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    Bottom paint and wet core

    Got an interesting question for y'all. A friend just had his Sea Ray hauled and the bottom painted. Paint was Pettit Trinidad anti-fouling, black. The boat was surveyed after several days on the hard. The surveyor got high moisture readings over virtually all of the hull below the water line as...
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    Which transmission fluid do you use?

    Hi guys, One of my transmissions needs a bit more fluid; it's at the low fluid mark. The data plates indicate that engine oil cc or cd should be used. Both of these are now obsolete. My transmissions are Twin disc model MG5114 A. What do you guys use? Thanks, Brett
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    Adding Rope Rode

    Howdy, Currently have 130 ft of chain rode only. Thinking about adding another 100 ft (or more) of three strand nylon. What would be an adequate diameter of nylon line for my beast? Going to Bimini soon! Thanks, Brett.
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    Engine paint

    Howdy all, Need to clean and repaint some rusty areas on my engines. I have white Caterpillar engines (except for the rusty areas of course). Any recommendations as to the type of paint and color? I was going to use a spray automotive primer after wire brushing the bad areas. And then paint...
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    Cleaning the air filters

    Howdy, I want to clean my air filters. The Cat manual lists a cleaner and an oil by part numbers but no other info. Anybody know what these materials are and if there are offsets available? Thanks. PS. My local Cat rep had no idea what I was talking about!!!
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    horn

    Howdy, Trying to figure out why my horn gives out such a weak blast. Can barely hear it. First question: Where is the air compressor that operates the horn? The manuals give no clue. Thanks.
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    Engine zincs

    Well I've waited long enough to check the zincs on my cat 3196's. The manual sez after 50 engine hours but my neighbor at the marina sez they should be looked at every 10! Anybody know where I can get a full replacement set of zincs? Thanks, Brett
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    Clarion stereo upgrade and headaches

    Replaced a Clarion CMD5 with a CMD7. Turns out the remotes have a different kind of wire than is compatible with the newer CMD7. Once upon a time (2009?) an adapter was available to allow use of the older cable with newer systems. Alas it has been discontinued. Unless one of the many...
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    Bow thruster battery charger

    Hello all. This is my first post on any forum of any kind ever. Yay! I'm well into the 1980's at last. Currently have a Promatic 21-3 charger from Professional Mariner for my two 8D bow thruster batteries. It just died and I'm wondering what to replace it with. My boat is a 2001 48 foot sedan...
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