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    I'm dripping......

    Well, not me but my rudder packing is in need of replacing and I don't know the correct size. Any help, tips....would be greatly appreciated. BTW I am doing this while she is in the water. :smt017 Thanks
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    Red LEDs vs. Blue LEDs

    I changed out my cockpit lights and the three under the radar arch from the old white to red/white/off switched led lights. My bud who has his boat down the pier went with all blue. What we found this weekend was pretty cool and wanted to hear it from the forum. The blue led lights were...
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    Canvas washing

    I have been asking around and can't get the question answered, no one seems to really know. So I ask the panel: Can you wash your canvas in an industrial type washing machine and if so using what detergent? I do understand after washing it is always a good idea to treat with water proofing...
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    Need vents

    Anyone know the sizes of the side vents on the 1988 EC and where I can find them? I left that info on the boat and I am hoping for a quick answer ........thanks as always. :smt013
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    Non skid, no shine ?

    My 88 EC is new to us and is need of some serious help on the upper deck. I have already scrubbed and am now in the process of removing as much oxidation as possible. I don't want to wax the non skid but am looking for that shine we all like to see. Woodys Wax looks like it might be the...
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    Pump out

    This is my first year with my EC and I really need to pump out the holding tank as it is full. The marina hasn't turned the pump out pump back on but say it will be in service this week. Is there a way to deodorize and really "clean" the inside of the holding tank? :smt089
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    Sediment in the water filter

    First season, found some well, a lot of sediment, sand looking stuff in the screen just prior to the water pump. I cleaned this bad boy at least four times and still have sediment accumulating after flowing It. Is there a quick fix? I am not going to be drinking this water but I don't want it...
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    Boat name poll

    My current boat's name is "Get Over It". The wife and I are trying to decide if we want to rename it to "Anita Break II ". Her name is Anita and our last boat was named Anita Break. Am I tempting the water gods? What's your vote ?:huh:
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    It's bugging me

    As we have had a mild winter here in the mid Atlantic the bug population is sure to explode. I have heard conversations saying the bug zappers actually lure bugs from a distant due to its blue lights. It's not a wise idea to burn candles on boats, and the sprays sometime run me away. So what...
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    Rub rail

    Having no idea on whether I can do this or shoul I hire it out, how do you replace your rub rail and what kind of challenges can I expect? Should I just get the beer and hire a professional to do it ? :smt100
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    On the agenda today

    The water is on at the marina, the clocks move ahead one more hour closer to summer. Now it's time to get started. today: Get rid of all the pink liquid in all of the water lines. install new plotter Troubleshoot windlass evaluate the impeller rlacement process have a beer have another beer...
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    Port hole install

    I am replacing all four of my port and starboard side windows towards the front. I am getting the plexiglass but I want or need to know how to do this and what exactly I may need. The boat is currently in the water so with any hope I won't have to haule her out. Any and all help is much...
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    Anybody have one of these.......

    Looking for some feedback on this unit lowrance Hds 5m nautic Insight plotter model # 140-23 It looks to be a newer unit and I am told its a plotter only but can be upgraded. I have looked and haven't found anything good or bad posted on the web. I a hoping somebody here at CSR can give me...
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    Small Holes

    I found two small holes, about the diameter of a pencil the previous owner had covered with silicone. Well the silicone doesn't adhere very well or is just coming apart as a result I have, two holes. They aren't real big just holes inside of the primary one. What would be the general consensus...
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    Marine Speakers

    Good Day Fellas, In the past I have replaced my deck speakers with regular automobile speakers, this year being no exception. It seems like these are better sounding and don't cost as much and last years before I find a real difference. I do understand that no real speaker is designed to be...
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    Chart plotter head spin

    For the life of me I can't decide on which plotter I want to get for the Chesapeake bay and rivers in Maryland. I have read pondered and read some more and am still lost. I prefer a plotter by itself in case of the unit failing the whole system isn't compromised. I'm tossing it out for all of...
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    Looking for a template

    Anybody have a template for the rear deck of a 1988 340 EC ? Looking at putting some carpet down and am not real good at those drawing thingers. As always thanks
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    Gotta lean...

    My 88 340 exp. cruiser has a small lean to the starboard side. I don't really know why except the kitchen and head are all on that side. Any ideas on how to level her out while at dock ? :huh:
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    Two weekends and I'm seeing the light

    As most of you know I just purchased my first Sea Ray this month a 1988 340 EC. She needs a lot of work and I told some I would keep them in the loop. Good news is the bruises from the bilge pump replacements have disappeared and the scarring is at a minimum to the upper torso I can move, so...
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    Insulation?

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