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    Winterize Volvo Penta 8.2 GSi

    Drained the Volvo Penta today and got it ready for the upcoming freeze. Made a quick video showing the process and where all the drain points are. This is on an early 2000s Volvo Penta 8.2 GSi big block. But the process is pretty similar on a lot of Mercruisers and Volvo Penta V8s Will...
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    Teak table needs work

    I used Rustoleum marine SPAR varnish on mine. It turned our pretty good. I did I think around 4 coats. My table was some sort of composite teak, not true teak planks. So I'm not sure if it would be different for real teak plank. -
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    Is 303 still the go to for isinglass cleaning/protection?

    This 303 cleaner / protector is the one that I have alway used on Isinglass: https://amzn.to/3OnYfdj
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    Engine Data with Simrad Nss Evo 3s

    I did the Fox Marine engine gateway. Ties right in to your NMEA2000 network to display on your chart plotter, and you can also view it via bluetooth on your ipad or phone. -
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    Fox Marine Gateway - Displayed on a Garmin Echomap UHD

    That's great to know! Will definitely do that next time we are on the water. And maybe see if there are more gauges on there that I can add. I know there are lots more parameters that the gateway reads because I can see them on the phone app.
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    Proper Tongue Weight and How to Measure It

    I have always just gone off of the eyeball measurement and the "feel" of the truck once loaded. But this is the first time I have actually used a trailer tongue weight scale. If you tow often I highly recommend grabbing some sort of a tongue weight scale and giving it a shot. You never know how...
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    Fox Marine Gateway - Displayed on a Garmin Echomap UHD

    For the folks that were asking me a while back, how the Fox Marine Gateway displays on the Garmin Echomap UHD. Here ya go. Keep in mind that newer boats will have a lot more gauges displaying. Here's the video: -
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    Mercruiser IAC Muffler Filter thingy in the throttle body

    Do you guys replace your IAC Muffler/Filter/Foam thing every season? I did mine last year and it was filthy black. Helped with idling better after replacement. And quieted down the intake whistling too. For under 10 bucks, I think I'm going to add it to my list of seasonal maintenance. For...
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    Seadek/Marinemat/Aquamarine Protective Top-coat

    Agree, That is great stuff as well!
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    Seadek/Marinemat/Aquamarine Protective Top-coat

    For you guys thinking about waterproofing your canvas, camper tops, or covers. I have used a lot of different things over the years, my favorite by far for canvas is the Starbrite Waterproofing. I use it on our vehicles convertible top as well. It creates a really awesome barrier to where the...
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    Seadek/Marinemat/Aquamarine Protective Top-coat

    start with less aggressive methods. Non-wax carwash/boatwash (make sure it doesn't have wax or sealer in it), along with a carwash mitt. If that doesn't work, use the same solution along with a soft bristle brush, and brush in various directions. If that doesn't work, use some dish soap mixed...
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    Seadek/Marinemat/Aquamarine Protective Top-coat

    That came out looking fantastic!! Same color we have in ours and we love it.
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    Seadek/Marinemat/Aquamarine Protective Top-coat

    Aqua Marine, MarineMat, Seadek, Gatorstep, and all the other EVA foam flooring products are all very similar when it comes to materials they use. You can get them all in various thickness, the thicker you buy the softer it is. The main difference you will see between them is customer service...
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    Alternator Upgrade - Charging 3x faster

    If you have a serpentine belt and not a v-belt then all you need to do is swap your pulley. See the second video in the first post above on the Mercruiser 7.4. Really easy.
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    Alternator Upgrade - Charging 3x faster

    Good point. Mine was 8 gauge so I left it. But if you have 10 gauge wiring then definitely run a larger wire along with the alternator upgrade.
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    Alternator Upgrade - Charging 3x faster

    Just did alternator upgrade on the 8.2L. Went from the factory amp to a 105amp marine alternator. Charging about 3x as fast as before. Great upgrade for any of you V8 guys. I used this same alternator on my old 7.4L Mercruiser as well. You can order this exact alternator here...
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    Seadek/Marinemat/Aquamarine Protective Top-coat

    Nice!! I'm coating my Aqua Marine next weekend. I ordered up a gallon size to use in a pump sprayer. Will probably have more left over to re-apply later if needed.
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    Seadek/Marinemat/Aquamarine Protective Top-coat

    Good eye, I didn't even notice that. Just being lazy and putting whatever on my feet that was in the garage :cool:
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