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Re: 2003 342 V Drive for sale
As someone who did indeed buy a sub 40’ twin IO with joystick. I can say it is the best thing I ever got on a boat. There is a learning curve and a nuance to how the stick reacts. Kind of like basic steering, where people tend to oversteer when they first get into boating. Same with the joystick. You just get used to it. To me it's like driving an automatic versus a manual transmission car.
TonyG13
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Re: 280 cushions
A garmet steamer followed by an ice cube will tighten up that area on the bench seat.
Also, I found this stuff is really good, and very inexpensive for cleaning vinyl...it is a concentrate, so you dilute it and put it in spray bottles. You just have to follow the directions!
https://www.amazon.com/Roll-Off-ROGL-Amazing-Roll-Off/dp/B001RMTY8E
Also, I found this stuff is really good, and very inexpensive for cleaning vinyl...it is a concentrate, so you dilute it and put it in spray bottles. You just have to follow the directions!
https://www.amazon.com/Roll-Off-ROGL-Amazing-Roll-Off/dp/B001RMTY8E
Formulaben
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Re: Potential Florida Vacation home location?
Might want to explore home owners insurance before you buy. My dad has a place in Bonita Springs. His insurance for 2025 went up 48%.
captkevin
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Re: Caulk for joints in hull
For caulking an exposed deck seal like deck joints I like Life Caulk better. It is what they recommend for the black caulk on teak decks.YYZRC said:I ordered some Life Seal to test in the spring.
Not sure whether Life Seal or Life Caulk is the right choice based on this thread:
https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/149748-life-seal-life-caulk.html
I’ve used life seal on deck snaps and other deck hardware and it’s worked very well.
Liberty44140
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Re: What tool brand do you stand behind?
Hand Tools - Harbor Freight. It's extremely rare that I break one and if I do, very cheap to replace. Also cost makes me not care of someone forgets to return a tool. I can't think off the top of my head of ever breaking a HF hand tool.
Cordless Power Tools - Ryobi. Sure they say DeWalt is better and if I was a pro using it every day I'd probably go DeWalt, but for a weekend warrior the convenience of the same battery powering 25 different tools is just glorious. I have 15 year old Ryobi saws that still work like they are new and have remodeled several rooms. Back then I bought new batteries every 2-3 years but now they last 5 years minimum. I've got batteries that are 8 years old and still hold a very good charge.
Corded Power Tools - Depends on the tool and need. Generally Harbor Freight Bauer brand but also have a Makita corded drill that is 20 years old and runs like a champ!
Cordless Power Tools - Ryobi. Sure they say DeWalt is better and if I was a pro using it every day I'd probably go DeWalt, but for a weekend warrior the convenience of the same battery powering 25 different tools is just glorious. I have 15 year old Ryobi saws that still work like they are new and have remodeled several rooms. Back then I bought new batteries every 2-3 years but now they last 5 years minimum. I've got batteries that are 8 years old and still hold a very good charge.
Corded Power Tools - Depends on the tool and need. Generally Harbor Freight Bauer brand but also have a Makita corded drill that is 20 years old and runs like a champ!
Liberty44140
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Re: 350 MAG Backfire Through Intake
Update: When I had the cap off I happened to take a picture of the top of the distributor. I zoomed in to what I thought looked like a crack where the cap mounts. Sure enough, the distributor base was cracked at the screw hole. I started doing some research and found that this is a common issue in the automotive world. So common, they make an aftermarket half-moon shaped bracket that fits under the top of the distributor and is used to screw the cap to. For $30 I figured I'd give it a try (the alternative being a whole new distributor). It's a bit of a PITA to get mounted but once installed, my backfire issue was gone. So my guess would be over time the cap was loosening on the one side and becoming misaligned, creating the backfire. 
JimGuy341
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Re: Rinker 350/360 2007+ Random Topics
No it’s 46 km/h @kordo
Boat performs totally different this year - I don’t know what % to allocate to bottom paint vs the larger trim tabs vs the new dinghy lift but I am really happy. Boat pops up on plane effortlessly despite the dinghy.
Boat performs totally different this year - I don’t know what % to allocate to bottom paint vs the larger trim tabs vs the new dinghy lift but I am really happy. Boat pops up on plane effortlessly despite the dinghy.
I am having so much fun with this I may add a transom extension to see what impact it has. Fairline Targa 45 has this setup which would be very easy to duplicate:
YYZRC
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Re: 2004 270 FV Main switch panel - anywhere to get it Oct 2024?
Personally I am more of a fan of a new panel out of metal or carbon fiber than wrap. I did both. Heat and sunlight through the windshield makes the wrap very brittle after a little. It is easy to nick or tear especially around the screws. Putting it on is do able but tough even for experienced installers. The hard part is getting the wrap to stretch enough on the inside curves for the guages. Some brands of wrap heat up and stretch better than others. So if you go that route get the best quality possible, order extra and be gentle with the screws.
davidbrooks
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