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    Long winters nap....

    Well, after the saga of 2 failed replacement long blocks from Volvo back to back, she got in the water mid October and I was able to put 20 hours on her. Had the shop do the break-in oil change and everything looks good so far. Now winterizing is complete and ready for the long winters nap until...
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    what to do in Charleston, SC (by car) ???

    The wife and I are thinking of stopping there for 2 nights on our way back from FL after visiting in-laws for xmas. I have always heard good things, but not sure what to do there (shop, drink, eat)? Worth the stop? Any recommendations? Cheers, TDS
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    Attn: Pirate Lady and Others - Need Dock Bar Recommendations

    I am still dealing with continued failed long blocks (new) from Volvo (long, painful story, lol) and will be chartering a boat (Jeanneau NC 33) for 1.5 weeks in the end of July. Looking for your top 3 dock bar recommendations in and around Middle River. Cheers, TDS
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    Boat rental / charter in Middle River / Baltimore area?

    Long story short, dreaded engine issues (2 failed "new" Volvo long blocks) has my boating season delayed this year. However, I have a really good allowance from my insurance company to rent / charter boats while mine is out of order. Only stipulation is it cannot be larger than my current boat...
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    The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show - anyone been there?

    Anyone been to this? It is fairly local to me and cheap, but I am not really into bow riders, center consoles or fishing, so not sure if it worth my time.... January 20-22, 2023 Maryland State Fairgrounds 2200 York Rd Timonium, MD 21093
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    St. Michaels in Dec - Food recommendations

    The wife are going to St. Michaels late December for 2 nights, by car :-( Never been there in the off season, hopefully some restaurants are still open. Any recommendations?
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    Annapolis Boat Show - recommendations

    Wife and I are going to the powerboat show this year. This is my first time and I have only been to the sailboat show once, about 12 years ago. Any recommendations on parking, lunch, etc.?
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    Annapolis Power Boat Show - 2022

    The wife and I are thinking of going this year. I have only been to the sailboat show 10 years ago but never the power boat show. Any advice? Just looking to day dream of newer boats and look at neat "stuff". No agenda, other than a good lunch. Would Friday be less crowded than Saturday...
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    Certified Volvo Penta (gas) mechanic needed - Middle River, MD area

    Anyone have a recommendation for a certified Volvo Penta (gas 8.1) mechanic in the Middle River, MD area? New longblock is under warranty and I am trying to avoid taking it back to Haven Harbor in Rock Hall. Thanks,
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    Purpose/Use of Battery Parallel Switch?

    Rookie question - What is this switch used for on the dash? Cheers,
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    This one is for Pirate

    Pirate - pretty easy, but can you name the dock bar I was at?
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    Anyone use a Jackery for temporary A/C power instead of generator?

    I was thinking of getting a Jackery 1000/1500 portable power station to use for A/C power when on the hook or away from the dock instead of running the generator, for temporary things like blender, TV, coffee maker, etc... Looks like you could use a 110 to 30 amp adapter and then plug it...
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    Intermittent Depth Readings - Raymarine ST60 / E80

    Noticed lately that my depth reading is intermittent. It will work for several minutes, then it shows no reading, then it will read 30 feet (in 5 feet of water). Any ideas on where to start looking for the issue? 2008 Raymarine ST60 and E80 electronics. Cheers,
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    Office View

    Might be a little chilly this morning....but nice and warm in the office.
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    Finally Home!!

    After 1.5 years since purchase and delays with engine parts and covid crap, the boat is finally at my home marina from Rock Hall. Did a sea trail with the mechanic yesterday and made the 24 mile trip solo from Rock Hall to Middle River . Conditions were PERFECT! I was the only boat out...
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    8.1 Volvo, stumbles in mid to high RPMS, will not get on plane

    Long story short, port engine ran fine during sea trial (fall 2020), then boat sat for 1 year while work was completed on starboard engine. Then we took it for a sea trial in late fall (2021) after starboard engine work was completed, and now port engine does not get into mid or high RPMS...
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    St. Michaels (and area) restaurants

    We will be staying a week at a house just outside St. Michaels. Anyone have some good restaurant recommendations in St. Michaels and surrounding areas? Plan is to eat out once per day (either breakfast, lunch, or dinner). As of now we are traveling by car, but we have our fingers crossed that...
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    St. Michaels (and area) restaurants

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    Keep port and stbd fuel tanks connected or separate?

    My fuel tanks look to be connected via a valve. Previous owner has the valve open so the tanks are connected together. Is it common practice to do this or should I shut the connection valve so they can be independent of each other? Cheers,
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    How do these plumbing fittings work?

    I removed my ice maker and need to remove the water line feeding it (middle "T" connection) or block off the "T". How do these plumbing fittings work? Thanks in advance!
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