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    Nice Dual Console in NJ

    http://newjersey.craigslist.org/boa/1793436725.html
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    Running boat on trailer

    This doesnt pertain to a V20 but I have a Sutphen 20ft speed boat and I used to be able to get under the engine and hook the garden hose (raw water) directly into the raw water feed line but now I just can not get under the engine and need to be able to hook up the water on the pickup mounted on...
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    Gas smell

    Hey fellas I am posting this for my dad who owns a 1987 24 Grady white Offshore. In June we drained the fuel tank and changed out the fuel feed line to the engine just to be safe. Now we refilled it this weekend and there is a heavy smell of gas in the bilge but no heavy odors from the...
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    Thru hulls

    What "bedding material" do you recommend when installing a thru hull within 6" of the waterline? The thru hull is made of nylon.
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    18 CC with Bracket

    Has anyone put a bracket on a 18 center console? I know I have seen pics and read several people say they were going to do this but has anyone on here done it and how do you think it would perform with a 90 to 115 hp outboard?
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    Fishing LI sound

    Considering keeping my boat in the LI sound, as it is closer than Jersey Shore and a heck of alot cheaper. We are looking at Rye NY to keep the boat. Anyone here fish the sound and what's you opinion of it??
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    Wellcraft 18 footer CC

    Wish I could!!! http://southjersey.craigslist.org/boa/588000025.html
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    TICA reels

    Bought a TICA Striper LE, really wanted an AVET SX but not on my budget. Anyone use a TICA before and who you like it?? Below is the reel I bought on a buddies recommendation. http://www.castawaylakes.com/StriperLE.html
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    Stuck lower unit drain plug

    Anybody got any ideas how to loosen the lower unit oil drain plug in an outdrive? Its your standard flat blade screw. Damn thing won't come lose and I am nervous as hell about causing any internal damage by heating it up. Ive used a ton of WD on it don't seem to make a difference. Thanks
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    Members BEWARE  Jim Kirby of Virginia

    I am in the process of selling my V20 as I need the cash so my wife can stay home with my baby boy as opposed to putting him in daycare. I've had the misfortune of running into a SH$$head (Jim Kirby of Kirbysfarm) who guarnteed to buy my boat but did not want to travel to my home to pick it up...
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    good deal

    http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/boa/301403267.html
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    Racor fuel filters??

    Just went and purchased the Racor 3213 fuel filter water separator for my mercruiser 470. Is there a difference for outboard and i/o packages. West Marine had no idea. I cant figure out why there would be. I got the same as...
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    Hatch repair

    I posted awhile back about this but had no pictures. I want to fix the sliding hatch but an not sure what the core material is. Prior owners kid walked on it and busted the two corners. The core seems to be a foam material. What do you think is the best way to repair?
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    Opened her up !!

    Took the tarp off and put on the repaired canvas enclosure this weekend. I love it. Heres some pictures. Picked her up last October but had to get her winterized and covered up before getting any pictures. Plan on bottom paint, new rod holders, two rear jump seats for the family, electronic...
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    How to repair zippers on canvas tops

    How to Replace Zippers on A Canvas Top Figured this might be useful. Seems a lot of people think this is harder than it is. I recently replaced six (6) zippers on my enclosure. Cost me about $50 in materials. I got qoutes from $300 up. By doing it myself I took that extra cash and put into a...
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