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  1. dietz

    242 helm door hinge bolts loose

    Nice aggressive plan B (or plan A if you're the only reply). Thanks
  2. dietz

    242 helm door hinge bolts loose

    Bolts on helm door hinges loose. Door side I can lock tight to nut behind door, but hinge bolts into fiberglass side just turn loose. Not sure what is behind the plastic for the bolts to grab. Don't want to take out bolts in case a nut is back there to fall down. ?
  3. dietz

    XM stopped working on 2016 242x polk

    Yeah, mine is the check tuner. Tested & tried 2 seperate xm tuners that work in car, so not the tuner. Thanks again
  4. dietz

    XM stopped working on 2016 242x polk

    2016 is Polk system. The box I plug into is hidden behind 3 batteries , so if the unit is broke I'm in a tough spot. Thanks!
  5. dietz

    XM stopped working on 2016 242x polk

    Just bounces of XM mode when selected. Rear Main unit says "check tuner" meaning external receiver not recognized. Tried external receiver on car radio & works. Not an antenna issue. Even bought new one, and same issue. Any ideas of others with same issue. Thanks
  6. dietz

    Ding repair recommendation

    Thanks
  7. dietz

    Ding repair recommendation

    Someone backed empty trailer under my boat in parking lot. Got lucky it wasn't worse, but V hull mid bottom point now has a dime size ding/gouge in black gel coat. Fibers showing, but luckily no hole or structural , just the gel ripped off. Anyone have a good recommended black gel coat...
  8. dietz

    How often does it really, really happen?

    Month 1 , my own hat, trying to retrieve it after it blew off. Year 5, a plastic bag wrapped around shaft, miles from boat launch. 2 min unwrap through clean out plug & back to fun. Couldn't imagine not having the clean out- worth thousands at that moment.
  9. dietz

    Bilge pump confused

    Thanks!
  10. dietz

    Bilge pump confused

    Thanks. Any clue why there is a drain plug in the engine compartment if it is at the same level as the bilge pump? Seems like it would "drain" into the bildge which Thanks. Do you have any pictures of your install? Also anyone have a sketch of how the bilge looks (i.e. how far down from the...
  11. dietz

    Bilge pump confused

    Bilge pump hums when activated. No water ever seen discharging. Lots of water when drain plug removed end of day. Last year had water pumping from bilge every time we went out. Took off pump from blue strainer. No screen or filter , and no gunk or junk. From the looks of it, water has to...
  12. dietz

    Help me pick a trailer tire

    What wheels are you using? And where did you buy them ? Thanks in advance
  13. dietz

    Bias tire rotation

    Assuming you got new wheels too? If so, which did you go for & what size. Thanks
  14. dietz

    Bias tire rotation

    Original Bias tires are more heavily worn on outsides. Should I be rotating them to opposite sides to double the life? Thanks in advance Also 242x. Should I be looking to go radial when I replace? If so, is there a preferred standard wheel & tire combo that looks nicer & is affordable? (If...
  15. dietz

    Yamaha AR240 house battery life

    ...funny thing. Have never needed it, but have tossed it to 3 other boats to save their day, and once to a tow vehicle for their dead battery.
  16. dietz

    Yamaha AR240 house battery life

    Get a jump pack & never worry again. Worst case, quick jump and recharge it underway.
  17. dietz

    Fire Port

    Thanks. Curious, you noted after doing some research: Can you share any research findings that led to your choice?
  18. dietz

    Fire Port

    Anyone use an extinguisher meant for the engine fire port? Typical cheap extinguishers are not meant to smother in port to suffocate fire, rather to be aimed at base if flames directly. Seems like it would be wise to have a fire port extinguisher, but most I can find are huge & expensive...
  19. dietz

    Must have equipment for new boaters - Yamaha 212x

    Battery jumper pack. Never needed it ourself, but great for piece of mind & not being a killjoy worrying about the batteries. Used ours 3 times for other boaters to save their butts.
  20. dietz

    Bilge clean

    Is there any need to clean or disinfect the bilge? For example to avoid mold. Etc.? ...how do you get easiest access?
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