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    Upholstered cushion

    This is nice tool to pry it off, and also happens to work well for snaps. Just lay down some masking tape to avoid scratching the gel-coat.
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    So you got yourself COVID vaccine. Think you can’t get COVID? Think again.

    I pretty much agree with everything you just said. I'm just skeptical of that "news" report.
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    Upholstered cushion

    It uses Christmas tree fasteners. so it is a friction fit. You have to get some leverage and pry it outwards.
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    How to maintain the windlass

    Yeah, but then you have to have it spliced and the problem you're solving is not having a chain-rope transition.
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    How to maintain the windlass

    Sounds like a good plan. Make the cut line long enough to easily reach from the deck but not long enough to reach the windlass.
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    How to maintain the windlass

    In addition to making sure your rode is pliable and the splice is clean, also take a look at the tensioning "finger" on your windlass. These can wear away over time, and the spring can become weak. Best upgrade I made was going all chain. If you do so, make sure you attach it to your boat with...
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    Garmin 5212 Replacement/Upgrade

    There are NMEA GPS antennas that your Garmins and your VHF will happily use. I use one because I like having a single source of truth for positional info. Bonus points in that a NMEA GPS antenna on your arch will have much better reception than that which is built into your devices
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    Garmin 5212 Replacement/Upgrade

    All your chart and software updates can happen through ActiveCaptain so you shouldn't need to access the physical card very often if at all. That said, I do have the remote card reader because...nerd. To connect your VHF to your 2 MFDs you will need; - 1 NMEA backbone cable - 3 terminators - 3...
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    Bikini forum due to popular demand

    You gotta wonder. Are there humans behind these AI Bots, or are they just running amok on the internet? We should track them down. I wonder if bot-murder is a thing.
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    Ignition key is not turning anymore

    I'd try spraying some silicon lube into the key cavity and then quickly moving the key in and out of the ignition 10 or so times. These switches can get gummed up at which point the springs aren't able to line up the tumblers. If that doesn't work, you'll probably need to replace the ignition...
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    Adding a Third Battery

    Sounds like you are off to a great start. Adding an additional battery in parallel shouldn't require any other changes as long as you don't go crazy with additional loads. The idea here is to last longer with your current typical load, not to add additional load, as may be the temptation. That...
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    Hull cracked and water dripping

    My guess is, leaving it in the water for a month saturated the exposed stringer(s). That is pronounced $$$$
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    Garmin 5212

    LMGTFY: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=9158&tab=software
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    Hull cracked and water dripping

    Still dripping after 5 months, or did you use the boat recently? Sea Ray sport cruisers are solid core below the waterline.
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    Adding a Third Battery

    I guess it depends on your current setup and how much room you have. My 310 came with 2 "house batteries" on one bank and one battery on the other. The house bank starts the genie and the starboard engine and runs †he cabin. The other bank starts the port engine and runs the helm electronics. I...
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    Deodorant......all over

    What if we find out that pheromones are the only thing that makes us want to do the nasty. Extinction by deodorant. Who woulda thunk it?
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    Bikini forum due to popular demand

    That's good news, as rusty nails is about all most of us have these days.
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    Bikini forum due to popular demand

    If I knew then what I know now...
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