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    150 HPDI chugging when idling

    I had a pinhole in the gas line near the squeeze bulb that caused chugging. I don't have an HPDI, but the principle is the same.
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    Trim/Tilt Fix, Happy Customer

    My Yamaha 130 was stuck in the elevated position. The only way to use it was to loosen the relief valve. The trim worked. After research, I shipped the trim/tilt unit to Five Star Marine Service in Port Richey, FL. They repaired it and shipped it back. Fast professional service. I...
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    Stryker T-tops

    I bought a Fishmaster. I couldn't be happier. It is well made. I can lower it in the winter so it goes in my barn, we get lots of snow and ice in Maine. Their customer service is great, as well. I have no hesitation recommending their products.
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    Leaning post tackle cabinet

    My reason for the plano "tray holders" is to allow for easy swap outs depending on the targeted fish and tactics. I have a set of Plano boxes for stripers/blues trolling, another set for stripers/blues/mackerel casting, and another set for tuna. Down the line I might want another set for ground...
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    Leaning post tackle cabinet

    After researching hardware I see the reason for the extra space in the center, it is to allow for the door latch mechanism on the inside.
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    Leaning post tackle cabinet

    This cabinet would fit in my space, but at $935 it won't fit my budget. The left side of this cabinet is what I want to model my project from. The ledges for the stowaway boxes look like 1/2" material. I will make my cabinet deeper, and orient the boxes in the other direction. This will...
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    Leaning post tackle cabinet

    My available space is within the structure of the leaning post, 27" wide, 21" high above the 7 5/8" high crossbar. A 1/4" x 1 1/2" lath would make a slim ledge for the ends of the 3700 Plano boxes to rest on. Ledges would reduce weight compared to full width shelves. A dado on the structural...
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    Leaning post tackle cabinet

    Warthog, Very instructive, helpful, and I thank you. Two questions come to mind. One, when you attached the aluminum angle iron to the deck, how did you seal the holes for the fasteners in the deck itself? Did you use one of the adhesive sealants around the outside edge of the seat box at...
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    Leaning post tackle cabinet

    I would like to add a tackle cabinet under my leaning post. My question is for the experienced marine carpenters. I expect I will use marine plywood since King Starboard is so expensive and I don't want to buy a Starboard welder for one simple project. Should I machine out the cabinet...
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    Lee Gunwale Mounted Outriggers

    These are a set of 18' Lee outriggers that mount on the gunwale. They include the bases that mount in the gunwale, the outriggers, and a new Rupp kit for setting them up. I am asking $400, freight would be extra. The Lee website has mounting instructions. Phone is Two 0 seven, Seven 76- Five...
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    New Antenna

    I mounted the antenna on the T-top over the weekend and soldered on the PL-259 connector today. I have reception, listened to the weather channel for a few minutes. I am beyond happy with the Fishmaster T-top and accessories, plus their customer service is tops.
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    New Antenna

    Thanks for your help. I purchased a 5225-xt and a stainless steel 4187 mount today from Hamilton Marine here in Maine today. They have great prices and I buy almost everything marine I need there, except for Yamaha OEM parts.
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    New Antenna

    I installed a t-top on my 1800. It had a 3' stainless whip on a nylon ratchet mount on the side of the console. I'm looking to put a new antenna on the t-top. I searched this site for discussions about antennas and read the recommendations. I have no experience other than the radio that is...
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    Spring 2013 Project time!

    Too many projects and trips, but finally ready to splash my 1800. Built a new barn last fall with a shed overhang to park the boat, then added a T-Top that folds down so I can get it under the roof. Made it through the winter great, but dirty. Also bought a pressure washer last fall. Fired...
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    Parker at Yarmouth Boat Yard, Maine

    Yarmouth Boat Yard announced it is adding Parker to its lines of boats. I kept my Parker in a slip there, and used their service department. Their service department is great. Yarmouth is more easily accessible to southern Maine and eastern New Hampshire boaters. For those boaters, this is a...
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