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    Identify this fuel tank?

    Thanks for the answers. I think the 3 way valve might be my best option.
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    Identify this fuel tank?

    My new to me 1995 Boston Whaler 15 Dauntless, 60 hp Merc 2 stroke came with 2 6.5 gal fuel tanks. Each has a different style connector on it, and the hose will only connect to the one on the left with the shorter pins. I do not see these square plastic connectors for sale, so it seems like my...
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    Drain plug?

    Sorry to be slow on the uptake here. So when you are loading, moving around the boat etc. while stationary, you might take on a little water through the scuppers, and you just figure it will all flow out the stern once you start moving? I ask, because I have also been told by someone else to...
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    Drain plug?

    Thanks
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    Drain plug?

    Just bought a 1995 Dauntless 15ft. Preparing to take it out for the first time. It is advertised as self-bailing. I do not find a bilge plug anywhere on the transom. I have 2 deck scuppers with rubber flapper valves on the outside of the transom, and 2 drains from the tub that surrounds the...
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    College Football

    Opening night game for Michigan State Spartans tonight. Beat Boise State, next stop Rose Bowl. Go Green!
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    Trailer Switch

    Re: Trailer Switch Here is a picture of my throttle control, I think it is a Quicksilver, but I'm not sure. I will look closer tomorrow. I did not do a very good job of explaining. The trim switches will only bring the drives up to the limit. When I picked up the boat this spring, we could not...
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    Trailer Switch

    Stupid Question that's probably been asked before, but I can't find it when searching old threads. My boat has twin Bravo 2 drives. The tilt switches on the throttles work just fine, drives go up and down like they should, but the trailer switch does nothing on either drive, no noise that I can...
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    Docking with twin I/Os

    Just bought a new boat, 2000 Maxum 3000scr. Beautiful, or at least until time to dock it. I graduated from a single I/O to the twin I/Os, and so far I'm on the wrong side of the learning curve. I know that with twin inboards, people say to leave the wheel alone, and do it all with the...
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    Looking at a Maxum 3000 scr

    I'm looking at buying a new (for me) boat. The boat of interest is a 2000 Maxum 300scr. I have been looking online for a couple months, and have found 3 or 4 that are close enough to go look at. Before I do, a couple of questions. What would the hull construction be on that boat? Balsa core...
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    Inboard vs I/O

    Looking to upgrade to a 30 to 33 ft express cruiser. I only have experience with I/Os. My friends all are pushing me toward inboards because of less maintenance and better durability. Yet when I look at used boat adds, I see a lot of 10 year old boats advertising new v drives, transmissions etc...
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    maxm 300scr

    Ok, stupid question time. We are looking at a used maxum 300scr. I like the looks, layout, and condition of the boat. If I persue this, I will pay for a survey. But, the big question is this: As the boat currently sits, we are going aboard via the swim platform. In my slip, we board from the...
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    " How To" Forum Questions

    Okay, 2 stupid questions. 1) A lot of people reply to a thread by first requoting someone else's comment in a light green box the shows their comment, plus who said it, How do you do that? I assume that it's in the advanced reply screen, but so far I can't figure it out. 2) I presume...
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    New Tohatsu 3.5hp

    I have owned a Merccruiser i/o for 15 years, but have no experience with an outboard. I just bought a new Tohatsu 3.5 for an inflatable, and have some questions: 1) I am in northern Michigan, and it's still 25 degrees out, but I can't stand looking at my brand new motor and not being able to...
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    Small outboard for inflatable

    I will be buying a new inflatable and motor this season. Because I will be mounting and dismounting the motor regularly, weight of the motor is more important than speed of the boat. There are several choices in the 2 to 3.5 hp range. Any opinions?
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