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  1. Woodnaut

    Compatibility VHF <-> GPS Via NMEA V2/3

    I have the following two devices: Garmin GPSMAP 185 Sounder ICOM IC-M422 VHF Radio I have wiring diagrams for both devices and making the connections is not a problem. My concern is with a potentially incompatible data format. Here is why: The Garmin 185 manual says it supports NMEA 0183...
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    Big Anchor, Little Boat

    A short video of a big anchor "on" a little boat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p8AJ93Wh00&NR=1
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    Expected Life Of GPS/Chartplotter

    In 1999 I bought a Garmin 185 GPS Chartplotter/Sounder and for the past 11 years it has worked great. The only negative thing I can say about it is that occasionally the chart re-load times can be a little long. However, one day it will probably acquire its last satellite and plot its last...
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    Tackle Box Recommendation

    I?ve been through numerous Plano tackle boxes over the years and they?ve worked well. Eventually, however, something on the tray assembly breaks and I go looking for another one. Plano seems to be a fair product for the money, but I wouldn't mind spending a few more bucks for a more rugged and...
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    Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radios On Shore

    "Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radios" typically refers to the 25 watt variety of VHF-FM Marine Radio that many people have on their boats. My question is: Is it legal to have (and use) one of these radios on anything other than a boat? (For example, at a marina, a bay or beach house, or some other...
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    Eel-Zilla

    Update: This story was covered by a local ABC Television Station. http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7022168 Around Galveston Bay there are several small communities. Many of them have local newsppapers with interesting articles. This one appeared recently in "The Sea...
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    Will This Powerhead Fit?

    Any chance that a powerhead from a 1977 Johnson 70 HP (70EL77S) will fit on a 1987 Johnson 70 HP (J70ELCUR)? (A buddy of mine is trying to piece together one good motor.) Thanks guys.
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    Recommendation On Assembly Grease

    Does anyone have any recommendations on engine assembly grease? The last time a did a major on a powerhead I used some "assembly grease" that a mechanic gave me (from the same dealership where I bought the parts). Recently I've heard a few different suggestions such as white lithium grease...
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    Building (And Extending) A Home Built Boat

    I wanted to build a boat, so I shopped around and found some plans by "Hartley". When they arrived they were dated 1966 and had the country "New Zealand" written in the title block. I had the plans and a few power tools, so now I needed some wood. I purchased some Philippine Mahogany...
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    Lower Seal Replacement In Gearcase

    I have a buddy with a 1981 Johnson 90 HP. Here are the specifics: Model: J90TLCIM Serial: J5493077 He wants to replace the upper and lower oil seals in the gearcase. Looking at an exploded parts list, the upper seal does not seem to be an issue. (Drop the lower unit, pull the water pump...
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    Maybe Time For A New Tube

    We purchased a single person Airhead Stingray in 2006. This tube has been a ton of fun. But about 2 years ago it got left out in the sun, got a little hot, and stretched a couple of seams. Since then it seems I've been patching a series of small pinholes - all at the seams. This tube has...
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    Graceful Lady Under The Sea

    Here is a recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department video on this vessel. This is an expertly produced video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q97IAUHICjo&playnext_from=TL&videos=5UziQxvIVEY&feature=grec_index The US can lay claim to thousands of historical ships. One of these vessels which...
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    1981 Johnson 90 HP Sometimes Locking Up

    Have a friend who is having some problems. Here is the engine: 1981 Johnson Model: J90TLCIM Serial: J5493077 The engine had been running smooth and strong. Cruising at ~4,000 RPM. Engine then suddenly slowed down to idle and then died. Tried to crank engine but it was acting like it was...
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    What Is WOT RPM For 1981 90 HP Johnson?

    Can anyone tell me the WOT RPM range for a 1981 90 Hp Johnson. My buddy just bought this engine from a boat shop. It appears to be in very good shape and seems to be a honey of an engine. Here are the engine specifics: Model: J90TLCIM Serial: J5493077 Thanks guys.
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    Cavitation, Ventillation or Spun Hub?

    Helping out a buddy with his pontoon boat. Here is the the technical stuff I know about: Boat: 21' Starcraft Pontoon Boat ~1987 Engine: 1981 Johnson 90 HP (2 stroke) outboard Prop: 3 Blade Alum Diameter unknown, Pitch 17" (I think), no cup Tachometer presently...
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    Help Identifying Year And Value

    Looking at a 90 hp Johnson with the following information (as best as I could determine). Could someone please help me identify the model year. Model: J90TLCIM Serial: J5493077 The engine appears to be clean, original head gaskets and hoses, and used exclusively in fresh water. Runs good...
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    Yamaha Digital Tach Illumination Possible?

    I have a 2006 Yamaha F90 with Yamaha controls, ignition switch and digital tachometer. Everything works great on the tach - trim indication, hours, RPM, etc. The cable between the engine and the tach is installed, as well as the connection to the controls. My question is whether or not this...
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    Hurricanes & Wheel Bearings

    Hope the weather is good where you're at. Around here (Houston), hurricane Ike is looming. At this point, up and down the Texas Gulf coast - and for several miles inland - people are planning to get outta Dodge before the sheriff shows up. (By the way, the emergency management people around...
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    Masking Prior To Spraying

    I was in a shipyard last week looking over a workboat that was in its final stages of completion. A crew was on board masking some some lines and other things in the machinery spaces in prepartion to start spray painting. I immediately noticed that they were using aluminum foil to mask small...
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    Need To Lower WOT RPM - Also Other Issue

    OK guys, here's the story - 16' 7" Deep Vee runabout, homebuilt (stout and heavy) with a 2006 Yamaha 90 HP four stroke. Currently has a 12 7/8" Dia x 19" Pitch 3 blade aluminum prop (with no cup) that gives a WOT of 5,800 RPM. I?m totally satisfied with this setup - it's really just about...
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