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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 20 year old varnish in tank 208.
    What are you using for a pump? When you pump out thru the fuel line (with the bow elevated) you can get most of the water out of the...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 255 freedom 2018 Fuel schematic.
    I'm sorry but so many of the recent posts are looking phony. AI is invading this site. AI is training off GW.
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 255 freedom 2018 Fuel schematic.
    Which bilge? Aft or are you pulling fuel tank cover plate? Start with the owners manual. Available on GW site. If the 2018 manual...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 20 year old varnish in tank 208.
    My experience has been that nothing got clogged up. Use your spare tank and run the boat. I would expect it to be fine. Important to get...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 268 Islander twin power..
    You didn't get your answer the last time? If I re-power it will be with 200 hp 4-cylinder engines. I don't need the HP but it can't...
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    www.SailRite.com Offered several manufacturers of ribbed/flat fabric. Morbern Seabrook is one of them. Not an easy cushion to...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 330 Express Windlass Replacement.
    The windlass bolt holes won't line up. You will have to re-drill them. Look at install template. Wiring the same for the Lewmar 700 and...
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    These guys are one of the original windshield makes. Mostly Water Bonnet guys. They are old timers. Your looking at new-old-stock (NOS)...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 20 year old varnish in tank 208.
    The ethanol will strip varnish off tanks and break down old non-ethanol hoses. Color may not be related to that. Doubt it's oil - should...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 330 Express Windlass Replacement.
    Nope! Motor is on opposite side. I re-glassed and made new holes. The ProFish 800 is very particular about feeding the rope/chain...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 20 year old varnish in tank 208.
    Ethanol in Marine fuel in your State?
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 20 year old varnish in tank 208.
    Probably water. I dealt with water in fuel problems for a few seasons. If there is ethanol in your new fuel it will separate out if too...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 20 year old varnish in tank 208.
    Do you have an inline filter before the engine? What has it collected? Are you sure it’s not water? Ethanol is a great solvent. It will...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Tank Replacement (New Member).
    It helps to know where you are located. I replaced my tanks a few years back. SP Marine Tanks in Clermonte, NJ. Also Patriot Marine in...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread 330 Express Windlass Replacement.
    The Horizon 800 windlass has been long gone from the market. I replaced mine with the Lewmar ProFish 700. 1/4" chain and 1/2" 8-plait...