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    Installed a LilliPad diving board of the stern of the boat this weekend

    I didn't snap any when it was off, but this installation video shows it in the various states while it's being installed What's left after you unbolt it is just the flat metal brackets on the floor, here is the link to the kit I installed...
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    Installed a LilliPad diving board of the stern of the boat this weekend

    Took us just under an hour but we were taking our time and the boat was in the water which made it more difficult. If it was on a trailer it could be done in 20 minutes. It says it will support 250lb, I'm 200 and a friend was 235lb and it held up fine, nothing moved and it felt solid while on...
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    Any advice on adding a new stereo?

    Good idea, I (maybe mistakenly) figured the panel isn't standard size and has some round sides or weird shapes. Once I get it out it might be easier to just cut a replacement!
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    Any advice on adding a new stereo?

    More expensive, I would have to measure if it would fit though, it looks like it would be close on the width and height with the other ports on the right.
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    Any advice on adding a new stereo?

    I think I'm going to try and get that panel out, seal the front with tape and fill the holes with epoxy resin. Once that's cured I'll sand it smooth and either paint it all the same color or put a vinyl sheet over it. This should give me a smooth new surface to cut my hole in. Depending on the...
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    Any advice on adding a new stereo?

    There is no cell reception, so streaming isn't an option. We've been downloading music and using BT but when we have guests they often don't want to hear the playlists we have downloaded so we use FM radio which is infected with stupid ads and static. We have no problem paying for satellite...
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    Any advice on adding a new stereo?

    Purchased this one (https://www.crutchfield.com/p_917MSRA210/Fusion-MS-RA210.html?omnews=4079790) because we want satellite radio. I have some questions before I jump in. Is there anything special I need to be concerned about regarding the wiring? I have the standard Kicker KMC1 with the...
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    Using aluminum extrusions for better storage options

    Never heard of starboard, intersting. It seems like HDPE is cheaper and that would make for good shelving. Thanks Thought about PVC but the look doesn't look great. I might use it for the changing area as its much cheaper but I like the aluminum look for where it's visible. Yeah, that's what...
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    Using aluminum extrusions for better storage options

    I'm hoping to solve two problems we're having, and I think using aluminum extrusions might work the best because their light, strong, weatherproof, and flexible. I'm looking for opinions or possible alternatives. The first problem is our cooler and wasted space.We take the cooler and and store...
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    Just got a box anchor

    I love our box anchor but after two years we need a better way to store it. I'm thinking a nice looking tote bungied on the bow. Currently we have it in a big clear tote that we keep in the boat but it's always in the way.
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    Wont take fuel, kicks back as full but now under 1/8 tank

    interesting, so maybe if I can fill it it will correct itself? I tried to follow the fuel lines to see if there are kinks or anything but they go right under the deck and it's already in the water so I can't follow them.
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    Wont take fuel, kicks back as full but now under 1/8 tank

    Picked it up from the marina yesterday and they said it should be full as it was kicking back but the gauge must be stuck as it says 1/4. After cruising around yesterday the gauge now shows less than 1/8 so I'm now guessing something is up with the system that accepts the nozzle (what's this...
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    Deciphering wire harness under helm for wash down pump

    So I found the wire (brown/orange) but it just disappears with the bundle under the boat..any idea where this comes out or where to look for this?
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    Deciphering wire harness under helm for wash down pump

    I want to put a wash down pump and ideally I can control it via one of the available switches but there are so many wires and it's unclear how to route wires that now I'm confused. There is an existing switch "live well" that's not in use but down work and is hooked up to power. I tried tracing...
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    Are whip spring lines supposed to be tight?

    I'm doing the "m" setup right now and the middle cleat just runs through it but the ends are tied...is this right or should they all be loose?
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