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    12v from a 24v hookup?

    I apologize for my elevator: When it comes to electric stuff, there are times it does not go to the top floor. This is one of those times. I've got two batteries, dedicated to run my 24v trolling motor. They are installed under the console. I want to install a 12v outlet on the console and...
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    Engine Flushing: What to expect?

    After owning a string of older two cycle engines, I now have a new four cycle, a 2008 Mercury, 90 HP, Big Foot. There is a place on the rear of the engine for connecting a water hose. When I attempt to flush the engine, after running in saltwater, I don't see the usual "pee stream". The boat...
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    Covering GPS/Depth Finder Hole

    Am selling current boat that has GPS/Depth Finder unit that I want to put on next boat. Question: How do I effectively cover the hole in the padded console after I remove the unit? It is a Hummin Bird 383c, with a four screw, pedastle mount. I've thought about using an affordable compass...
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    Sell or Trade?

    Too sell it, or trade it in, that is our question. I have a few folks interested in buying our two year old, 16' pontoon boat. It's small (6' beam) and it's what they like. Used boat evaluations, including my credit union, puts the value right at $7,000, including trailer and 25hp Merc (2...
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    Hard starting - won't go under load

    2004, 25hp Mercury. Hard to start -- and intermittently, won't run under load. How do I fix this? I suspect a fuel problem, but don't know how to fix it. Help, please! Gary Pinellas Park, FL
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    Charging Problem

    I have three batteries, 2 for 24v trolling motor, one 12v for starting. When charging, with an on-board charger, one of the batteries for the trolling motor does not indicate a full charge as indicated by the row of lights on the charger. But, when I remove the battery and put it on a...
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    Trolling Motor for Pontoon Boat

    I'd like to tap into the experience of 'toon owners who have installed electic trolling motors. Is there a "best way" to do this? Not having purchased the TM yet, I'm leaning towared a tiller control. I'll be fishing a mix of salt and fresh water. In that regard, I'm looking at a Minn Kota...
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    85HP Force Lower Unit Drain Plug

    Not being familiar with any outboard but Mercury/Evinrude, I began looking for the lower unit drain plug on my recenly acquired Force 85. With a bit of help, I found it. Problem: Allen wrench wiped the corners of the allen screw drain plug. I drilled through it, with the idea of using an...
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    Engine Flush Rage 115

    Just picked up a 1996 Rage, OMC 115hp (please, no flaming, thanks). I see no means of flushing the engine. My plan is to tap into the water line, immediately after the strainer, and install a means for connecting a water hose. I plan to put in a check valve to ensure the flush water goes one...
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