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  1. ROBERTH

    plastic wood trim looks lousy

    I started off using the penetrol on the duratrim. Does ok job, but does not last long. Looking for maint. free which was what this stuff was supposed to be about. Wish they still made it so we could refresh it as it lasted years before it started to fade. Cut some PVC trim and installed. Easy...
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    Maximum Bridge Clearance While Trailering

    Exactly! I have a number to call in the city but haven't had time yet, but going to pursue if they can support a short route into my subdivision to clear a few of them. I heard that they would do that. I intially had a telephone/cable line across in front of my home that was too low. Only one...
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    Maximum Bridge Clearance While Trailering

    Had same problem with mine when I got it. The Stainless mount put me right at 13' 5" ish and I was hitting lots of trees. I finally flush mounted my 3G and it saved me about 4", so now mostly sitting at 13" 1". The only trees I hit from coast to Raleigh is on my street which is aggravating to...
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    DeHumidifier

    I think that might work in some areas, but where I live, the humidity is extreme during summer and it is over 100 degrees on some days and especially in the cabin. I don't see how a warm air affect will add much help in these conditions. I do think the air circulation is the key though! Just a...
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    DeHumidifier

    Just to follow up with you all, I received my Atlas and in just a few days, it was nearly full. It works great, small, lightweight and easy to stow away when launching. I rigged up a drain line by drilling a slightly undersized hole in the water storage tray and pulled a silicone aquarium...
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    Discharge Rules

    I found this information that seems to clarify it more. Sounds like a "physical barrier" would pass in my case I am hoping in that it is a door panel that is latched and the "Y" valve is secured behind the door. The only other thing I can do is to secure it with a padlock to prevent access...
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    Discharge Rules

    Thanks Bill, that is the website that I was reading and re-read and seems it would fit in the Type III. Was referring to incineration and other methods that threw me off. So, the 3 miles out is Federal whereas the 12 miles is US Territorial? I had never realized this. Was thinking everything...
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    Discharge Rules

    Ok, got to ask for clarification. I think on my model boat, the 252G with head installed and holding tank, it is classified as a Type 1 system? Trying to figure out some of the rules. Reason I am asking is I had posted in the past that I had a 1 1/2" hose and Y-valve that I was not sure how...
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    Water in the Bilge

    I was going to say the hole at the pulpit is the culprit for some water. You can put a high density sponge there when anchor is not in use to reduce the water volume going into this hole and draining to the bilge. Also, I had installed some rod holders in the rear most corners of the gunnels...
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    REPOWER: Time for new outboards???? Need advice

    My HPDI's are awsome! Run like a swiss watch! However, if it was me in your situation and I wanted to get new motors, and HPDI's were not available, I would do 2 things to make my decision: 1) Add some weight to back of transom to simulate difference of what a 4 stroke set would weigh. Then...
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    DeHumidifier

    I agree with the fan. I have had better results using it. I think I will take the plunge and get the humidifier as I think it will be an improvement.
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    DeHumidifier

    I think using a real dehumidifier has to be an improvement over the damprid products. They do work, but have lots of inherit problems. Disposal of the water will kill your grass! Ask me how I know this. Get it on your fingers and it burns..Ask me how I know this. :? I looked at the one from...
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    DeHumidifier

    Anyone ever consider a portable DeHumidifier in their cabin? I have been using 2 of the Damprid containers for the last couple of years, but getting tired of the mess and spilling of them when I forget to remove them before launching. Even totally clogged up one of the sink drains when one...