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Re: Antifreeze

I bought 15 gal of -60 from west marine last week when they sent a 25% off coupon for all west marine branded products. Ended up paying $9.50 per gallon.

Liberty44140

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Re: Almost lost Dream’Inn

Thanks everyone. Definitely feel extremely fortunate. A few years ago I’ve seen what can happen when the lift goes up and the cable snaps.

So, yes 3 of the 4 motors were still running in the morning with belts burned up. And yes, front beam has a slight twist, but the pic makes it look worse cause the whole thing is turned there.
As for what caused it? It was either lightning interfering with remote or a wet control box, which it was inside.
@YYZRC thanks! I do like the black protection over the boat. Keeps the UV out as well.

Dream_Inn

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Re: Rinker 350/360 2007+ Random Topics

2022 Boating Season Upgrades List

- Hardtop retrofit
- New canvas
- New swim platform extension with Hurley H3O+
- New oversized cockpit fridge and custom storage cabinet
- Added Victron inverter setup with lithium battery and MultiPlus II
- New hull liner
- New cabin flooring
- Changed cockpit accent color from brown to grey
- Transom locker storage rack
- Reconfigured drawer under galley sink to pull out instead of flip down
- New storage door under helm seat
- Removed starboard shore power inlets
- New alternators
- New isolator
- New teak cockpit table
- Added TV to aft cabin
- Sound deadening in V under AC unit
- Anchor locker gas spring
- Added transducer
- New fuel injectors
- Replaced shower sump with diaphragm pump

YYZRC

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Re: Mercruiser Oil Filters

I always write the date and engine hours on the filter. The more information the better.

Cableguy Greg

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Re: Here we go...hurricane season for the US starts..

halifax212 said:

Just got our power back! If you lived close to the centre line I would say it lived up to the hype. Several large century trees were toppled causing most of the property damage. Storm surge washed ocean front properties into the Atlantic in SW Newfoundland. It actually kept its strength on its path through NS, PEI and southwest NL. So yes It lived up to the forecast. I have seen many hurricanes fizzle out when they hit the cold North Atlantic waters after being hyped up with the population clearing grocery store shelves and emptying gas stations.

glad to hear you're getting back to normal and have power back!!

J3ff

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Re: Here we go...hurricane season for the US starts..

Good news @halifax212 !

aero3113

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Re: Anyone add a second midcleat on a 270?

I added mid cleats on my 2013 Rinker EC 310. I did NOT use them for a mooring line as I could not get a backing plate to the area. I did use it for a fender that did get quite a work out though! I did put a lot of hand pressure on it too and it seemed very robust but not like the yanking it could have received if used for a mooring line It may have been strong enough for a spring line as Rinker hulls are pretty thick in that area. I pre-drilled the holes by running the drill in reverse first to avoid chipping the gel coat then in forward. I used SS screws with 3M 5000.