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  1. Kurt

    Waterline Scum

    My boat is out of the water getting the drives serviced and I want to clean the scum around the waterline. The boat is bottom painted and could probably use a repaint however, I want to wait until next year. Can I use an acidic hull cleaner such as Zing to clean the waterline without damaging...
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    Signal Flare question

    I have a legal question. Must you legally carry a signal flare gun on a coast gaurd documented boat that is navigated within an inland lake? I attempted to find this info on the coastguard site but got lost in the legal verbage. Help please.
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    Alloy Marine "Suck Up" oil extractor

    Has anyone used this? Since I upgraded to twins and a gen I need someting bigger. Any other product suggestions are welcomed. Thanks
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    Shower sump question

    Every year I open the sump and clean the scum off the pump and housing, it gets pretty bad actually because my wife uses the shower all the time. My question is: is there any product that I could dump down the shower drain to kind of keep it clean during the year? I thought about vinegar or...
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    Faulty GFCI

    Can I replace the gally GFCI with a standard home GFCI that you can buy at Lowes or do I need to order a marine grade from MM. I also have a local near buy RV World which I am sure would carry similar a similar 15 amp item. The green light is on but sometimes I need to plug and replug to get...
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    65th Anniversary of D-Day

    Today marks the 65th anniversary of the greatest amphibous assualt ever attempted. Operation Overloard as it is known was the great crusade to penetrate Hitler's Atlantic wall in the liberation of France and the defeat of Nazi Germany. Without the courage and sacrifice of many men we may all be...
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    I am Jealous

    The wife and I spent this past week on the gulf coast of Florida. Mostly Destin but we went down to Panama City Beach one day to go to Shell Island. I saw so many newer model Sea Rays, anything from big Sundecks to 48 foot hardtops. I was impressed to see many Sea Ray dealers still going...
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    Boat Lift Walkways

    Since I have this obsession with my boat being spotless I installed these walkways on both sides of my lift so I can clean and wash easily. Boatfloater Inc. wanted $2500 for a set of galvanized walkways. I made these from 2X12 deck lumbar and lined them with painted 2X2 angle iron. I attached...
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    Trailer Trim Question

    I was wondering if there is any increase of wear to the bellows or anything else from frequently using the trailer trim? The reason I am asking is that I have to use the trailer trim to clear my lift when backing my boat over my lift for overnighers. BTW the motor is off and I am hand pushing...
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    Courtesy Call from MM

    I got a courtesy call from MM yesterday asking if there was any recommendations for improvement for the service/sales departments. Overall I have been impressed with MM except a few issues. I feel they resolved most promptly. I think service is going to be MM bread and butter this year versus...
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    Multi-Tool-Knife (Leatherman) recommendation

    I am in the market for a new Multi-Tool-Knife as I have lost my original Leatherman. My original had a terrible grip or lack there of. I am looking to spend about a $100. I am sure many of you have these and use these aboard so I would like something convenient to boating needs. I tried this...
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    Base Plate Insert for Tables

    Does anyone know where I can buy an insert or fill cover for the aluminum flush mounted post holder for the tables on the deck or cabin. I never use the tables and would like something to cover the hole to prevent gunk from collecting in there. Should I just fabricate something myself? Anyone...
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    Plastic Bunk Boards?

    Does anyone know where I can buy planks of the plastic bunk boards that are commonly found on Boatfloater lifts. I am needing approximately two pieces that are 16 feet long. I am wanting to constuct a walkway on each side of my lift so I can easily wash the hull. An example of the material is...
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    Unhooking Batteries

    I am curious of your thoughts and recommendations of unhooking the batteries over the winter while in storage. This is the first newer boat I have owned. In the past with my older boats even with a dual battery perko, I still unhooked the batteries over the winter to prevent any extra amp draw...
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    Garmin 430 review

    I am looking into buying a inexpensive small GPS, like a Garmin 430 or something comparable. Any thoughts, reviews, ideas would be greatly appreciated. This is an example of what I am looking to buy.https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=148&pID=8054
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    How would you handle this?

    I have kept my boat in dry storage all this year and as the season progressed I kept seeing black streaks about 6 inches long on exactly both sides of the hull as the boat was being lifted out of the water. So, I pulled it out to inspect it and found extensive rubber ground into the hull...
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    generator hours

    I am looking into buying a little older but bigger boat with generator. The question I have is: what is normal or what is considered normal hours on the generator for say a 2002-2003 boat with a 5k generator? If so any pros and cons to different brands that you have experienced would help...
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    BoatersWorld Shoppers Beware

    I purchased by online order a new Portable head for my boat on July 1st. It stated 7-10 day shipping which I was happy with. I realized this weekend it had been almost 3 weeks and still a no show. I check my email and it reads..."Sorry, we have not forgot about you and will send the item as soon...
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    In Water Boat Show Port of Kimberling, Table Rock Lake

    This weekend is a in water boat show at Port of Kimberling on Table Rock Lake. There has been recent flooding of the lake but the lake is dropping slowly. I have been down twice over the last week and the lake is safe to run if you follow the main channels and centers of coves there is also no...
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    Speaker upgrade

    I thought I would show a few pics of my upgraded speakers since this seems to be a hot topic. I have a 2 Rockford amps. One independant to the Sub, and one to the JL's on the deck. the stock Clarion stereo powers the Panasonics in the foreward cabin. BTW it Rocks! The LCD is a 15' mounted on a...
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