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    Richie Super Sport compass

    New in box ( I needed a different mount for my boat) Developed for and tested on offshore race boats the SuperSport Series compasses feature the PowerDamp Plus dial. This dial technology features the PowerDamp dial skirt to prevent oscillation, larger DirectiveForce™ magnets for quick lock on...
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    Diesel leak on tank

    very minor leak from inspection port. Tried to open but it is budging, thinking leaving it and using a sealer. But what can I use with diesel for sealant
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    Engine compartment insulation/sound

    Time to replace it, what have you used that worked well, I don't so much care about heat it stays good with ventilation. But want to cut the sound a bit. The black foam that's in there is about 1.5", no foil. Suggestions?
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    Brand Radar for Axiom

    Been searching but can't get a definitive answer. Are other brand radar domes compatible with Axiom. Perhaps Furuno or Garmin
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    42' Swift Beneteau

    Preliminary listing - more details to follow. I'm going to selling a 2004 Swift 42 soon it's located in Daytona Beach, Florida, if anyone is interested please contact me directly (no brokers) call 631.338.1048 or email for more details and questions. Asking $237,500 There are two others...
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    Yanmar parts

    What places have fair prices on misc parts. water pump impellers etc Also best prices on filters oli/fuel
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    Replacement compass

    My old compass on the bridge needs to be replaced, Any input on the better ones that van hold up exposed to the elements The one there now is small about 3.5" Looking at Richie S-53, F-83
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    Fuel line fitting?

    I'm changing around a few diesel lines Should I use a thread sealant? Is it ok to use hose clamps on hoses to nipple fittings?
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    fuel polishing

    Is it needed when I have a racor primary and a fine filter on the engine? Or how would I know the tanks needed it. The DIY I see online are are simply a Racor and pump recirc fuel?
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    Wiring a 30amp out to a dock

    What is the right way to set this up. Thinking running underground in conduit from the house to sub panel. That's as far as I got so far. I keep seeing thing about grounding issues. Please no comments about hire an electrician, I've wired entire houses. Thanks for your feedback
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    CG Documentation

    I want to get my boat documented, is it a DIY or do I need a service to process the paperwork.
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    color fabric for bimini

    I had white but it was kinda overpowering with the sun shine glare. Was thinking dk blue to match the hull, but that may get too hot? Should cut down glare, I see hardtops that use blue on the underside What's your opinion?
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    New dock options wall or Mooring Poles

    I'm taking to dock builders in the Tampa Fl area to build a dock off the edge of a canal. They want about 30K to build a bulkhead or seawall the other option is build a fixed dock 4'-6' wide 16' long with three poles on each side (6). and a short ramp to the land about 11K It's hard to place...
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    Standing rigging wire diameter

    Want to install new for my short mast, accidentally threw old wire out. 3/32 I was thinking
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    Wire spec masthead/anchor lite

    What size and type of wire should I use the radar mast is only 15' tall. I was thinking 16 or 18ga tinned
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    Tips to remove 5200

    I had to take apart a piece off fiberglass/gel coat. But a lot is still left behind. the area is about a sq foot, I used a sharp wood chisel to get the bulk of it but don't want to damage the gel coat. Was thinking about a heat gun but worried again about the get coat. Any ideas
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    Solar charging two battery banks

    I want to add a flexible panel on a Bimini, two questions 1.how to charge two banks one house one starting use two controllers splitting the solar output. Or are there other way to do it. 2 brand panels like or dislike .
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    Battery switch

    I have 6 of these switches that are eclectically controlled. These are almost $500 new It has a plunger to manually override loss off electric. Not sure why they use these complicated switches I found one had a bad positive connection, opened it up the plunger was corroded I cleaned it up...
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    Starting battery ?

    Starting battery recommend 6LYA-STP, warm weather Thinking 700 CCA I have a separate house bank
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    Yanmar 6LYA-STP prime pump?

    Bleeding the fuel system after filter change If you know on the fuel priming pump when I pump it it is leaking a lot I guess the O ring is shot. But this part doesn't look like it can be unscrewed apart from the pump assembly with wrench like I saw in some pics, looks like all one casting. Is...
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    yamaho 6LYA-STP would not shut down

    Yesterday I changed the fuel filters and went to start it, battery was weak engaged the dual battery switch and it started. But after starting all the engine control gauges turned off, so the shut off button was not working, key on/off not working. Like no power. I shut the fuel tank valve...
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    Yanmar parts online dealers

    Who do you use that has fair prices online for basic filters belts hoses etc
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    Insurance in Fla

    Gieco just sent cancellation they R no longer going thru brokers. Any suggestions who to call?
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    Gas struts

    Anyone have good source for SS gas strut replacements
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    Fl trip from Stuart to west coast

    Thinking about going thru the lake what that trip like? Anything to be concerned about? Tips suggestions
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