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    That "used" boat smell

    Anyone have a magic formula for getting rid of that "boat" smell in the cabin. Hard to describe it, definitely not mold as I have eradicated that, but more like plasticky (is that a word?)maybe from the vinyl cushions or the material on the seats and bunk? I keep the AC on and clean...
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    Strange electrical issue

    I finally launched my boat this week, kinda in a rush as I have been busy and didn't have a bunch of time to check all my systems. When I turned on the stereo, radar and vhf, no power. luckily I had power to my Garmin GPS and depth finder as I was heading from the Cape up to Boston. I was close...
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    Mixing batteries

    I have 4 Interstate 27 batteries, 2 of which will not hold a charge. They are only 3 years old. I want to replace those 2 with 31's. (Sam's club, $99 each) Is it ok to have 2 27's and 2 31's? If so, would I keep them together, 2- 31's on port side and 2 -27's under the rear facing seat or mix...
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    Salt in thermostat housing

    As part of winterizing my boat, I removed the tstat housing as somewhere on this forum someone suggested pouring the pink antifreeze into the engine from there, and I also want to replace the tstats anyway. On one engine, there was a small amount of salt on the coil of the tstat as well as on...
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    RIB question

    I'm purchasing a used West Marine inflatable today. The pictures look like it's brand new, although I think it's over 10 years old. The owners told me never to fold or roll it up as that causes it to develop pinhole leaks. They have only had to patch it once in all the time they've owned it. Is...
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    Stand, sit, or kneel?

    I just completed my first "road trip" with the boat. Left Hyannis, through the Cape Cod canal, up to Boston and down the Charles River to the Watertown Yacht club, where I'll be for the summer. This was a trip I have been dreaming about since I purchased the boat in the fall Conditions were...
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    Fuel pump

    I just tuned up my engines and had the carbs rebuilt. Last fall the starboard engine was not running properly as the carb was corroded, but it would start, just not run well and cut out often. When I tried to start it up, no fuel was coming into the carb, if I primed it, it started right up. I...
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    Shore power issue

    I recently bought an adapter so I could connect my shore power cord to my house outdoor outlet. The reverse polarity light on the panel lights up. What does that mean? Thanks!
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    Tab deflection question

    I'm finally getting ready to launch, even though the weather still stinks up here, and doing some final checks. I was checking the trim tab operation and noticed that they don't deflect down very far, even though the piston seems to be extended out. I forgot to take a picture of up vs down but...
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    Pettit Hydro Coat

    So we survived this Nor'easter and now getting ready for bottom paint . I got an email today from wholesale marine, this is on sale for $159/Gal Has anyone used these water based antifouling paints? It seems like a good product on paper Thanks
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    Replacing Ice maker in 96 330 Sundancer

    Has anyone replaced the ice maker withy a fridge....is it possible?
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    Horn on 96 330

    I just purchased a 96 330 that is in great shape. I've read through the entire 330 Forum and have gained a lot of valuable information, but nothing about my problem. The PO told me the horn doesn't work and he just used a hand held. I'd like to replace it with trumpet horns on the arch, but...
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