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    RV vs Boat? - Thoughts?

    Owned both and feel that one is not a substitute for the other.
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    Intermittent Buzzing Sound Coming From Dash?

    Believe it or not but I had this problem and it was the black rubber protective half ball shaped plug on windscreen passthrough. At certain speeds above 28mph the wind would blow into the rubber stop (where screw fastener lives) causing a high pitch whistle noise or buzzing that appeared to come...
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    Temp Gauge indicates Hot, But engine is Not Hot

    Check sender connection, and wiring connections not just at sender (use schematic). If all checks out try sender.
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    Winterizing Myself

    Suggest watch youtube video or buy one of Ed Shermans books from Amazon for boaters.
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    Engine or Electrical Problem?

    Agree with corrosion. Water intrusion in connectors is the biggest problem I have seen and corrosion even after things dry out can cause ccts to lose continuity.
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    Thunderstorms

    I have been caught in several severe storms and the worst was a wind storm minus any thunder. I came out of it alive and parked the boat for a week. Get back out there and learn each time I guess.
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    Est cost

    I like this. My wife is the socalled boss too. I affectionately call her the finance minister of the family. Anything boat related is usually a big no no if not discussed.
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    Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2017

    Been to the Miami show so maybe I will visit this show someday...
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    Jet Ski Accident - Kills One - Dayton TN - 9/2/17

    Hate jet skis. When they sneak up behind me and jump my wake I just slow down to a stop til they leave.
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    Basic electricity, explained

    Thanks for sharing. Gotta love ohms law stuff.
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    Fridge Replacement Opinions

    We have used a German made waeco and loved it.
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    Help! Battery charger not working...

    More info on charger would be handy. Aftermarget guest or Prosport? Etc..
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    Battery isolator with battery tender

    If you mean the isolator is a disconnect switch? As in I turn it off...that is the best scenario anytime the boat is laid up for any amount of time.
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    Experience trucking our boat

    I have trailered a 23 foot boat all the way from Seatlle to Georgia. Just watch bearings and take it easy...
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    So how did you become a boater?

    My father owned a boat and when fresh out of college I bought my first.
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    Spark plug replacement?

    What exactly is the popping sound? Exhaust or inside engine compartment...
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    New batteries question

    Starting batteries are dedicated to short burst high amperage draw (loads) like those encountered during cranking. Dual purpose or deep cycling are designed for deep discharge (over and over) which starting batteries cannot tolerate. Consider your house bank and starting bank. Follow ABYC...
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    MUST HAVE Transom moun led underwater lights

    Now that summer is wrapping up it is time to start thinking about Fall projects... I am selling a pair of BRAND NEW LED underwater lights from Abyss, model Mini Starfish. Online retail price of just ONE Abyss Mini Starfish light is $299.99 (each). - I am selling a set of TWO for HALF the online...
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    Mercmonitor and Smarttow parts (like new)

    I have a nice Mercmonitor and new Smarttow assembly set for sale. Will accept PayPal and ship via priority post. Items are fully working and were when we upgraded my fathers new boat with Livorsi Marine componentry. I have had these parts now for two years and will accept a reasonable offer...
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