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    Cleaning up an old boat

    Have become the owner of a 1986 16 FT. thundercraft bow rider. Sold and clean interior but the Hull leave a lot to be desired. I'm trying to get the tanned bottom back to white and have tried various gentle approaches so no looking at a product called Slime Be gone. It's very similar to Slimy...
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    Hey what with the water!!

    We took a quiet one hour plus a bit run in our 1986 Thundercraft and being new at boating were pleased with how well all went. However when I took out the drain plug on loading boat on trailer watched as a steady stream of water drained from the boat. Not sure if I need professional help or...
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    Tilt stern drive question

    My 1985 OMC Stringer tilt won't cooperate. I can't see any wires disconnected but flipping the switch gets no response. The drive is in the down position making it impossible to tow for service and being an hour from a marina a costly challenge for a house call. Any ides to try appreciated. Chris
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    Simple electrical if you know how!!

    I want to wire a switch so I can turn the power off to my depth finder. It is currently wired for power with positive and ground wires connected. A simple switch appears to have two posts. What connections do I make to include a switch. Cut both my wires positive and negative and connect to...
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    Wiring Depth Finder

    Not sure if I have properly connected my newly installed depth finder. It is a Hawkeye and has an inline fuse but no switch for on/off. Not being experienced I wiring I took the approach of attaching to the ignition switch positive/negative so it would come on when I start the boat. Turned the...
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    1985 3 L OMC Stringer alternator confusion.

    I inadvertently crossed the positive/negative wires on my battery and have been told this would cook my alternator. Questions from newbie. How do I test to see if alternator ruined? Looking on line for a replacement how to ensure correct replacement unit. Is the replacement a mechanical...
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