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    Refrigerator - AC Only or AC & Battery

    The fridge will have an on/off switch (whether inside the fridge or a breaker on your elec panel) - use it :) It sounds like Legend pointed you in the right direction already, though. As far as draining a battery - they're actually not too bad as long you don't keep opening the door and...
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    Yamaha 150 trim/tilt component

    If you go to a site like SIM Yamaha, you can look up exploded diagrams for parts. You can buy from them, too. Another option could be to get a service manual.
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    Best trailer to buy.

    I have zero knowledge about/experience with Myco or Rolls so I won't even venture an opinion as it would be based on, well, nothing! I've heard good things about Owens but I don't have an personal experience - so again, it wouldn't be fair for me to speak one way or the other about them...
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    Best trailer to buy.

    Well, that's just it - there's so many that it's hard to nail it down, Bob. For example, Shoreland'r is definitely better than Load Rite... according to your list does that mean it's better than Owens, Pacific and Sport Trail, as well? How about Phoenix - how do they play into your list? I'm...
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    Best trailer to buy.

    First, there's no such thing as "best". What's best "for you" is going to depend on lot's of things - how often you tow, where you tow, what you tow with and, of course, budget, to name a few. Secondly, I'd also recommend buying local. And I'd also recommend staying away from Venture. I used...
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    Cabin cover

    When you say "slide the cover"... do you currently have a cover that slides into it? Or are you just (generally) referring to a slot in the top of the windshield frame? That's not for "sliding a cover". It's unclear which you're talking about. If it's the latter, that slot is always there -...
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    Voyager 248 towing

    What you need to find out is your towing capacity of the truck and the loaded/wet weight of the boat/motors/trailer. Do the math and add up the numbers (include batteries, fuel, gear, ice, etc) and then compare to the truck's capacity. Post back with those numbers.
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    Hardtop storage bag replacement

    Other than Googling for it myself, I do not. HOWEVER, any local upholsterer can sew in a new zipper and most likely even replace the grommets. Or, grommets/grommet tool... not that expensive to buy and it's a good tool to have.
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    New Fisherman 222 Owner with a trailer/hull position question

    Since you have a smaller boat and a roller trailer... move the winchstand and crank the winch handle. If you can't do that, move the stand, crank the handle as tight as you can, then drive to about 10 MPH and hit the brakes progressively harder till the boat rolls forward. Keep re-cranking if...
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    overnighter cabin entrance

    Google for companionway hatch. There's all kinds. Flip... tilt... sliding... etc. The big question will be how much integrity you're going to lose by cutting that hole. I think you'll be OK if you don't go too big - but you really won't know till you do it! Or... take up yoga. It's good...
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    Tar on Motor Cowling

    As noted, one of the keys is to let it sit on their longer. Soak a rag (not dripping wet, though) and hold it in place for about 5 minutes.
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    Freedom 235 Battery Removal

    So... the batteries were obviously installed AFTER the boat was built... which means they'll come back out :) I see some type of tank in that picture, but not of the batteries? Where are they in relation? Can you post a pic of the cooler from the topside (with door open)?
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    Freedom 235 Battery Removal

    Pictures would probably help for those of us that don't own your model. But... is the cooler removable?
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    How do you clean up your Grady? and make it shine remove stain tips?

    It won't matter what boat brand - all the same. But this is a heck of a lot easier than typing and typing and typing: https://lmgtfy.app/?q=how+to+detail+a+boat If you have specific questions, though, that aren't covered in all the info above, just ask.
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    Paint on Cushions?

    Definitely don't use acetone! You MIGHT be able to use it sparingly, but you run a good risk of damaging the vinyl. Naptha is safe for vinyl, but I'm not sure how well it's going to take the paint off if it's cured. That's the hard part - the paint is cured - or at least mostly, it sounds...
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    Cabin cover

    I think you're over thinking it. There's no poles needed - it already goes downhill from the windhshield to the floor. All I do is turn my seats around to face backwards and then there's no way water will pool between the windshield and the seats. You're also over thinking how to put it on...
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    Bow Pulpit Fiberglass Cracks...

    While a hard stress may have exacerbated the situation, the root cause, in my opinion, is the way all the hardware was installed initially. The holes for the screws were pre-drilled, but a chamfer was never made which means the screw threads came into slight contact with the gelcoat. That's...
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    Thru hull identification - ‘84 offshore I/O

    I have the same boat, but am not near it to 100% double check. However, it's easy enough to figure out. The ones near the water line will be a gravity drain thing - fish box/cooler or floor drain. Just pour some water in the various drains and see where it comes out. The higher drains will a...
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    2019 Freedom 335 - Location of freshwater pump

    This is from your owner's manual. This is the last time I'm doing your homework for you :) Freshwater System The 335 comes with a pressurized freshwater system. The freshwater pump is activated by the freshwater switch on the helm switch panel and supplies water from the 44 gallon water tank...
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    Do i need to repair this? Bottom paint mistake

    This is just a guess, of course, but it may be a previous repair where they didn't worry too much about making it look nice since it was getting bottom paint, anyways. I'd be curious to see the interior side of that area, if it's accessible.