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    windlass question

    I have a simple question about using a windlass. The manual recommends you to tie the anchor line off on a cleat and not use the windlass to hold the line. How many people actually do this? I'm not talking about choppy water or high winds I'm talking about 4 to 5 ft of calm water, low to no...
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    Barnegat Bay update

    I had the opportunity to talk to the people that search the bay for storm debris with their sonar equipped boat. Every time they find something on the bottom that should not be there they'll mark it with a small float. There is a barge equipped with a claw crane a day or two behind then that...
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    Quick question 1998 270da

    My boat is still shrink wrapped and a couple hours away which make it difficult to find the answer myself. I need a new riser arm for my Taylor made front hatch. There are 3 choices for hatch size 17x17, 18x18 and 20x20. I'm thinking 20x20 if anyone out there can measure theirs I would me...
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    NJ Marina owners not optimistic about 2013 season

    http://www.app.com/videonetwork/2079965159001/Marina-owners-seek-storm-help LITTLE EGG HARBOR — In 45 years of operation, the Munro family never saw anything like the 30 inches of water in their marina’s engine shop. But now they’re worried it’s the rules for rebuilding from super-storm...
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    1400 sunken boats in Barnegat Bay

    unbelievable......I better invest in a couple of sacrificial aluminum props for the 2013 season. TOMS RIVER — Memorial Day weekend, maybe.That’s the target date Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly has set to get 1,400 boats, pieces of 58 houses and at least eight motor vehicles...
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    I'm anchoring at Tices today

    Happy Fathers Day to all 6/17/12 I'm heading to Tices today to spend the afternoon. If anyone wants to tie up, your welcome, 270 DA, light brown Bimini, magma on the back rail boat name Bectoria.
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    Having fun with GoPro and Apple IMovie

    I had some time today to familiarize myself with my new toy, the GoPro and Apple's I Movie publishing it all to YouTube. Here are a couple of videos you may find boring, the first one is the first time I was able to describe my docking as docking rather than a controlled crash. The second was...
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    Windlass wiring

    I'm installing a Anchorlift windlass on my 270 and was happy to hear that Sea Ray pre-wired my model for a windlass. Today I was hoping to install the windlass but when I found the wire Sea Ray ran for the DC motor feed I got nervous. It seemed too small. The Anchor Lift draws 50/60 amps which...
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    Replacing my boat one peice at a time... Charger advice

    I've accepted the fact that I seem to be replacing my boat little by little last week it was the speakers, spotlight, both bow navlights the week before manifolds/risers the week before transom assembly before that my mind went numb and i can't remember. This week it's the Promariner charger...
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    What bolt do I need?

    I'm replacing the exhaust manifolds on my 7.4. I read a post that had a great tip, it was to remove 2 bolts and replace them with 2 long bolts with the heads cut off to be used as guides. Does anyone know the diameter and thread size of the manifold bolts? I hope to do the job next weekend and...
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    Resonator placement

    I picked up a pair of resonators and will be installing them shortly along with the exhaust manifold/riser/elbow. My main concern is eliminating water intrusion which causes hydro-locking the engine, all too common with my setup. My question is has anyone else here done this? If so can you tell...
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    need rub rail part

    I've been all over the net looking for the end cap for the rub rail on my 98' 270DA and can't even get close. Tried TacoMarine, Great Lakes, West Marine, iBoats. Any suggestions?
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    $4500 off my AC woes

    Funny story. I bought this boat last year knowing the AC had an issue. I had a mechanic check it out and he told me I need a new unit, $4500. Short time later after I familiarized myself with the system, I found that the reversing valve was not actuating quoted $900 to have it replaced. After a...
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    Bering sea gold dredges

    I've been watching this show on the Discovery channel on Fridays called 'Bering Sea Gold'. If you haven't seen it do yourself a favor and catch a couple of episodes. These people will find anything that floats and weld VW engines, home generators, AC pumps, back hoes to them. Then they sail them...
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    Mercathode test probe

    I'm looking to buy a Mercathode test probe before the season starts. 91-76675T1/91-76675A1 TESTER ELECTRODE QUICKSILVER/MERCI thought I'd check here first to see if anyone has one sitting on their workbench, going unused and are looking to sell it. If you have one you want to sell me, PM me or...
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    Boating cost comparison calculator

    Check this out: http://www.discoverboating.com/buying/budgetplanner.aspx I found it on the Discover Boating website it may be somewhat biased, what do you think?
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    Bravo III anode question

    Can anyone explain why Mercury recommends Aluminum anodes for Bravo III but Zinc anodes for Bravo I & II? Also should I use aluminum anodes on my trim tabs? My boat will be in a wet slip , saltwater all season with shore power hooked up and a working Mercathode. I searched the previous posts...
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    2009 270DS cockpit cover on Ebay

    Found a used cockpit cover on ebay for a 2009 270DA up for auction, last I looked it was at $5. I am not connected with it in any way, I just fell upon it. I wish it would fit mine I'd jump in on it but it doesn't. Just google Ebay and enter the item number 290669576101 in Ebay search if your...
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    Ebay manifold score

    If you're shopping for exhaust manifolds learn to use Ebay. I've been shopping for a while and suffering from sticker shock. But my patience paid off, I found genuine Mercury, cast iron, new in the box, non E coat, manifold for $199 riser for $169. Shipping wasn't too bad either. This is for a...
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    Need some spacer info

    Need some riser/spacer info I plan to replace my exhaust system this season and got a good price on a pair of genuine Merc. manifolds. Last season I measured the dimension of the spacers needed and wrote it down so I wouldn't forget but being over 50 I cannot remember where I put it.:smt101...
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