"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 20 May 2007 03:14:47 GMT, "Calif Bill"
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sat, 19 May 2007 21:00:29 -0400, "JimH"
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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"Josh Assing" wrote in message
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resist taking advantage of their offer of a roll of "premium" vinyl
black
electrical tape. 7 bucks a roll.

we had a short that killed the engine -- we seperated the wires out
(plastic
melted after touching a manifold) the closest marina was "Narrows
Marina" at
day island.

Now I like these guys; they're nice -- friendly, and fuel prices are
reasonable.
the electrical tape -- $15.99

yes; I bought it.

Next time you're at Lowe's or The Home Depot:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...1029-133-41029

Hey, it is not 'marine rated builders ultra super premium grade'
ordinary
plastic adhesive electrical tape!!!!!!

Best. Electrical. Tape. Ever.

http://tinyurl.com/228hal

For boats PVC tape is better. After you tape it, put a little PVC pipe
glue
on the tape, and it will be welded solid and not let any water in. Works
as
well as liquid tape on the trailer light connections.

I've done that on trailer connections. The only problem is that pvc
pipe "glue" is actually an aromatic solvent which means it's "gluing"
action is actually a way to melt the plastic to make the seal.

I'm not sure that's a great idea.

Great idea for those trailer connectors that get dunked.