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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Boating GPS.
    The internet says that my Garmin echomap chirp 74 is bluechart. It does seem to get updated over the air pretty often. I suspect that...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Durability of bottom paint.
    If the boat has antifouling paint on it, and it bothers you, it can be "soda blasted" off. After the soda blast, the hull will usually...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery.
    Sunshine and wood are not much of an issue. Polyester resin also holds up well to sunshine, as do the "spar" versions of varnish and...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery.
    Make sure you use only stainless steel tee nuts and bolts, or they will rust away. Normally you simply lay the foam onto the plywood...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Boating GPS.
    To be clear, the area I am referring to is the channel from the ICW to Barnegat inlet. The paper charts have a note that the buoys are...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Wondering if I can add power trim to my 82 mercury.
    If the water leak is not too bad, you could dry it off and put a bead of silicone to seal it. Those 1/4-20 bolts that typically hold...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Boating GPS.
    Although I have never been able to find any proof, I believe my Garmin with built-in maps is updated over the air. I say this because...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery.
    Normally the wood in seats is 1/2 plywood. However, if yours is thicker, replace with the same stuff. I would use pressure treated...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread TRIM/TILT ELECTRICAL CONVERSION.
    Gee, can't you swap the relays and wiring from the newer motor to the old one? Making a new wiring harness is not difficult, but the...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread TRIM/TILT ELECTRICAL CONVERSION.
    Generally, the PTT motor wires should be cleaned, as well as the wires supplying power and ground to the solenoids. Don't forget to...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1998 bay quest with 150 johnson ocean runner.
    I cannot comment on the boat, but I have that exact motor. It is one of the best 2 cycle motors ever made, IMO. The OMS oil injection...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread Boating GPS.
    The Marine GPS units are priced by screen size and visual acuity. The reason is that a larger, more high def unit is easier to see...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread TRIM/TILT ELECTRICAL CONVERSION.
    Changing over the motor and electrical stuff is pretty easy. That is routinely done, when buying a new PTT motor as they usually come...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread ‘91 merc 60hp overheating alarm buzzing.
    Generally speaking, compression testers are often inaccurate. However, they are usually reliable. If all the cylinders read the same...
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    Chris1956 replied to the thread 1985 Evinrude 4hp no spark..
    Disconnect the ground wire and test the coil with an ohmmeter. The primary wires should have nearly a dead short. A few tenths of an...
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