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    Boat Cover - 2000 Proline 20 DC fit?

    I have tried 3 different covers to fit my 2000 Proline 20 DC. They all have different fit issues though none of them seem to fit in the bow. It is as though the boat is larger than it measures because they all are extremely snug. It is 20ft 2in and a 96in beam. It has high (1ft) bow rails...
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    WOT problems on 07 Yam w/ 115 4-stroke on 19 ft Grady

    I am looking to buy a 1991 19ft Grady Explorer with a 07 Yamaha 115 4-Stroke on it. The owner let the fuel in it go bad and had to replace the tank, hoses, injectors, fuel pump and TPS ($$$$ - saw receipt). I know the boat is underpowered with a 115 but it feels like it still has issues. When...
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    Carbed 2000 Merc 150hp problems

    I am looking to buy a boat with a carbed 2000 150hp Merc saltwater. Are there any issues with this motor? I know the Optis and some EFIs in this year group had problems. The motor appears to be in excellent shape.
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    2000 Merc 150hp model differences

    I'm looking at a boat with a 2000 Mercury 150 HP V6. It has the blue label and says Saltwater series but doesn't have EFI or Optimax on the cowl. Does this mean that is an old tech Merc that isn't associated with the problems that plagued the Optimax in this year group? I'll plead total...
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    What kind of paint is this - speckeled deck?

    I'm considering buying a 1996 Quest (OMC) boat and it has what looks like speckled deck paint. Is this a one part paint or a 2 part paint? I know you can't use 2 part poly over 1 part so I want to make sure I don't mess it up if I repaint the deck.
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    Will my GPS survive in the boat all year

    I'm about to mount a Lowrance HDS series fishfinder/chartplotter and I'm trying to determine whether I should mount it on the factory swivel mount or cut a hole and mount it in the console. The boat will remain covered but I live in VA and we have freezing temps and the cover is no match for...
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    Marine spray paint for plastic?

    I need a recommendation on a good marine spray paint to redo my plastic healm cover. Will any paint from Lowes work or do I need something special?
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    Battery - 2 dual purpose or DC and Start?

    I have a 17ft center console with a 1998 115 Evinrude. I am installing a dual battery setup with a switch and ACR. I need to use group 24 batteries for size and weight. I was looking at getting a Duralast starting battery with 875 MCA and a Deep Cycle with a RC of 140 hrs and 685 MCA. My...
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    Replacing 30 year old rollers

    I have a 30 year old boat on a 30 year old roller trailer. My grandfather bought it new and to the best of my knowledge all the wobble rollers are original. I want to replace the original black 4? rollers but I have two points of concern. 1). Is there any problem replacing the original 4...
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    Will vinyl decals stick to King Starboard?

    I just constructed two new hatch covers out of king starboard. I want to put custom vinyl decals on the covers but I don't know if it will stick. Starboard has a mild texturing and I'm told resists some adhesives. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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    Thoughts on 2nd battery and charging relay

    I am adding a second battery, switch and an automatic charging relay (ACR) using the Blue Sea 7650 kit. I want to install the ACR after the switch so it is only connected when the switch is on, but the instructions have it directly connected to the positive battery terminals and bypass the...
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    Should I coat the underside of teak with epoxy?

    I have just finished restoring the original teak on my 17 using Cetol Light. Aside from the removal of the console and the sanding it was fairly easy. I plan on using silicone on the back to adhere the teak to the deck since that was how it was done originally. My question is, should I coat...
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    Lowes stainless steel screws ok for boats?

    Are the stainless steel screws from Lowes and Home Depo ok to use on boats? I know there are different types of stainless and don't know if they are as good as what I would get from a store like West Marine.
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