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    Uniden Solara / Oceanus Flush kit dimensions?

    Does anyone know the outside dimensions of a Uniden FMB322W flush mount kit, for Solara and Ocenaus VHF radios? I'm installing an Solara in my boat and want to use the flush kit where a AM/FM radio normally goes, but not sure if it will fit, too big or too small. I wasn't able to find any good...
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    Shorter alternator belt, Mercruiser 140HP

    I'm putting a new alternator on my 72 Mercruiser 140 HP (SN 2913009) and the old belt is too long, new alt's pulley is smaller, the belt just starts getting tight when the alt hits the end of the slotted bracket. How much will I need to shorten the belt to get the alt centered in the bracket...
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    WalMart Battery Warranty changes....

    WalMart changed their warranty on automotive batteries and I thought I'd let you guys know as I was a bit taken back by their policy change. The batteries carry a 1-2 or 3 year warranty now, no pro-rated warranty after that... The battery in the truck died today and when I went to swap it out...
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    VHF antenna ? and installation ?

    I just picked up a Uniden Solara VHF radio and looking for info about antennas and mounting the antenna. The boat will be used mainly on Lake Mead and Mohave, big reservoirs, 60 miles long. I searched and still have a couple of questions: - I have a dual console 18' Crestliner Superhawk, where...
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    OBD II freeware ? which one

    Our 01 Accord popped up the check engine light and I need to find some OBD II freeware that I can download on my laptop. I have an OBDII to RS323 cable from a programmer that will most likely interface into OBD software, so the cable shouldn't be an issue. Anyone have a link to a decent OBDII...
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    Insulating livewell, need ideas

    I have a big livewell (about 12x12x48") that I need to insulate and looking for ideas. Pour or spray foam would probably be best, but I don't want to glue it into the boat. I'm looking for ideas of what I can pack around it so air won't circulate and heat it up. I've thought of pillow batting...
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    15.5" diameter prop & low RPM, less diameter & more pitch?

    Should I get a prop with less diameter and more pitch? Here's what I have; - 18' Crestliner Superhawk - 24-2600# loaded without people (200-700# people and extra gear) - 140HP Mercruiser, recent rebuilt, good mechanical condition - 15.5 x 19P Michigan Match prop, no nicks/dings - 4200 WOT RPM...
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    Good house air conditioner brands?

    Well, our home AC unit is on the fritz and I'm looking to have a new AC/gas heating unit installed, but not sure which brands are good and which ones to stay away from. Carrier, Lennox, Amana, Goodman, Trane, York..... BTW, I hiked up on the roof and the condenser motor (which I have replaced...
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    Delco 10SI alternator cut-in RPM?

    What is normal cut-in RPM for a Delco 10SI alternator, idle, off idle? I have a Delco 10SI alternator on my Mercruiser 140HP and the alternator does not kick in until the engine is about 1200-1500 RPM. I installed a 100amp kit in the alternator years ago and didn't have problems since I was...
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    Lake Mead raising entrance fees...

    LMNRA (Lake Mead, Lake Mohave) is going to increase their fees in the near future. I don't know about the rest of you , but I wasn't happy when they started the fees back in 2000 and now that they are being increased... (I hope this is not crossing the boundary of being political, I didn't...
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    6" Deck plate hole installation diameter?

    I need to find out what size of hole to cut in the deck, for a 6" deck plate, 6 1/2", 6 5/8, 6 3/4"? The instructions I've found say to use the deck plate for a template,,, but none of the local suppliers (BPS, West Marine) have a 6" deck plate in stock. I need to order one online, but in the...
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    Starter slave solenoids go out often? (Mercruiser)

    I have a starter slave solenoid off a 2001 Mercruiser 3.0 that went bad last weekend and I'm wondering if this was a fluke, or if these solenoids are problematic. I found the B+ stud loose in the plastic body (the cause for the dead solenoid) but not sure if I missed the loose stud while...
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    The one that got away.... ($125 Lund/Johnson)

    I was monkeying around the internet last night and came across this, watching a movie and not paying much attention to the puter. I thought to myself, fixer 14' tinney and 20HP Johnson, that's pretty good, but where am I going to put it, so the wife can't see it, I all ready have 2 boats... Then...
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    Chunk of carpet for beaching?

    Does anyone use a chunk of carpet to protect the keel while beaching their boat? I beach from time to time and don't want to scuff up the keel. I was thinking of hanging a piece of carpet down in front of the boat, before approaching the shore, then let the boat glide up on the chunk of carpet...
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    7.5HP kicker motor prop, and high altitude

    I have a 7.5HP Force that I want to use as a kicker motor on my 18' Crestliner and I'm thinking I'll need to use a lower pitched prop. The outboard has a 8x9 1/4" prop right now and I have found 3, 5 and 7 pitch props for it, but unsure which will be right for a kicker motor. I also use the...
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    Swing tongue loose and uneven tire wear

    My trailer tires have uneven wear, feathering on the inside of the left tire and outside of the right tire. While verifying the axle alignment I noticed the swing tongue has play in it, about 3/8 to 1/2" up-down at the ball mount and a bit side to side. Uh Oh... I looked closely at the pin holes...
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    Wal Mart deep cycle battery warranty FYI

    Wal Mart no longer has a warranty on their deep cycle batteries.... I had 2 of their Maxx G29 deep cycle batteries loaded in the shopping cart and noticed there was nothing stating the warranty, written on the battery :confused: I asked the person in tire/lube what the warranty was and they...
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    Bass Pro Shops on CraigsList

    Does anyone else think it's odd seeing BPS on the local craigslist. First time I thought it was a fluke, but I've seen it a couple of times. They don't mention in the add who they are, but I don't know of any other place with fish painted on the pavement to mark the parking spots. (Yes this is...
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    Trail Express trailer tires

    Has anyone heard of Trail Express trailer tires? I'm putting new tires on the boat trailer and want to see if anyone has any experience with these. Good :D Bad :rolleyes: Ugly :eek: Thanks, Dan
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    Pouring concrete pads?

    I'm reworking the front yard and need to pour 2 small concrete pads next to the driveway. The first pad is 2'x18' and the other is 2.25'x22'. I've done some research and it doesn't seem too terribly difficult, just back breaking work. I'm planning to use premixed concrete (Quikrete 1101) and...
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