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  1. alldodge

    replace coupler or not?

    The coupler if alignment is maintained, it will last longer then the boat.
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    Will i need to add a battery switch

    Welcome A Bat switch or Relay used to combine Bats is always good to have. If unable to start, combine Bats and hope it will I would install a Blue sea ACR along with the combiner. This way when motor is running the ALT changes the start Bat. Once start Bat is close to full charge the ACR...
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    Gun Safe

    I'm in a safe place, out in the county. Very rare to here anything other then DUI, Meth heads or domestic abuse on the radio
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    Gun Safe

    Thanks guys, my thought is to have a place to keep kids or folks that just want to look what's behind the door out of. If someone breaks in when I'm not here, oh well, it is what it is. I would prefer a combo lock (have one on my tiny sentry 15 safe) but getting one increases the cost quite a...
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    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    Your pump passed test i previous post, so only think left is the internal seals or piston in cylinder.
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    VOLVO PENTA OUTDRIVE DROPPING INSTANTLY

    Was the inside bore of the cylinder real smooth the entire length?
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    HI! New Here!

    Welcome A 14 footer is good for no more then 2 people and should be easy to move. What are you wanting to do with the boat?
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    VP 5.0 2005 vs. Merc 2005

    Welcome Don't know about your area but in most cases it is always easier to find a Merc mechanic then VP. Also parts are usually cheaper if one could look at boat parts being cheap :ROFLMAO: A 5.0 isn't much better then a V6, I would stick with the 5.7. If you went with a 7.4 you would really...
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    Gun Safe

    Have been looking for a larger gun safe for a while and could have had one already but, I'm cheap. I don't need a high class wiz bang that will live thru fire and deep sea dunks. Looking for one like the TSC model Cannon 46 (59Hx42Wx22D). I don't have that many but the ones I do have also have...
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    Considering 1992 Bayliner 3058 Command Bridge - what to look out for?

    Welcome The largest issue with all glass boats is wood rot. The rot can happen in any part of the boat where wood is encased in glass. If maintenance is kept up and checks done, then boat can last a lifetime. As airshot mentioned, with not knowing about glass boats, a reputable surveyor would...
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    Scratched brand new boat

    It should buff out
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    Third battery

    Welcome A boat with a Windless would normally require and additional Bat and windless would run off the House Bat. Having a Generator it would have one attached to start it which could also be used as the House
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    DTS conversion

    Welcome That's one of the questions that anything is possible, but how much would need to be changed to make it happen. If we knew more about your motor like the serial number would have a better guess.
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    Wiring Seablaze underwater lights

    Welcome With each being on a separate fuse/breaker using 16awg would be enough in most cases. Depends on the total length of wire needed. The 20amp main use 14awg assuming it will be a short distance
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    Minn Kota enduro max 50

    Max draw for the 45lb thrust is 42 amps, 55lb is more. Might need to think about more then one Bat The deep cycle is better then start, but you may need to think about LiPo4
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    UFP Dexter Trailer Buddy Electric Reversing Solenoid

    No cannot disconnect the solenoid, the solenoid needs to be turned ON to shut off fluid. You could install a manual brake line shut off valve. https://www.amazon.com/brake-shut-off-valve/s?k=brake+shut+off+valve Place the valve in line, before or after the valve. Once trailer is disconnected...
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    Transom Bearing Plate Leak

    Y pipe maybe Use you phone and take a vid. The phone will go where your head will have issue with
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    1960-something fiberglass Starcraft

    Welcome Moving you to restore section
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    Transom Bearing Plate Leak

    Welcome Moving the thread to OMC to get more help
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    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    Don't know about a washer but what about a O-ring
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