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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Deck drain 1999 Adventure 208.
    It's not that complicated. Hopefully someone who owns the same boat can give you some insight. Maybe you can get a camera behind it for...
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    Pull the switch panel. The switches have 12 volt positive jumpers across the rows. You may have a jumper off - that would explain...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Express 265 Epirb location..
    On my 268 Islander it’s inside the cabin next to the door port side. You can access it without stepping inside the cabin.
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Painting non-skid deck.
    I have not sanded out diamond non-skid gelcoat. I did sand the hardtop non-skid gelcoat smooth before refinishing. Wasn't that...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread EVA Decking on the cheap.
    I have not refinished my cockpit non-skid yet. Been struggling with the idea of sanding out the diamond non-skid. My friend with the...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Repairing a small hole.
    I don't like that damage. Looks like you hit something and it punched thru. Or it was a factory defect on the fiberglass layup. This...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Stereo side piece.
    Looks like my Fusion Stereo! If the retaining screws are too large the covers won't stay on. Try going down a size. Order new ones from...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread New Seadek - Marlin.
    Get it done locally. Not that difficult. I installed awning track in the hardtop and made the cover myself. Dual function. Can be...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Pulpit.
    On my 268 Islander it wasn't a big deal. Weight was the only issue - you need a helper to hold it while you take the bolts out. Remove...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Bell Requirement for MA vessels.
    Most VHF radios have a hailer feature that can do fog horn patters. You need a speaker for it to work.
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    I just threw out all my old parts and windlass spares for the Horizon 500 windlass on my 1997 GW 289 Islander. Parts no longer...
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    Make sure it's not a reverse thread. Call Simpson Lawerence.
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    Works every time! But seriously - I have a Rinker with Volvo Penta inboard. Similar problem - no access. I got the shift unit loose and...
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    Hookup1 reacted to Ekea's post in the thread 2004 300 Marlin "console" with Like Like.
    everyone has a different opinion, but i wouldn't do the high gloss black acrylic panel. its essentially mounting your electronics in a...