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    Prop Question

    Someone locally has a pair of props for sale. I have 24x24” props. The ones for sale are 24x25 can these be reworked so I can use them? Price is really good for the pair.
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    Freezing Temp

    I mid October I did some damage to the running gear on my boat as we are heading down to Florida with it. I am currently still waiting on the repairs to be completed. The boat is in Delaware City, De. I have posted the ten-day forecast and I’m little concerned about a couple of days of freezing...
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    Total Loss Options

    While underway from NY to FL we hit a submerged jetty in Delaware City. We were able to get the boat into the marina and had it hauled out. Extensive damage to running gear. Bottom line I have an agreed value of 40k and the repair bill is 35k with a 5k deductible. I submitted this claim on...
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    Fiberglass hole fill

    I damaged the keel of my boat when I hit a submerged rock. I sanded and grinder out the area and I am left with a 4 inch area that needs to be repaired. There is a hole about 1 inch by 3” deep that needs to be filled. The hole is not totally thru there is still somelayers of fiber left. Can I...
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    Thicken Epoxy

    Can I use a thicken epoxy on these scrapes?
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    Bleeding Seastar

    I just had my seastar ba125x7-bj rebuilt. I may planning on reinstalling on the boat tomorrow but noticed I do not have any bleeding valves. How do I bleed the system?
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    Seastar Steering leak

    I have developed a leak in my hydraulic steering. We are currently in Atlantic Highlands Marina in NJ heading for Florida. It is an old seastar unit model ba 125x7-bj they no longer make it so I either have to get it rebuilt or find a suitable replacement.
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    Xantrex 458

    I’m having an issue with my xantrex 458. When inverting from 12v to 120v the electric is pulsating every few seconds. 120v lights are flickering. Any ideas on what could cause this?
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    Marquipt Dingy Ram Removal

    My Marquipt dinghy davit crane is leaking hydraulic fluid. It looks like it’s coming from the inner piston possibly a seal. I am trying to get the front piston off and I am unable to remove the upper “pin” so I can get to the other hydraulic ram. We tried to carefully hammered out with a correct...
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    Raritan Elegance

    Hello I finally got round to installing my Raritan elegance toilet. Water is in the bowl but it will not flush when I engage the switch? I can clearly hear the pump working but it does not flush? Any ideas on what could be wrong?
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    Boat Crane/Davit

    Hello All I have a boat crane/davit system on my boat. It started to leak hydraulic fluid today. I think it might just be a hose. Anyway in looking at the crane there is an hydraulic ram underneath the arm that is bolted top and bottom. I was wondering if I remove the bottom bolt can the free...
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    Trouble finding coupler

    I would like to connect two Raritan sani/flex hoses but I cannot find the correct coupler to attach the hoses. I would assume their must be some sort of rigid coupler to connect them using hose clamps? Home depot and Lowes have been zero help. Trying plumbing supply tomorrow. If anyone knows...
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    Installing Raritan Elegance

    I just purchased a Raritan Elegance, I am replacing a vacuflush system toilet. I actually have two vacuflush toilets in the boat. My plan is to keep the forward vacuflush and install the Raritan in the aft cabin. I plan on running new hoses to the tank. Can I simply attach the new hose where the...
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    Transmission Cooler Cleaning

    So my Cummins 6bta has been running a little hot. I just checked the transmission coolers and they were clogged. One had a zinc stuck in there. What is the proper way to clean these. Radiator shop or can I cap of fluid side and soak in barnacle buster?
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    Aquaalarm exhaust temperature alarm

    I would like to install an aqualarm exhaust temperature alarm on my cummins 6bta has anyone had any experience with the installation or the product?
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    Opinions on Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

    So Walmart has 5 gallons of Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 for $64. It is synthetic blend. I would be using this in a Cummins 6BTA motor. What do you think?
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    “Plumbing” a Reverso Manifold

    My old reverso manifold developed an oil leak and could not be repaired. The oil pump was still working well so I decided to buy another manifold. It does not match my current configuration so I am thinking about using copper pipe on the pump side to hook it all together. I do not think their...
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    Garmin P79 Transducer

    I’m trying to find out if a Garmin P 79 transducer will fit my Raymarine ST60+ depth finder. Its a Garmin P79 Adjustable In Hull Transducer 50/200khz W/6-Pin
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    In hull depth finder recommendation

    I would like to install a depth finder with in hull type transducer if anyone has one and it is working well would you mind sharing make and model?
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    Help with jabsco oil change manifold

    Does anyone know where I can find one of these manifolds?
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    Floscan.Question

    I have twin Cummins engines that are equipped with the floscan system. Port instrument has GPH/MPG and my right just has GPH. I’m trying to figure out what’s the port GPH/MPG number represents is it gallons or for miles per gallon?
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    Help identifying this oil changing system

    Can you help me identify this oil changing system that’s on my boat I could not find any labels or anything on it. No
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    Looking for Lowrance 3400 Manual

    Looking for Lowrance 3400 user manual, much appreciated.
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    AutoPilot Pump Replacement

    I have to change out the pump on my Simrad 3000x autopilot. Is this a straightforward swap out should I be concerned with anything? Any tips or suggestions are much appreciated.
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    Can you identify this oil changing system?

    Can somebody identify this oil changing system that I have on my boat. I thought it might be a reverso but I am not sure.
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