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  1. jmcdboater

    Gadgetry

    Question for the group….so a Mechanic is on the boat, mains rumbling in idle, one of the tacks is reading 600-700, right where I want it. The other tach is reading 1000-1100, but the engine does not sound any different(faster idle) and the synchronizer is reading 12 o’clock…dead even. So the...
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    Marine Heat shrink Terminals

    Hey everybody, preparing to change an old & outdated barrel-type fuse block to a marine-grade blade-type fuse block. I’ve gotten marine-grade terminals from West Marine, do I have to buy a heat-gun to perform the heat shrink? Will a hair dryer work? Will a cigarette lighter work? My first time...
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    Old fuse Panel

    Hi Everybody, Need some help. We have an older girl, ‘88 300 SunDancer. See attached picture of an old fuse block, I need to replace it. Should I be trying to find one like this, or just get something newer? I’m having trouble with blowing fuses on my Vaccuflush pump, I think my pump might be...
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    Saving $ on oil/spark plug change

    My wife and I just bought our 1988 300 Sundancer. Twin 5.7 350 Mercs. We are retired (read:fixed income). Vessel just back into water after having outdrives (Bravo I) serviced, raw water impellers and shift cables replaced, one badly corroded bell housing replaced, two bellows replaced, and all...
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