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    Sea Hunt Escape Vent Question - Water in Fuel

    Hello, I have a 2000 Sea Hunt Escape 200 and am dealing with an issue with water in the fuel. I am replacing the sender gasket soon to rule that out. I have a plastic Perko combination fill and vent, I have confirmed that the vent from the tank is connected to the vent on the fill unit. It...
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    Teleflex mechanical steering seized - attempting fix in slip

    Hey guys, I have had some issues with my teleflex cable steering. I launched the boat late this summer (7/11) and had to un-freeze the steering arm in the tilt tube before putting my boat in its slip for the summer. I did this with a heat gun and some brute force and was able to free up the...
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    Battery Voltage Question

    I replaced my old battery with a West Marine brand for my old Mako with an Evinrude 88 SPL. When I got it voltage was high (~14v) but after a month and a half with the new battery it's usually down to about 12.4v when I get on the boat. Whenever I leave it at the dock I shut off everything (GPS...
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    Teleflex mechanical steering travel question

    Hello, How far should my motor be able to turn both ways? I recently fixed a seized tilt tube (gummed up with old grease) and since I reconnected everything I feel as though the motor's range of motion isn't as good as it was before. I have nothing to really compare it to so I thought I'd ask...
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    Evinrude 88 SPL Problems - What do to next?

    I'm in a bit of a dilemma here guys, appreciate any responses in advance. My 1987 (I think) 'rude 88 SPL has been acting up. Bought the boat/motor this spring, ran it many times until the last few weeks when it has been acting up. Basically, it doesn't start reliably and doesn't like to idle for...
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