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I don't think silicone hoses are "technically" approved for this use (unreinforced and below the waterline), but in reality, I don't see an issue with it. However, there's the another thing to keep in mind... will it withstand what you're putting in the toilet? :p It's best to mount it...

Compass in dash... adding to what Seasick said... be sure to turn the wheel back and forth while observing the compass. Depending on how close to the wheel it is, the turning of the wheel can change the heading... even in your driveway! This dash compass... can you compensate it so it reads...

Rubrail... with the way a boat is put together it is highly unlikely that even an unsealed deck to hull joint would leak water from rain. From splashing, yes, but not from water coming down from the sky. Even through the screws would be unlikely to let in any more than a minute trace of water...

This is a much bigger job than you're anticipating to make it look right. Ideally, you should chamfer the bottom side and top side - essentially ends up looking like an hour glass. Then you start your layers. But it will be "OK" by just putting a plug in. However, if looks aren't important...

Antenna... are you saying the wire is not connected to anything? If so, it is likely (as noted above) an old GPS antenna that is no longer used. It looks like a Raymarine to me, as well. Aluminum... don't use the grinder/sandpaper! You'll sand away any protective anodizing you have left and...

That's going to be a tough one. You could cut a new plate out of 1/4" Al to slip over the existing one... then put a spacer plate underneath the new plate where the broken/missing plate is. Sandwich it all together.

There's no such thing as "best" sealant to use here. Personal preferences will vary, though. For me, I use, almost exclusively, the Boat Life products - Life Seal for most things and Life Caulk for something where some strength is needed. They are excellent products and will even cure in the...

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I do not - but try contacting Raymarine. They may have an old owner's manual they can send. Or, try just googling for it - I bet it's out there. I think you could easily make a template, though. Start with cardboard and just trim away till it's right. Shouldn't be too hard.

I'm a little late back to the party here, but didn't want you to think I went away :) No, you don't have to disconnect anything. You just need to locate the larger green and blue wires that go the motor. Jump 12V+ to one of them. You can do this using a sufficiently sized jumper wire from a...

A screw-in deck plate should be sealed - it should have an o-ring. I don't know your boat very well, but take a look at under gunwale storage... rod holder storage "holes" under the gunwale and on top... any of those places could possibly allow water into the bilge. Again, without being there...

Relays/solenoids can partially fail. Meaning, the contacts inside can "make" (the sound you hear), but the contacts are worn to the extent that while they can pass 12V, they can't pass enough amperage to power a particular item. Jump 12V directly to the larger blue and green wires (not at the...

It will be faster and less expensive to hire a diver! :) Seriously, though, it will - finding parts like that is tough - especially for an older boat. How are your skills at making one? Either out of fiberglass or just HDPE. I think it's just a flat board, right? It actually should be a...

There is no We won't be able to tell you the square footage from that picture. You'd have to go and actually measure your floor to get an idea. In the end, it doesn't really matter - compare the price vs quality of each style vs what you like. Square footage doesn't factor into this...

I like the idea of using a plastic tank - less trouble in the long run and easier/faster to install.

Yes, there is. I was actually just looking to see if I have it here at the shop or at home. Must be at home.

Jerry, I think it moved. :) No, not really. Still got the same gap as it started at. I spray it every day... tap the wedges. I've got time - I can wait. Hopefully there's a surprise one morning!

Well, $4,400 isn't "too" bad. The labor seems very fair. The materials... well I suppose it somewhat depends on the type of SeaDek like I mentioned. But all of this stuff has gone up quite a bit in the last two years. Don't compare pricing to anything done over a year ago.

Start with the "free" things... which are a good idea to do, anyways. -- This first one I never dove very far into, but last year I had a bad engine mounted tilt switch and that somehow also prevented the helm switch from working, as well. I didn't think to disconnect the connector (like mine...

Grey, I had a boat a while back that was about the same size as your boat (it was a 28' Sea Ray cruiser). I trailered that boat from the Chesapeake to the coast of Maine. Same idea as you, though, it lived on a trailer (save for a few days to about 2 weeks sometimes). The ONLY thing I ever...