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  1. dingbat

    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    There are no bad filters, just some better than others. I’m picky about brand of my fuel filter (Racor) and the size of my hydraulic filters. Always run the largest can that will fit all
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    Type of sealant to use

    Trying to seal a leaking hull seam by caulking the rub rail is an effort in futility. You are far better off removing the rub rail and tackling the joint head on. I used 5200 for it adhesion properties, but you can use just about anything to seal the joint since the joint is held together with...
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    Wix filter cross reference for VP 4.3?

    Having played this game for years, take filter cross references with a grain of salt. They match fit….not necessarily form or function. Once you’ve identified a possible replacement, always compare the specification to the original to make sure you’re getting a comparable filter. Case in...
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    Replacing starter

    What did you use for a load if the motor doesn’t crank? Describe your procedure and test results.
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    Don’t do this please.

    A rental no less…lol
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    Anyone had electrical issues caused by plotter/fish finder ? Dragonfly in particular

    Looking at the wiring diagram, the harness is wired 1:1. Pretty hard to screw that one up. Pin 4 12VDC Pin 5 GRN Pins 1 & 8 are transducer Drive and Return Pin 10 ties transducer shields (pin 1 & 8) to drain The harness has two drain (shields) lines (24 awg) and an earth ground (20awg)...
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    Must Have items!!!

    You’re lucky you still have that option. What little freshwater we have to swim has quality issues. Brackish water is full of critters, water borne bacterium, sea nettles, etc. Saltwater quality is good…but keep in mind you are no longer at the top of the food chain Getting wet on the boat...
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    Anyone had electrical issues caused by plotter/fish finder ? Dragonfly in particular

    What is going on? Pulse generator, communications inputs (NMEA) and input power are isolated internally from each other. The only thing in common is ground.
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    Why Oil Injection?

    I'm all ears if someone can come up with a "simpler, fool proof" method of mixing 150 gallons of fuel than filling a dedicated 3 gallon tank full of oil....lol
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    Battery question

    What you describe fits the scenario of a battery dying of an internal short. My truck died the same death two summers ago
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    Must Have items!!!

    A pool in the back yard and a short drive to the Atlantic Beaches leaves the boat primarily for fishing and cruising purposes. Outside of all required Safety Gear and a full array of communications and guidance electronics...... Seasonally appropriate fishing Tackle - Trolling or Bottom...
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    Which fuel to use?

    Most the world, except US and Canada, uses RON Pretty much a moot point anymore. Modern engines can adjust ignition timing to compensate.
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    Which fuel to use?

    The research octane number (RON) describes the behavior of the fuel in the engine at lower temperatures and speeds, and is an attempt to simulate acceleration behavior. The motor octane number (MON) describes the behavior of the fuel in the engine at high temperatures and speeds – a...
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    Increasing my small boat rod spread

    Go Striper fishing with the home boys….lol One fish per day, 35” minimum.
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    Those water temps are right in the zone. Wouldn’t make much of a Striper fisherman. How big a boat do you need to be safe? Sadly, we loose someone Striper fishing from a private boat every couple of years. Always the same scenario….out trolling alone without an operational man-over board...
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    Increasing my small boat rod spread

    Me think you need a bigger boat…lol How deep are you fishing? I have a bit more space space to work with but I pull one rod off each downrigger, six boat rods and 7 rods off each planer board. Gives a spread of 42 baits spread over an area 200 feet wide x up to 25’ deep. Know a guy that...
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    Ipad Dash Mount? Quick Release?

    Most cell phones are rated to 95F operation, shutdown when battery temps hit 108F. A 10 degree difference in ambient is huge when it comes to electronics operation Baltimore 78 60 May 25 16 86 69 June 30 20 91 74 July 33 23 88 71 August 31 22 82 66 September 28 Buffalo 69 51...
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    Stupid shake-down cruise? Lake Ontario

    If your survival plan involves the USCG you’re in trouble no matter what time of year it is. SAR Readiness: Each Coast Guard unit with a SAR readiness responsibility shall have a suitable SAR resource ready to proceed within 30 minutes of notification of a distress. SAR Mission Response...
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    If you raise a rain barrel 10 feet high, and attach a garden hose what kind of pressure can you expect from gravity alone.

    In reality, you have zero (0) pressure at the end of an open ended hose dumping to atmosphere. The “pressure” you feel is the velocity of the water exiting the hose.
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    Clear hose

    You will have no problem if it’s a Polyurethane braided hose. I wouldn’t trust the cheap pvc stuff that you find at most big box stores
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