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    Battery Tenders

    This battery maintenance device I have has a LED that changes from red (charging) to green (maintenance). I will go days on red before changing to green even if the leads are removed just for a few minutes. Even if green it seems to evaporate about 1/2 of water from the battery in a couple of...
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    Lowrance LMF 400 Wiring Connections

    I have the LMF 400 system, new this week. It is not used in conjunction with a GPS nor Sonar display. There a NMEA 2000 power connection to the network backbone. However, there are yellow and blue wires coming from the back on the LMF that don't connect to the NMEA system. A picture in the...
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    Is This the Same as Crusiers, Inc.?

    I am looking for the bow chocks for a 1961 model 2500, a 16' lapstake runabout. This have a fwd rake. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike
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    Lowrance Combo Models Fuel Flow Question

    I am looking at a Lowrance LMS-527C DF iGPS and one review said that it does not use the internal gps to calculate MPG with the data from the fuel flow sensor...the external gps antenna is needed. Can any of you confirm if this is true. I have seen the Lowrance 5300 Ci gps. Which one of these...
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    Etec HO

    Does anyone know the difference between the regular ETEC and teh ETEC HO? I think this is High Output, but they are in the same power ranges as the regular. Thanks, Mike
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    Tongue Weight on Hitch

    I read a state published boater safety pamphlet and it stated, sure hope I read this right, that 10% of the boat's weight should be on the hitch? That sounds like a lot of weight. Mine is heavy, but I can lift it if need be. Would like to ge some feedback from the experience on this site...
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    1978 OMC, Looks Like New

    This is a pristine looking 1978 Arrow Glass with a 185 V8 OMC. Everything about this boat looks immaculate. I have read some unflattering things on this forum about OMC, but this one is worth looking at. I don't know anything about I/O's and would like your opinion on this one...
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    Rollers to bunks

    I like the rollers because I can launch and retreive without getting the wheel bearing wet. I rolls off by it own weight and the electric winch makes for quick retreival. However, when replacing some deck wood, I noticed spider cracking on the interior of the hull. Mind you, the hull is 35...
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    1975, 115 TNT Value

    I've replaced the factory TNT with a CMC. The only two problems with it are; the hydraulic motor clicks out on the internal relay every 3-5 seconds of use and the trim gauge is irratic. The cylinders rod seals have been replaced. Have all of the wiring and gauge. Just wanted to get an idea if...
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    Engine Thrust Guide

    Are there any guides or rules of thumb to estimate thrust ranges for motor horsepower? It seems like thrust would be a necessary factor in designing transom strength but I have yet to see any. Boat builders must have some guide. Thanks Mike
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    Engine Thrust Guide

    Are there any guides or rules of thumb to estimate thrust ranges for motor horsepower? It seems like thrust would be a necessary factor in designing transom strength but I have yet to see any. Boat builders must have some guide. Thanks Mike
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    Wasp Hornet Warning

    Just had the boat out Saturday before last. Found the beginings of a red wasp (the blackish red ones) nest hanging at the transom rub rail when removing the cover. This last Saturday, one week later, those big bright red wasps were under the cover busy building another one. There are a ton of...
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    Walk Thru Swing Window Don't Fit any More

    My '75 year model trihull has set up for several years. When I started my restore, I noticed that the "door" window is about 1/2 inch too long relative to the mating console window. The strut arms were loosened and I tried to push the stationary windows up and apart with virtually no movement...
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    1975, 115 Johnson Detuned for unleaded gas

    My engine was detuned in the mid '80's, spark retarted per OMC bulletin, to burn unleaded gas. The dealer said to use premium gas. Not sure wheather twc 2 or 3 was used then. I understand now that mid grade gas can be used if twc 3 or synthetic oil is used. Given the advances in fuels and...
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