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    Racor Model 900 Filter Change

    I would like to change the filters on my racor model 900. This is my first time doing this. Instead of the T handle I have pressure gauge. Do I remove pressure gauge to get to filter?
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    Moorings at Block Island, RI

    Thinking about going to block this Monday for an overnight, how late does the launch run? Is there a fee?
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    WiFi Booster

    It works pretty well a few feet from my boat. What’s the best way to test it?
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    WiFi Booster

    My marina supplies WiFi but I can barely connect at my ship. Will this work I’m bringing in the signal? Will I need a pc to configure?
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    WiFi Booster

    Hi we recently splashed our boat but our marina WiFi signal is weak at our slip as us our cell service 2 bars. Can anyone recommend a booster or extender for the WiFi?
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    Paint thinner for bottom painting

    I have removed all the barnacle remains from the bottom of the boat and roughed up the bottom with a 3m scotch-brite pad. I then washed the bottom. When it dried I ran my hands along it and I am still get powdered ablative paint to come off. Should I pressure was the bottom to remove the...
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    Paint thinner for bottom painting

    Ablative paint as per previous owner. It looks like it has not been painted in a while.
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    Paint thinner for bottom painting

    Thank you!
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    Paint thinner for bottom painting

    I am in the process of prepping my boat bottom for painting. I need to wipe the entire surface with a paint thinner, can any thinner be used? The manufacturer recommends Petitt 120 thinner but its expensive. Also any idea how much I would need to wipe a 41' down?
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    Just bought a 1999 Avon Rib

    Just bought a 1999 Avon 310 dinghy curious if anyone has had this type. Does this take a long or short shaft?
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    My battery set-up

    How many AGM's do you have in your housebank? I was thinking about going with 400Ah housebank.
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    My battery set-up

    The one bad battery was due to a faulty alternator which I have since replaced. It gave me issues all of last season.
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    My battery set-up

    Thanks one and all for the replies. I now have some direction as to where to go. I think 6 - 6v batteries will fit for my house bank going to take some measurements.
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    My battery set-up

    Are these the batteries you are referring to? https://www.samsclub.com/p/duracell-golf-car-battery-group-size-gc2/prod3590228?xid=plp_product_1_1
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    My battery set-up

    Last year we moored for the season so we relied on the genset. This year we have a slip so I will have shore power.
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    My battery set-up

    Thanks David was able to download article.
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    My battery set-up

    Yes I am you on running the generator as little as possible. I essentially want to do the same thing as you do. Could you recommend a brand and model of 6v batteries and quantity.
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    My battery set-up

    Not sure if the golf batteries are worth the investment. How often do you use your 12v system? I have a generator with seperate battery and twin cummins diesels with their own starting battery.
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    My battery set-up

    My current battery system set up by the previous owner consists of 2 - 4d starting batteries and 2 4d batteries for the house 12v system. One of my starting 4d batteries is bad and will need to be replaced. I was thinking of taking one of the 4d house batteries switching it with the bad...
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    Alternator Pully Removal

    Thanks for the reply used a battery powered impact gun worked like a charm. I’m going to have the old unit rebuilt.
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    Alternator Pully Removal

    Finally getting around to removing my non working alternator. I am trying to remove the old pulley to put on new unit. I have it in a vise and the nut is just spinning. Do I need an impact gun to remove?
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    Cost to service props

    Thanks for the replies I was looking for a ball park price. I have a good shop near by will call them tomorrow.
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    Cost to service props

    I would like to know what it cost to have my props serviced. I have 6bta engines with 24x24 props.
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    Inverter Question

    I picked up a xantrex 458 inverter 2000 watt. I really just want to run the fridge and make a cup of coffee without have to start the genset. I have 50amp shore power coming in will it have any effect on the charger on the inverter?
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    Sundolphin 12

    Anyone have an opinion/experiences on the sundolphin 12 as a water tender? I would storing on my rear hard top using a deck crane lift...
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