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    Teak?

    does anybody know where I can find some replacement pieces of teak for my 240 offshore? most of the original pieces are in great condition which I have refinished and a few times in the past but two of the long pieces along the gunwales have cracked and one is broken. I like the look of the...
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    24 offshore helm seat replacement seats?

    im interested in what others have replaced their stock helm seats with. i have seen several others that look a lot more comfortable but i am do not want them any wider due to the narrow room between them already. thanks Jason
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    Volvo Penta exhaust manifolds?

    I have a 1998 Volvo Penta 5.0Gi freshwater that is freshwater cooled in my 240 offshore. As fas as i know they are the original manifolds and risers i have owned the boat for 5 years now and im concerned about the life expectancy of them the boat is used in saltwater almost always.I know that...
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    LED experiences?

    Ive been thinking about installing leds under the gunwales on my 240 offshore for some indirect lighting and i think that they look pretty cool. Just wondering what brands and styles others have used, i see some on ebay for sale seem pretty reasonable prices lots of different styles.any pics on...
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    Vhf Antenna Problem?

    Im wondering if there is a way to test my antenna with an ohm meter or some other way to see if it is still good? Here is my problem with my last vhf didnt seem to get any response from any one when trying to hail them or even get a radio check. I just figured it was the radio but i hardly ever...
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    Screens for 240 offshore?

    Just wondering if there was ever any srceens offered or available for the cabin windows in a 87 240 offshore. My neighbor at the marina has a four winns that has windows that look very similar except the angle is different and he has screens that pop in with some type of spring that he saiys...
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    Coaming pads

    On my 87 24 offshore i need to replace the coaming /seatback pads that are on the two rear seats on either side of the engine cover. Any one have any experience making their own,buying new ones,or the ones from seadek (look like a wetsuit material with adhesive but really thick. the wood on one...
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    Installing new fuel sending unit

    I just bought a new fuel sending unit to replace my current one. I bought it from wema usa it looks like it is made very well compared to the origional one i also bought a new gauge from them. My question is should i use some type of sealant(fuel resistant rtv?) along with the gasket supplied...
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    electrolysis questions

    Im switching marinas for this upcoming season my current one does not have any power at the slips. I can usually get 2 years out of my zincs before they need replacing .the new marina is a big marina with all the shore power hook ups im wondering what if anything i should look for or expect to...