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    Choosing an inverter

    I'm trying to figure out how big an inverter my electrical system can handle. I have the 65 amp alternator and I'm not sure how directly that relates or limits the size of an inverter. I've got a 90 amp/hr house battery. There's a boat parade of lights coming up and I'm thinking of powering...
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    5.0L TKS Component Identification

    In another effort to become familiar with my engine and how it's all wired together, I see a couple components that I can't find on any wiring diagram or I have questions about. 1. 15amp fuse on the aft engine harness. I see the 20amp fuse for the TKS module. 2. Relay off the harness behind...
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    RPM Gauge acting funny?

    I had made a previous post about how my RPM gauge read almost 2000 while at idle and the it eventually returned to normal. The one answer I got was that the gauge is dependent on voltage to drive the needle to right spot, otherwise the gauge could jump to a higher indication. This was...
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    Caliper brands and mounting brackets interchangeable

    I have a 2005 Load Rite with Tie Down brakes. I bought the boat last year and had it inspected right after purchase before making the 4 hr trip home. I have not had any issues with the trailer. While repacking the bearings, I noticed that part of the piston boot is cracked. No signs of...
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    Tach reading almost 3000 rpm at idle before dropping

    Got home with the boat and fired it up to flush it out. Tach jumped to almost 3000 as it started up and then dropped to around 1000 after a few seconds. The engine was at high idle with TKS hissing away Any ideas of why the tach would read almost 3000 rpm when the engine is at idle then drop...
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    Tilt/Trim Indicator

    What angle should the stern drive be at when the trim indicator indicates UP? I remember reading some posts about a 21 inch measurement on the trim pistons for setting the limit switch.
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    Nighttime Boating and Speed

    I'm curious to know of the thoughts of all the iBoats folks concerning nighttime boating and how fast is too fast. Last night was my 3rd time out at night to watch fireworks over some body of water. Last night being July 4th, as one would expect, many other boaters had the same idea. The...
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    Tandem axle brakes

    I have a tandem axle trailer with brakes on one axle. According to New Jersey law, I should have brakes on all axles. The trailer has a Tie Down system, believe it's the model 60 and the local trailer shop has said that NJ isn't enforcing that law yet on boat trailers. Anyways, I'm looking in...
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    Gear lube leak somewhere

    I've dug through the various posts about gear lube leaks but can't seem to determine what my issue is from those posts. I bought the boat last year and got a few runs with it before winterization. I had a feeling I had leak somewhere because I had to top of the lube oil monitor. When I...
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    WOT Issue...Maybe?

    Just checking out the posts and saw one under the Prop section where the boat owner was hitting 3000rpms and ~30mph. Ironically, over the weekend I went WOT since the water was super smooth and hit ~3800 rpms, but my SOG was 37+ kts. When I bought the boat, the surveyor noted 41mph (GPS) at...
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    Lowrance Fuel Flow sensor

    Has anyone used the fuel flow sensor from Lowrance? I have a Elite Ti chart plotter and would like another layer of knowledge of fuel usage instead of the gas guage because I found it is not accurate (using the term loosely) unless you stopped in the water...
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    Another transducer placement question

    I have a Chap with the extended plane. I'm assuming the better placement for the transducer is on the extended plane (#1 in pic) rather than #2. Instructions say no closer than 3 in to the prop. #2 location is right on the edge of 3in.
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    15hp Johnson stalling

    When I start up the motor, I have to maintain at least 1/2 choke to keep it running until is warms up. Once it warms up, it will still sometimes die out after fully opening the choke and I either have to add throttle to go to a fast idle or go back to 1/2 choke. When I also put in in gear and...
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    ICOM M330G DSC Output

    I was reading the manual on the M330G and there is a DSC setting to enable DSC info to be sent out on the NMEA network when a call is received. If you have a plotter on the network, will the DSC position pop up on the chart?
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    Do I need a bigger tow vehicle - rhetorical question

    I bought my 204 SSi at the end of the season last year. Based on published numbers I knew I'm pushing the rated limits of my Dodge Durango 3.6L. Per Dodge, my vehicle has a 6500 GVWR and a 11600 GCWR. Today I got everything officially weighed at a CAT scale to see where the numbers stand...
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    Mounting VHF Antenna

    What is the correct way to mount an antenna to the gunwale? Do you use screws or bolts? If you use bolts, should there be a back plate on the other side of the hull or are large washers enough?
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    Delaware River - Penns Landing July 4th Fireworks

    I know I'm a few months early, but I'm wondering what the deal is to watch the July 4th fireworks at Penns Landing on the river. The main question is which boat ramp to use that would still be open at 10pm or later.
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    What's the difference in serpentine belts

    I'm looking to build up a stash of spare parts. The serpentine belts is 57-865615-004 as printed in the belt. I go to look on line and search for 57-865615-004 and find many flavors of 57-565615 like 57-565615Q4, Q6, Q7 etc. After some searching around, I think I need 57-865615Q4. Is this...
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    Adding second battery, location for ACR

    I'm working on adding in a second battery and bought the Add-A-Battery kit from Blue See. I'm trying to figure out where to place the ACR. See the two pics....1 is the engine compartment and the other is an idea of where to place things. The original battery is a 24 and the house battery is a...
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    Adding house battery - reserve minutes

    I'm looking to add a house battery, but I can't seem to make up my mind on whether to go with the group 24 (130 min reserve) or the group 27 (175 min reserve). I currently have a group 24 bat and I have the room where the current battery is to add a dual grp 24 bat tray. There is room for a...
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