration and corrosion issues. You have no idea how it's actually performing, if at all unless you put a SWR meter on it. Price wise......antenna performance is similar. Your buying longevity going...
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    New Boat For Christmas

    I assume those are plastic, hardware store caps. Are you aware that thru hulls use a special straight thread (NPS)? Done on purpose so you cant use “plumbing” hardware with them. And as you noted in prior post, no “plastic” below the water line, especially PVC fittings
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