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  1. mystro

    Quick charging 12v

    I live in a restricted place and we can't leave RV,Boats etc for more the a couple hours which isn't really enough time with my current 15amp (max) to recharge my 12v batt used for the trolling motor. Should I try a larger charger say maybe a 25 amp to bring it back up to full charge?
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    HB 700 series--Fish ID On or OFF

    I've read on a few HB forums there's been an substantial improvement in the programing algorithms used to ID fish in the newer Humminbirds and since I recently purchased a 797 and I'd like to hear from users who have been using the Fish ID ON. Yes I recall turning this feature off on older...
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    Shop charges to install DF/GPS

    I'm curious what I should budget to install a new DF and Transd in a 17.5 boat, it already has a simular unit. whats seems a fair price. charlie
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    Will my PD Co-Pilot with the new PD V2/AP

    Title says it all..I'm hoping to be able to save a few bucks and use the Co-Pilot from my PD 55 on my new PDV2/AP 55--I'm sure more then a few of you have experience with this....fingerscrossed :) .
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    attn: Silvertip--Powerdrive Version help

    Thank you Silvertip!! I'm hoping mine is the PD version which I can update to the the AP especially after reading ST's post above. I'll post a link to picture's since I'm confused which I own (newbie owner and no manual) ..fingerscrossed...
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    Censoring messages on iBoats?

    My mistake 100%, please disregard my previous post. Thanks
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    Is Pricefixing the right word--Shimano,G.Loomis etc etc

    With the Internet being the world largest catalog it's fairly easy to get a general idea and price range of products. I'd always suspected shimano/g.loomis of price-fixing since no matter where I went on the net or what shopping engine I used the prices were always within a few dollars and this...
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    ELPTO 90hp 17.5ft alum boat--what Prop??

    Please suggest which prop your using with this fairly common engine/boat combo..dealers seem clueless unless they have the old prop..I asked them what happens if someone comes in with a missing/stolen prop..duh, they could only suggest going back to the manufacturer etc etc. :(
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    Why is Tohatsu/Nissan grouped in with Honda?

    Why is Tohatsu/Nissan grouped in with Honda as a single forum..I know Tohatsu makes Nissan and some small Mercury OB's but are they also making Hondas?
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    Johnson 8hp 4s carb adjustment

    My 98 8hp Johnson four-stroke (white) is carbonating-up around the exhaust port with an occasional stall and whiffs of smoke..runs excellent above idle but I need to to run at idle speed or near idle. I don't have the good repair manual only the owners manual and it doesn't have any info on...
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    90ELPTO: WP Impeller replacement

    I'm noticing a slower water stream tell-tale this year is this the usual indication when the impeller needs replacement? I was advised not to wait for an alarm since like car idiot lights.. it could be too late when it goes off. Generally, do I just a new rubber impeller and does it usually...
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    01ELPTO-Trim motor removal help

    This is a 2001 ELPTO which needs a new electric hydraulic motor. My problem is getting to the rear bolts on back side of the reservoir..there's some kind of bar which is partially covering them making it impossible to remove. Is there a way of removing that cross bar without picking up the...
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    Mallory vs others:trim motor

    Mallory is well known in distributors naturally but trim motors? I wondered how it stacks up qualitywise to OEM, Arco or Sierra?
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    ELPTO-Trim motor help

    I'm replacing a trim motor which comes with the reservoir (01 90ELPTO), how do I change this unit without making a big mess with the fluid. Also, is there a trick to purging the air out when I install the new unit?
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    01 90ELPTO elect trim motor

    I'll know for sure tomorrow when I take the trim motor off the reservoir and see if it moves but at this stage everything electically has been checked but no motor activity. Does anyone have the merc part number for the single cylinder trim motor? Also any sources will also help. :cool:
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    New Anchoring tech--anyone have this?

    I was visiting NW Jet yesterday and they were suggesting I use a new anchor called a Slide Anchor/Box Anchor not only because it stows so easily and doesn't require any chain or needs to be backed-down when setting but because it holds in almost any bottom condition which I was skeptical...
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    Service?

    Has anyone had or needed hull service at any point and needed factory help..just checking results. Thanks
  18. mystro

    NW and Alaska Fishermen--where?

    I'm noticing few NW or Alaska fishermen on iboat..can someone point me in a direction for this group?
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    Snake River report

    I'm looking for NW info the snake and columbia river steelhead and salmon late summer and early fall action?
  20. mystro

    Erratic tach and voltage gauges..maybe others?

    Alumicraft 175 2001 90 merc 2s Just purchased..boat with a few elect issues it seems. When I first got the boat recently the first indicator, the starting battery needed charging but my smartchrger kept getting charge errors and until I disconnected all attached wires it then charged fully...
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