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    Replacing thruhull transducer & faring block

    I will be replacing a thruhull transducer & faring block with a new ducer and block. The old one was in there when I bought the boat 12 years ago. Any issues with using the existing hole and existing faring block to mount the new transducer? How does one actually remove the old transducer...
  2. Hick

    Replacing thruhull transducer & faring block

    I will be replacing a thruhull transducer & faring block with a new ducer and block. The old one was in there when I bought the boat 12 years ago. Any issues with using the existing hole and existing faring block to mount the new transducer? How does one actually remove the old transducer...
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    Starboard engine "sluggish" above 2400 rpm

    When I took my boat for a ride 2 days ago, the starboard engine ran fine, but only up to approx. 2400 rpm. I like to cruise at 3200 rpm and have not had any acceleration issue before. This last time; however, the engine did not respond to more throttle. it got sluggish as I gave it more...
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    Engine oil leaking from timing chain cover and oil pan seal

    The mechanic in the boatyard where I store my boat for the winter indicates there is oil leaking from the timing chain covers and the oil pan forward seals in both engines. The boat is a 1998 370 Express and the engines are the original 7.4 horizons. The mechanic says that both engines need to...
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    Umbrella for cockpit

    I am planning on making a "patio" umbrella to cover the rear end of my cockpit. I have a 1998 370 Express, with a large and wide cockpit. I already have a bimini fore and aft of the radar arch. The boat has built in rod holders on each side. I'm thinking of conduit or something similar in...
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    All around nav light mounting un

    On my 1998 370 Express, the all around nav light attaches to the mounting bracket of the radar mount under the radar unit. The attachment is screw on with 3 pronga connecting. From there it runs parallel towards the rear of the boat, then has a 135 degree bend in the pole as it clears the...
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    Recessed cabin lighting

    My 1998 Amberjack Express has 6 recessed light fixtures in the ceiling of the galley. They are held in place by springs that are have put tension on "arms" above the ceiling. In replacing a bulb recently, one of the arms broke off. Does not appear to be repairable. These fixtures are chrome...
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    Installing engine compartment insulation

    Several pieces of insulation have fallen off of the walls or ceiling in my engine compartment. They are generally 2 ft by 4 ft in size, and also feel tacky. However, if I put them back where they belong, they fall off sooner or later. I am thinking that I should coat the tacky surface with...
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    Air Horn Installation

    I plan on installing an air horn on our 1998 370 Express AJ. I plan on installing the air tank and compressor motor in the engine compartment. There is a step down there which also functions as a bench when one is down there checking the oil and other light duty chores. I plan to install the...
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    Galley sink replacement

    The galley faucet is leaking whenever the hot water is turned on, but not leaking otherwise. I think the faucet is a Scandvik standard galley mixer. I see the slow leak coming out thru the hot water knob. I can not figure out how to pull that knob to check the inside for the source of the...
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