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    Cutting plug of NMEA and re-joining?

    Hi all, I have a lowrance LGC GPS module I'm yet to connect Into my nmea network. I'd like to place it ontop of my Bimini/rocket launcher which would involve threading the cable through the Bimini poles. To do this ill need to cut the plug off and solder it back on. Has anyone had any...
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    2001 130 Saltwater series 2 stroke - stalling/idle issue

    Hi All, I've recently started having an issue with my engine. Its a 2001 130 Salt Water Series 2 Stroke engine. What happens is at idle RMP it runs a little rough and idles low, stalls ect. With the warm up lever up I can keep it alive and if it starts to idle low/cough if I push the key in...
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    2001 130 Salt Water series Forward control issue Please help :-)

    The trim button on my throttle lever works intermittently for both up and down. Its FINE works 100% if I use the switch on the cowling. Sounds like I have a wiring issue somewhere along the lines? Where should I start? Does anyone have any diagrams or insight on the harness or any plugs that...
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    2001 130 Salt Water series Forward control issue Please help :-)

    The trim button on my throttle lever works intermittently for both up and down. Its FINE works 100% if I use the switch on the cowling. Sounds like I have a wiring issue somewhere along the lines? Where should I start? Does anyone have any diagrams or insight on the harness or any plugs that...
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    Dual batteries quesiton

    Hi All, I?ve recently purchase a second hand boat and it has dual batteries with an isolator but one of the batteries is STUFFED :-( Im after some advice on a suitable replacement and what?s a good charger setup to keep them well maintained. Its got a 2001 Yamaha 130 Saltwater, GPS, deck...
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    Yamaha 2 Stroke 130 Compression

    Hi All, What sort of compression numbers should a healthy Salt Water Series 130hp 2 stroke yamaha have? Im going interstate to look at one next weekend on a 2001 model boat and will be compression testing before purchase if im that way inclined! Cheers, Chris
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    130 2-Stroke pre purchase inspection / service advice

    Hi All, Im currently looking at purchasing my next boat and it is fitted with a Yamaha 130 2-stroke. Coming from a Mercruiser stern drive I'm not sure exactly what I should be checking prior to sale. Current owner tells me is has under 200 hours but no hour meter is fitted so I dont believe it...
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    2005 3L TKS Intermittent Starting Issue

    Re: 2005 3L TKS Intermittent Starting Issue Don, Had a chance today to have a look a bit deeper into this issue and was surprised. Here are some photos of what I found once I removed some electrical tape that was hiding it! This first photo shows how one of the wires is being jumped onto one...
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    2005 3L TKS Intermittent Starting Issue

    I Have Have a 3L mercruiser manufactured in 2005 thats a Turn Key Start model... It has a intermittent starting problem; When I turn the key on the buzzer sounds, turn it to crank and the buzzer turns off but the starter doesn't kick in or anything. I usually turn it off and try if a few...
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    Stilleto Advantage II which hub kit do I buy?

    Hi All, Im going to buy a Stiletto Advantage II prop in 14 1/4" X 19P for my Bayliner 175 with 3L Mercruiser and an Alpha One. Wondering which hub kit I need to buy to go with it? If I get this; http://www.********.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Stiletto-Hub-Kit-DE-501&i=39477 and...
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    Adding amplifier to stereo, Battery options?

    Hi All, Im currently researching and about to purchase the bits and pieces required to put an amplifier into my recently acquired 2006 Bayliner 175. For reference its got a 3.0L TKS Mercruiser with alpha one stern drive... I don't see the music ever being on for more than 30 minutes without...
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    Mercruiser 3L TKS, How often do you drain the block and exhaust manifold

    Hi All, Just wondering how often you guys drain the zhorst and manifold via the two blue hoses in the bilge? Ive got into a habit of after use 5 mins on the muffs>clean it all down> then drain the zhorst and manifold via the two hoses. Is this ok?
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    3L Runs On/Dieseling

    Engine: 2005 Mercuiser Turn Key Start, Alpha One Gen 2 Drive Serial: 0W356097 Some of you may recall my previous thread about my tub running on... Anyway; I've recently started using the boat for skiing and its running on for about 5 or so seconds each time I turn it off.... Plugs are correct...
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    Stereo install into 2006 Bayliner 175 XT

    Hi Guys, Im currently researching and about to purhcase the bits and pieces required to put a half descent stereo into my recently acquired 2006 Bayliner 175. For reference its got a 3.0L TKS Mercruiser with alpha one stern drive..... The boat is mainly to be used for fishing and music will not...
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    Carb Rebuild - 3L Hesitation from 1400 to 2000RPM

    Engine: 2005 Mercuiser Turn Key Start, Alpha One Gen 2 Drive Serial: 0W356097 Issue: When I accelerate gradually from idle up and onto the plane I hit a dead spot at about 1,400 to 2,000 rpm. The boat literally wants to stop and stall and some times does. If I throttle past this rpm point...
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