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    Boat Shoes - Where?

    I realize probably not the usual question for this forum. But I wear boat shoes all year round, even in winter. Allen Edmonds Shoes used to make a fantastic boat shoe, the Eastport, but the company made a decision to replace it with another shoe called the Force 10. Same price and...
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    Akios Reel Warranty

    I know this is a boating forum. My son bought an Akios casting reel two years ago for the surf, and it was pushing $200. It has what I consider a very weak not-so-well thought out design for mounting the reel to the rod. As I expected, it didn't take long for the mounting screws to break. I...
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    Forum Members Who Tinker With Penn Reels?

    Or a recommendation for good forums on fishing reel repair? Thanks.
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    Gents Who Service Their Own Reels - Drag Grease or Not?

    Reel is Penn Mag Power 980, used inshore. Not for the big horses you offshore guys go for. I've seen it both ways - use grease or don't use grease. Is drag grease fairy dust? For those who use it, what type of grease do you need? Thanks in advance.
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    Excellent Penetrating Oil For Salt Water Corrosion

    A product from Kimball Midwest, Torq "CB" Corrosion Blasting Penetrating Oil. Used this stuff to disassemble some salt water spinning reels I haven't had apart in a couple of years. Cracker jack stuff. Unlike most other sprays, it cuts through corrosion. I have no financial interest in this...
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    Recommendations for ICOM Hand Held

    What do you gents think? Worth the money? Extremely reliable ( needed for aviaiton )? Appreciate the inputs.
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    Obscure Penn Reel Parts?

    Good morning: Any tips on where to find parts for older Penn SS6500? Ereplacement parts not happening...Thanks in advance. All I need is a little screw and I'm back in biz.
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    Storing Batteries on Concrete? Yeah or Nay?

    I've seen references that say it will drain the battery. Have seen other references that say it's OK. Any double E's out there that can say for sure? Is this an wives fable? Thank you.
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    Pasco Battery Not Selling Deka Marine Battery.

    Now they are selling a battery called "Precision". Supposedly made in Kentucky. I never heard of this company. Are any of you using this battery? Sales clerk said it's not an economy battery. Just so you have some idea of their price point, it was $110 for a group 24 marine.
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    PartsVu As A Vendor - Are they reliable?

    thanks.
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    High Quality Fuel Primer Bulb

    I can't believe I need to ask this, because I can't believe I had a bulb fail inside of a year. What manufacturer makes a bulb that won't break in under a year? Can everything at Defender or West Marine be considered trustworthy? Thanks in advance.
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    Yamaha: Replacing Diaphragms in Low Pressure Fuel Pumps?

    Good morning, Gents. Time to turn my thoughts to buying maintenance parts. Have any of you replaced just the diaphragms rather than the pumps? I was told by a Yamaha engine guy to just buy the diaphragm kits. Trouble is, not able to find the exact kit for my engine. Have the old reliable 225...
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    Need Yamaha Key FAST

    I don't have a Yamaha dealer nearby. What is the fastest way to get one? Thanks
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    Reel Fixers: Best Grease?

    Can you use Red High Pressure grease on the gears? Thanks
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    Question About Analog vs Digital Gauge

    My 208 came with digial gauges as original equipment. The multifunction gauge that displays fuel, battery voltage, speed, and trip time is completely fried, short in the wiring to it. I need to replace it. Here's my question: being that the prices of Yamaha OEM gauges are through the roof (...
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    Charging Question for The Electrical Engineers On This Forum

    Dual batteries with conventional lead plate design. They can be run in combination, or selectively, meaning I can be using battery #1 OR battery #2. When using a battery charger, is it best to charge them individually with the master switch off? Or, is it best to charge them in combination...
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    Having Starting Issues? File This Info Away for Later

    OX-66 V6 Engine. Starter problems. Bendix would not engage the flywheel. It would spin, but not kick out far enough to crank the engine. What did I do? Spent alot of money unnecessarily. I bought two new batteries. New Starter. We're up to $500 bucks here now. I put in the new starter...
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    Is There a Substitute for Ring Free?

    Sorry, I know this has been discussed a lot. But possibly over the last few years a new product hit the market place? Something easier to find than Ring Free? I don't consider Techron a substitute, it is just a general fuel system cleaner.
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    Starter Relay Test Yamaha OX66 Saltwater Series II

    I have OX-66 Saltwater Series. I don't believe it has a solenoid, but does have a relay. Is there an easy way to test the relay? A shop repaired my starter, and he assures me that the Bendix drive jumps right out there. But he did caution me to check the relay. Any tips on on any fast ways...