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    Beckson Screw out plates

    2 Beckson 8" screw out plates. Number DP 84-N. Diamond non skid surface. Left over from deck drain replacement project. In original packaging. $20.00 for both plus shipping.
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    Defender sale on lighting

    Defender is running a sale on lighting this weekend. For those of us with pre LED lit boats, this can be a great deal. On my Marlin I replaced all the interior reading lights with Scandvik LED reading lights and saved, pardon the pun, a boat load of money. Cabin is much cooler, lights are new...
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    Free Yamaha Keys, with a catch

    I have two Yamaha engine keys Serial Nos. 733 that I do not need anymore. They are yours free, with the following catch. Please make a contribution to Maine Coast Heritage Trust, which protects Maine property from development and manages and makes properties for use by the public. PM me with...
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    Ring Free or not on new engines?

    With my old engines I was a religious use of Ring Free. I replaced them with brand new 300 hp Yamahas. My question is, do I still use Ring Free with brand new engines or is there an hour threshold to cross before using?
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    Old Owner's Manuals

    I just upgraded a number of systems and have old owner's manuals and offer them to anyone who claims. 1. Yamaha F225B 2002 publication date. 2. Yamaha F225D 2004 publication date. 3. Simrad AP 16 Autopilot. 4. Lawrence X52/X59F 2004. PM with address and I will mail.
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    Dock lines

    I searched through the forum but did not see a discussion about dock lines. After Hurricane Irene removed our dock which is now rebuilt, I have decided to replace all the dock lines for my Marlin. The boat is tied up to a single sided dock, so all lines run on the port side to the dock. I am...
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    Uglyfish and hinges

    Gotta give big ups to http://www.uglyfishinc.com. They sell Southco parts. These are the hinges on the overhead electronic boxes and other doors/panels using a detent hinge. They helped me figure out the right replacement hinge, C6-26 on the southco designation, for replacing my hinges. But...
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    Batter charger

    It looks like my Mastervolt 12/35 charger that I installed a little less than 4 years ago is a kaput. I am kind of surprised since the last charger I had lasted over 7 years. Any comments or recommendations for a replacement charger for my Marlin 300. I am not saying Mastervolt is not the way...
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    Generator

    Hey folks. Looking for a recommended generator guy for service and maintenance in South Florida. Thanks.
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    Yamaha gauges

    I just had my 225 4 strokes serviced and I have a gauge problem. On the left gauge there is a reading for mph. On the right a reading for mpg. I am not getting a reading for either. other aspects ofbthebgauges work. i had the tank wires and fuel senders checked and cured a prior problem but I...
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    hoops

    GO HEAT! :goodjob
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    varnish removal

    Working on a project boat and there are varnish stains on the fiberglass. What is best for removing the varnish spills and stains without damaging the fiberglass.
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    Battery life

    I bought my Marlin 2005 3 years ago. I have not changed the batteries since I took ownership. I do not know but suspect the batteries may be original. Assuming the batteries are at least 3 (and probably at least 4) years old, what is the average battery life. Boat is in water 24/7, has...
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    salt water leak

    I have a salt water leak somewhere in my boat. I know its salt water and not fresh by taste. I have been monitoring it for a while. I am trying to figure out the most logical method to work in trying to eliminate the leak. There are 5 sea cocks on the boat. Four in the stern for the...
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    hatch pull

    I am stumped. I am looking for a replacement for the hatch pulls that Grady uses. They are the t shaped pulls that slide through the hatches (like v berth or fish box). The round head broke off. I looked through several catalogs and can't seem to find a replacement. Haven't called Grady yet...
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    engine question

    I am not sure if I can accurately describe the question I have but I will give it a shot by comparing my two 225 four stroke yamahas. When the are both on, one is quite, pees just fine and the water around the shaft is still. The other pees fine, but bubbles a lot of water coming up from the...
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    anchor chain

    I have questions about how much anchor chain I should have or need. I have a 2005 Marlin. I am using a 14lb Delta anchor. I am located in South Florida, so bottom runs from sand to muck (No Name Cove) to reef conditions. I currently have about betwen 40 to 60 feet of anchor chain before I...
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    AC/DC panel

    Ok, yesterday my ac/dc panel was reading 120 and all systems were working while plugged into the dock. Today, instead of 120 I am getting --- . No numbers. I am getting power through the dock, the 120 systems are operational. I switched over to generator, started up, but no numerical reading...
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    TV cabinet

    Has anyone taken down the tv cabinet on a Marlin 300 (2005), or any other model for that matter, to get to the inverter? The cabinet is bolted to the deck but I am trying to figure out how to take the cabinet down. I plan on installing a hd box so I can receive local broadcast (with an hd...
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    NO DATA SIGNAL ON RADIO

    Ok, the Standard Horizon radio is woking fine all week. I turn it on this morning and it reads NO DATA. There is power to the radio, the secondary speaker is turning on and off. But I can't get any channels and the GPS interface is not reading. I am in south florida and we have had a lot of...