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    Modern PT lumber

    What a bunch of cheapskates. Everything should last forever. :)😇 O h well.
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    power trim removal of center cylinder

    Canadian ?
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    Solar charging batteries

    True LIFEPO4 batteries can take UNREAL charge rates with no damage. I have many D sized LIFEPO4 cell batteries for model air planes. rated at 4 amps. I recharge at 20 amps for at least the last 20 years.
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    I varied the oil added to the fuel tank 1 time. Was unsure if I had done it at my boat dock. That tank had another load of oil into the gas tank at the gas dock. No harm. No smoky exhaust.
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    Best flooring options?

    WE have had fisty medium Bluefish get a front treble hook into a sneaker. Pure luck he was not barefoot.
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    Now I want you to do a P M inspection every year of all those parts. In areas with freezing weather. Atta boy !
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    Who makes covers that are any good?

    My brand new 2002 Chaparral 19' bowrider with Sunbrella. Was stored 6 months a year indoors. N Y state sun all summer. I had to reseal the fabric after 10 years. Adjusting the bow pole was required after first summer. Never again. I also have a 2004 Sunbrella porch table cover. Still great...
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    Best flooring options?

    Anything that fish hooks can not dig into.
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    Rebuilt floor question.

    When a total stripping and rebuilding of a boat hull is done. There is a very good chance the hull twists out of shape. Front to rear shape and spreading WIDER apart in 1 or more places. Easy to do.
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    Noisy 33

    Need to do a simple bearing worn out or missing bearing test.
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    projects other than boats

    I always like a magneto on any engine. NO NO parts to adjust or replace. Why they were discontinued.
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    2003 Mercruiser 6.2L MIE Plastic Timing Cover Replacement: Need Advice

    Start collecting more money to pay for the job to be done right the first time.
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    1988 Johnson 70hp - VRO or not to VRO?

    I ...ONLY.... measure out the oil into a clear plastic soda bottle. It has a THICK black magic marker line all the way around it. I fill it up before I go to the refueling dock. At the dock I pour the oil into the tank....FIRST.... Then squeeze the gas nozzle trigger. I have never changed...
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    5.0GXi Starter Replacement

    O K Just put in the easiest bolt. The one closest to you. Slide motor all the way onto it. Swing motor up into place. Put the REAL BOLT into motor and block hole. Finger tight only. Replace the last headless bolt. Final tighten Both bolts. I final torque the inner bolt first. Then torque the...
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    Boat is put away for winter. What to do every day ?

    Surprise !! At midnight of Geese season I heard 3 shotgun blasts To make sure we all get ready. Watch out you lawn crapping birds !!
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    5.0GXi Starter Replacement

    I had cut the head off of 2 long enough cheap bolts. I installed them loosely. Slide motor on them. Then put the real bolts in 1 at a time. Easy, SAFE, no cuts. Can torque the difficult one first.
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    How do you screw into fiberglass/gelcoat without chipping?

    Just remember. Those drills are designed for woods.
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    This trailer has rocking bunks

    No trailer can unload & reload a boat easily. If the boat does not float off and onto the trailer easily. Too low of a water level is frustrating everytime. Been there with others.
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    Nobody fishing?

    Salty croc ? What high and big eyes you have. YUM YUM
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    Transducer location

    In-between the keel and the first long strake on the bottom. Top of the transducer should be same height as bottom of the hull. Some transducers have deeper needs. You MUST MUST put a cable clamp close to the transducer. I drill and tap for a small screw to hold the cable clamp. DO NOT let...
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