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    For Sale: Raymarine E120s, E80, VHF, radar, and much more

    Raymarine E-120, etc. Is the equipment still for sale and was everything working properly. Thanks
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    Advice requested: PSS bellows loose and leaking

    Have had both PSS and Tide. Replaced current boat with Tide marine System Three years ago, not one drop I know of sense and can replace in water with extra seals already installed on shaft , although I have not had to change the original seals ( twin screw, with two spares on each shaft)...
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    Stabilizers worth the dough?

    Stabilizer worth the bough Added wesmar fins spring 2015 on my 48 ocean Alexander semi d , works very good and roll has been reduced greatly in beam seas also greatly reduces roll in all other seas , pitching is not helped in head seas ,but roll is much less. Put 4.5 s.f. But changed to 7.5...
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    Stand up engine room

    Engine room Engine room height not a problem for my helper.
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    Door lock and roller hardware source?

    On my 2007 Ocean alexander, got key blanks form keyblanksales.com. (Trio # T 06. For door parts try diamondseaglaze.com. Maybe this will help
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    Chesapeake Anchor Holding Power Test

    Thanks for the anchor information Daddyo , 75 lb. danforth is good. Should work for me.
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    Chesapeake Anchor Holding Power Test

    Daddyo, What size danforths are you using as I am considering up sizing & up grading my anchors on my similar size 48 ocean alexander as Grace. Thanks
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    Draft into Everglades city, Florida

    For those that have taking there boat to Everglades city through Indian key pass. From your experience what is the safe deepest draft that can be taking in. I will be going by soon and would like to visit. My boat draft 4 ft. PS Any information into Big Marco pass into Marco Island would also...
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    Crossing the Okeechobee

    Marathon to gulf Which is a good channel form gulf to Marathon leaving from Ft. Myers. Thanks. PS. Draft is 4 ft.
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    Ocean Alexander 43

    Oa 43 Ocean Alexander is very Quality conscious and well designed, have not found any shortcuts in construction on my sedan,although any older boats condition will depend care and upkeep of previous owners. So check thoroughly and personally in addition to surveyor if possible. Good luck. Randal
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    Mantus Anchors

    Mantis anchor Don't know anything about the mantus anchor, but using mantis mooring hook with the mantus bridle. The hook stays on and easy to take off chain when used on anchor chain Check it out on their website. Randal
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    Pss seal engine fitting

    Thanks for the response , according to their website, Marelon is not available in 1/4 in. Pipe. I found it in stainless steel at Grainger.com. Sense ss is used in exhaust mixing elbows. I am going to try it and will monitor. Thanks again, Randal
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    Pss seal engine fitting

    My brass, off the engine fitting feeding raw water to the pss seal broke off. I realize it should have been bronze now. I can not fine one in bronze ( 1/4 pipe to 3/8 in. Barb for hose. my question is what is being used . Will stainless be O.K. Don't think I would want to use plastic or nylon on...
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    Heading to SC for the Winter

    Grand dunes marina in Myrtle Beach is well protected from icw. I have spent time there. Good marina and I was very impressed with staff as checking boat & lines when I was away. Also closet to waccamaw river ( 50 miles of one of the most interesting section of the ice ) , 4 ft. Draft should not...
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    Heading to SC for the Winter

    Ck out Charleston's city marina winter special, Much nicer city with many boaterhb resources. About 100 more miles. Just a thought. Good luck. Randal
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    Georgetown docks

    We like Harborwalk marina, convenient to down town &very good restaurants. It is a very nice marina for a small town. Good luck
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    Ray marine E120 weather overlay

    E120 weather Thanks, Captain
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    Ray marine E120 weather overlay

    Got new boat (to me) with ray marine e 120 classes with sir us xm weather. Does anyone know if unit has chart weather overlay or do you have to used a separate page. Thanks. Ps. Not in my manual
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    Wanted: Ray marine 120 display

    Thanks I wil ck. Them out.
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    Wanted: Ray marine 120 display

    Yes but there was no new or refurbished ones after a # of calls. I was hoping to find one someone we know on forum who knew it was a good one in working order
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    Wanted: Ray marine 120 display

    They are not produced anymore, but I need to purchase one,new or used. Thanks.
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    How does a trawler take rough water?

    Just Bod,How is your 54 ocean Alexander working out and are you happy with it. What modal did is it. I am looking at 48 classic sedan to purchase and your opinion will be appreciated. Also anyone with experience with ocean Alexander. Thinks
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    Aquadrive System

    Many unnecessary moving parts , many more potential problems , shalt must be aligned to thrust bearing and kept within tight tolerance just like with engine or more so because thrust bearing has little or no give, temperature must be monitors or check regularly, not enough benefit for potential...
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