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  1. sopwithcamel74

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    I'm still less than halfway done with the home construction projects (bedroom demo & reno, carport conversion to a garage, adding another 2 rooms on the other side of that, rear patio) that I promised the wife I'd complete before I began restoring my '88 Capri. So, in the meantime, I may as well...
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    Batteries and Chargers - Gotta keep 'em separated?

    How important is it for the life of the battery charger that you don't install in the same compartment as your battery? For all the install pics I've seen, this doesn't consistently seem to be a priority. For those who don't have them separated by either a bulkhead, or via installing them in...
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    2nd battery in a 1988 Bayliner Capri 1700

    I'm doing extensive planning for the restoration of my '88 Capri 1700, powered by a Force 85 outboard; those plans include adding a 2nd battery. The plan is to use a 24 group starting battery, a 24 group deep-cycle house battery, and a Perko 4-way battery selector switch. I also intend to...
  4. sopwithcamel74

    Hello!

    Hi everyone - long time boat lover, only recently having purchased my first boat - a 1988 Capri 1700 with a surprisingly well maintained Force 85 outboard. As expected, there are definitely some areas that will be getting plenty of TLC throughout the fall and winter... I'm very much aware of...
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