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    Looking For Referrals For Formica Counter Guy And Vinyl Flooring Guy

    A buddy of mine has a project on a 79 Trojan F44 he is renovating and is looking for referrals to someone who can do hands on custom formica/laminate counter work and someone who can lay Plasteak rolled linoleum in his salon. He's been having a tough time finding a reliable contractor that...
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    Lost wiper blade aluminum insert-HELP!

    I was taking off my wiper blades this weekend to give them a fresh coat of paint. The spring loaded end snapped back and the aluminum cone shapped insert that keeps the arm from spinning popped out and went in the water. Searay dealer said they don't seel them seperate have to buy the arm...
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    Found tapping in engine

    I think the picture is showing the head gasket out of round. The plan is to get a new long block installed.
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    Found tapping in engine

    Heads needed to come off as compression was good and valvetrain was good. Found one piston melted on edge down to ring. It appears the fuel injector stopped working or was not spaying enough gas and leaned out. Any one have any issues with fuel injectors? I never felt anything, motor ran...
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    Bad engine tap

    Engine tap.......compression test done today-good, valve covers pulled-no signs of failed parts. Shop is trying to find what cylinder is tapping tomorrow. Could be a bad lifter or cam shaft? Does any one know if this engine has roller lifters? Exhaust elbows not leaking, oil is clean.
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    Bad engine tap

    Took a 2 hour ride this weekend port engine dropped 500 rpms once readjusted throttles and everthing seemed fine. spent 5 mins at 1,000 rpms thu no wake zone and then slowed to idle to dock and the port engine started tapping very loud. Check the oil, full and clean. Engine runs smooth Any...
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    house batteries don't last

    Yes that would help but, I would rather not even run the genny if I don't have to.
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    house batteries don't last

    Need some info on what I can do to make house batteries last longer on the hook. Fridge running, radio, anchor light....run the genny several times during the day for about a hour, lunch, dinner and just before bed. I have a 38 sundancer with 5 batteries(1 genny, 2 each engine, house is the...
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    spark plug gap 7.4 merc horizons?

    Where would I find the correct gap for my plugs. 2001 38 with 7.4 merc horizons mpi Aslo....one engine is hard starting cold, takes 3 or 4 times to start. Cleaned throttle blades, replaced cap and rotor, fuel filter. Does this engine have an IAC (idle air control valve), I can't find one.
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    Wood trim seperating

    look at the right side edge of the cabinet.
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    Wood trim seperating

    Whats the best glue/adhesive to fix the interior wood trim that is seperating at the edges? Was this way when boat was purchased. My guess is you have one shot to fix this correctrly and clean.
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    Tape at water line

    Does any one know where to get matching tape for 2001 38 sundancer gold/black? Sea Ray wants $600.00 for 75ft. I only need about 15ft to touch up some scratches. :wow:
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    zincs and bottom paint questions

    Thanks, they told me the copper in the paint makes pits in the nibrel. Mine are already pitted, just wanted to save some clean time. Why does it only last 6 months on yours?
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    zincs and bottom paint questions

    When my 2001 38 sundancer was pulled for the survey the marina told me sea ray does not advise on putting zincs on the shafts any more and left them off. Any one heard of this? Every other boat including the sea rays around the marina seems to have them installed. Second is bottom paint, my...
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