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    Are speed Scoops necessary for A/C

    Our marina recently replaced our AC unit and removed the factory installed sea scoop stating it was more of a problem than a help and if any thing got sucked up it would go in strainer. However, I spoke with Dometic and they highly recommend a speed scoop and a strainer. I was wondering what...
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    Wanted: Sewing Machine

    Anyone interested in renting or selling there industrial strength sewing machine? if so, please send me a pm.
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    How do we wire for a Compass light?

    I was looking in my dash area this weekend and I noticed my compass was never wired. I bought the boat used last year (96 300 da) and it looks like a new Richie compass so I am assuming the last owner did not wire the new compass. While I was scratching my head :smt013 I saw a blue wire...
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    Is boat US worth it?

    I recieved a brochure from boat US today boasting about ll their services and discounts. Are they real and worth it? I have a 1996 with small children so I would have some comfort in a tow service but I am sort of a newbie to boating so I am not sure what other members recommend. Thoughts??
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    Can you convert a slant back canvas?

    Is it possible to convert a slant back canvas that covers the back of the boat to a bimini top?:huh:
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    WANTED - Camper Back for 300 Sundancer

    Blue Camper back for 1996 300 Sundancer. (hey - it is worth a shot!)
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    engine deck hatch repair

    The prior owner to our boat had improperlly installed a floor escutheon for a removable table that caused the cored balsa wood to rot and get soft when we walked on it. In order to fix it I cut out the bottom layer of fiberglass out and remove the rotted wood, replaced it with 1/2" plywood...
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    Should I buy the Hummingbird 798i?

    I need some opinions on the Hummingbird 798 GPS/sonar combo unit. Does it work well? Is the screen big enough? Does the internal antenna work well 20 miles offshore?:huh: I have an opportunity to buy this from a local LI vendor who is closing up for the winter and looking to clear out his...
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    Why Marine grade Carpet?

    I was wondering why we need the rubber backed carpets in our cabins? Why do the pro's recommend agianst using regular backed carpet on our cabin walls? There is a huge price difference and i would like to use regular carpet. thoughts? advice??
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    Restoring 96' 300 da interiors

    With lots of help from this site we decided to update our cabin but I need some guidance from all of you to help point me in the right direction. I study lots of photos from this site and loved Pietro's 390 resoration.:smt038 So here are some thougts: 1.Rip out the blue carpet and get rid of...
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    Windlass won't pull up rope

    The motor runs and releases the rope out but does nothing to pull the rope in. I tried changing the switch with no success, can someone please give me some troubleshooting tips? I tried tracing back the wires the best I could but could not find the fuse. Any ideas would be greatly...
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    Buying a 300 sundancer this weekend

    Hello gents, I am a newbie and am planing on buying a boat this weekend. The guy I made a deal with has had the boat dry docked for the season due to the economy. I had the survey all looks good and if all goes well i would like his marina to drop it in the marina and drive it to my new...
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