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My wife (for once) bought me something that I really wanted - underwater lights for the boat. They install on the trim tabs, which I will enjoy quite a lot since it requires no holes on the transom. Having said that, the manufacturer suggested that I install the lights to the house batteries...

Which one will light the water better? a system of double 50W halogen light or an LED with 6 lights, 5 watts each?

to winterize, I ran the water pump until water tank ran out of water, put 8 gallons of RV/marine antifreeze to the tank, and ran each faucet starting with the one closest to the pump until the pink water came out of each faucet. Well, today, I saw that the little clear plastic face of the water...

For sale are 2 A/C units. I have taken lots of pictures so that you can see them without being in the wonderful -20 degree we have right now her ein Chicago.. KoldWave brand Model: MK13CMH U FLA:13 LRA:50 60 cycles 1 phase Refrigerant: F22 Condition: Well, As most of you know, I got the boat...

I have the two original helm chairs in-front of the driving station, mounted on an old wooden box. The chairs are baby blue (not my favorite color), and teh pedestals are shot. Since I have to replace the pedestals and the wooden box, I looked at some prices and came to a realization: I can...

I was looking at some pictures of my transmission, and I realized something weird, and I am wondering if this could be the cause of the vibration on the boat or not.. I am attaching links to 2 different images of the engine mounts. (Chrysler 426 gas engines) The view if from rear of the...

The 40 year old ones on my boat don't work. I thought that I would not need it much, but actually did indeed wish I had them a few times... I Do not have a hardtop, but a heavy duty canvas top. So the area is prone to moisture. Has anyone replaced the wiper motors? I looked at few online...

Can anyone tell me why an "air conditioner" pumps costs twice as much as a wash down pump? Thanks

I have the original 1965 Crowell steering system. It leaks during normal use. I took the cylinder out today, but could not separate the backplate from the rest of the cylinder fully. I saw only one gasket so far, and that is why I was trying to open up the plate -to see if there are other...

Hi guys. Since I spend a lot of time on these boards and feel like you are all my friends, I might as well let you know of the good news. I'll be a dad (God willing) in Early August!!! This is our first one and I am super excited (and completely clueless) about it. So during off season, I...

I have a 1965 41DC with Chrysler 426 Street Wedge engines. (Not a Hemi, not a max wedge.) To improve my gas mileage and ensure a good fire , I am planning on replacing the old point style distributors with new, electronic distributors. The current distributors seem original, aka 40 years old...

I have 4 blade nibral props, size 20x23. They were made in 1965. The have some chipped edges and tiny bends on the edges as well. Shop quoted $1200 fpr both props over the phone. I can get a new set for $1800. What do you suggest? Does it worth the repair or should I spent the money to...

My boat is 40 years old. the tabs seem to be younger. No brand name on them (or the motors) They are the kind where the arm sticks out of the transom to the tip of the tab, and there arm goes into a cylinder with a motor mount on the end. My issue is that the tabs move slowly, and they do...

So the powerfull (500W) underwater boat lights are are $1000. Well, 500 W pool lights are $120. Just because it is made for a boat the price is 800% higher. I don't get it. Has anyone installed pool lights on their transoms / trim tabs / or swim platform supports? I got a few PMs for the...

I am ready to buy into the craze of underwater lights - but I want to see some pictures of these lights taken by the fellow boat owners rather than the touched up pictures on manufacturer websites. So can you post some pictures of your underwater lights, and give the followign information...

Happy Holidays.. Now be a good Santa and send me your extra gas gensets that are in working condition... And a good mechanic too. And a magic formula that will complete all the half way done projects. While at it, I need my gas mileage - like- to be quadrupled. Happy Holidays!!

I have an option on 2 5 yr old 16K BTU reverse heat AC systems. Which one is better quality?

Starts but no juice. Should I spend $500 to have the onan rep tell me that it is time to let this one go or spend $1500 buy a used one??

I have used up as much ags as possibl, but I still have 2 inches left at the bottom of my NEW :) aluminum tank. So - any tips on storing e-10??

Yes - I WILL CHANGE TO ELECTRONIC - BUT NO ONE HAS IT IN STOCK AND I MUST MOVE THE BOAT THIS WEEKEND - SO I HAVE TO INSTALL NEW POINTS. Can anyone help me with instructions on installing points? Is it a simple pull the all stuff out, put new stuff in??