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    Switching between a lifelong aviation experience to boating

    When the worst happens i know i can swim. Never tried to fly...
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    Restro fitting bilge engine access.

    Or, (if not married) find a 25 yo female gymnast that wants to go boating & watch !
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    Onan 8.0 genset oil pan

    Im going to ass-sume its tin and rusted at the bottom from outside in. Id look at other uses for that engine like highway light sets, lawn maintenance equipt, etc for a pan. Worst case buy the cheapest and take it to a welder & adapt it. And undercoat the bottom first before installing.
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    Above water line hull paint

    I like it , BUT- alot depends on the dimensions of the areas. If the upper is too large, it overpowers the white hull
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    Perko 1" Inline Flush Valve Water Hose fitting for Winterization

    Geez , how many times a year do you winterize ?
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    In Search Of Teak Covers For GB42

    I do canvas, & have done these before on my own boat. You're too far south for me, I'm on Middle River
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    In Search Of Teak Covers For GB42

    Where on Ches are you ?
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    1986 Bluewater Coastal Cruiser Stringer Rot

    First move id suggest is checking shaft alignment to trans. If its in alignment leave the stringer alone, just inject it
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    1986 Bluewater Coastal Cruiser Stringer Rot

    Curious as to determination of rot. Boatyard say so or your analysis ? Not seeing any cracking in photo. Some boat stringers are hollow.
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    Turning a 7 gallon bucket into a propane locker

    1. Consider an RV enclosure, on trailer tongue, looks nice 2. Lay down tanks are not that expensive. Plenty on forklifts, bought one 20 gal used aluminum 1/2 full $75. Check cert date before purchase !
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    Varnish Protection

    I made covers for my 41FT Egg . 6"x2" toe rails, hand rails etc. PITA to put on & take off, snaps in deck or sand bags, cutouts for each stantion. SPIDER HEAVEN. Im gonna do one more then shoot myself.
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    ISO Teak Covers For GB 42 CL

    Depending on where you are, i might help you out. I do canvas in middle river Pm if close
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    Stainless steel work - price check???

    Ask wall thickness.
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    Ceiling carpet glue

    Dont pull it down any more than you have to. It stretches & will leave wrinkles.
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    Mainship Pilot 30 cabin Heat options after hours

    You have a big heat sink in your engine. Would a car heater core, muffin fan & a small circ pump do it ? I have a spot under step to V berth, perfect. Same height as engine, no air lock worry, no eng fumes, no CO. Bring eng up to temp before 10pm
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    Thru Hull Raw Water intake shutoff Valve

    Loosen the nut a LITTLE. Then tap on the stud with the nut still on. It is probably a tapered plug inside & that should break it loose.
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    Thru Hull Raw Water intake shutoff Valve

    Prob has a nut on the opposite end. Loosen nut a bit, then 90 ° either way should close it. Is there an arrow on the square showing flow ? If not id put one on it with a chisel.
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    Hydraulic steering fluid help

    Tks, they think their juice is liquid gold.
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    Hydraulic steering fluid help

    So Mil 5606 fluid is a less expensive replacement for SS fluid ?
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    Raymarine radar help !

    New chip = $55 Since one of them does activate radar im gonna let a guy smarter than me look at it 1st. Can always buy new chip Tks though
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    Raymarine radar help !

    5.69 latest avail
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    Raymarine radar help !

    Checked all 3, 5.69 version. Anything newer ?
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    Raymarine radar help !

    What is a Navionics SE US/Bahamas worth?
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    Raymarine radar help !

    Don't want to pay 50+$ for an update card. Apparently there are issues with SD cards doing a download & install. I was going to use a Navionics card to do it,
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    Raymarine radar help !

    Tried all 3 heads. One connects other 2 do not so cable & dome ok. Replaced CFL's with LED backlight, known E120 problem.
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