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    Have enough HP for hole-shot ?

    Big engines LOAF. That always means great fuel economy and long life. Plus they are super quiet.
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    Trolling Motor Help

    A single speed motor just needs a fuse and a powerful SPST switch. alldodge switch will work. A fast blowing 50 or 60 amp fuse and fuse holder. done.
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    Trolling Motor Help

    Question What damage was done to the 5 position speed selecting switch ? I see nothing looking like a fuse. or overload relay / circuit breaker.
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    Pretty sure I found at least one of the leaks.

    A drained tank is very dangerous. It is full of explosive fumes. With gasoline fumes filling the empty tank. They ALSO need to be SAFELY removed. Not do it right ? BOOM
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    2007 Merc 4.3MPI slow initial cranking

    Did you remove completely both battery post clamps ? look at the inside surfaces ? the battery post surfaces ? all 4 are clean and shiny ? did you buy and use a battery connector and post special shaped tool ? It has special strands of bristles to clean surfaces when turned.
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    Ratcheting RG-45 crimpers or regular

    Did not find RG -45 Did find loads of problems with the RJ-45 rachet.
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    2007 Merc 4.3MPI slow initial cranking

    Sure fits a CORRODED cable or connection. Use a set of car battery jumpers to eliminate all cable and connector corrosion that is not visible.
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    Water Heaters.

    We are missing some facts ? Is this a fresh / drinking water system ? River water ? Ocean water ? Showers only ?
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    Water Heaters.

    Why not buy a different brand hot water heater the same physical size ? With a better construction and warranty? A normal plumber can help you select a unit to fit. Will check if the USCG has a safety code for Hot Water heaters.
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    Voltage rectifier

    Agree D I Y wannabe technicians fall very short on quality when buying on price alone. Oh well.
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    Voltage rectifier

    My boating friends & shops KNOW all our stuff is NON American made. All American cars use parts from around the world. China builds to whatever quality a cheap American company wants to pay for the part.
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    Voltage rectifier

    It costs less than a dollar to make the rectifiers. Greedy, profit crazy people are raising the prices to hundreds of dollars. Our simple rectifiers can be from cheaper companies.
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    Knocking noise in gimbal when trimmed up

    Forgot the transom switch that can raise the drive angle with no noise while the boat is on the trailer. Some people forget to lower the drive to straight down for launching boat into the water.
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    Squealing after impeller change

    Bad serpentine belt. When it starts to screech . Toss a coffee cup of water on the belt and pullies. My car Honda needed 3 new different belts before a good one was found. This is why no one should ever change a bunch of parts all at the same time. especially DIY and phony mechanics. I still do...
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    Dies in gear

    Sounds like those should be pointy needle points. Pointy tips always allow much wider and easier idle adjustment. Those rounded needles could be for HIGH speed adjustment only. No rules about which are adjustable. Have a bad feeling about the carbs float setting. You need to find out if the...
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    Dies in gear

    How many cylinders are really firing correctly ? Pull each sparkplug & see if they are a mess. Check if they are the correct part numbers. are the H V cables in good condition & fully inserted at both ends ? Was this always a great running engine ? Or a cheap used buy ?
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    Question before I start tearing apart carburetors.

    Are the gas tanks those red plastic ones ? If the sunlight shines on them all summer ? like THe Moller tanks I had. Lasted 1 1/2 summers and the split open on every corner the sun shined on. I smelled gas on and off at first. Plastics are dangerous. 5 years earlier a Moller 6 gallon became a...
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    BRP Selling many of its marine assets

    Lot of security watchmen / women out of jobs then.
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    Battery charger recommendation for winter

    Post # 17 is what I have to do each May 1 to October 5. I join a bunch of seniors for a summer of fishing. I built my own 13.5 vdc 1 amp constant battery maintainer. 13.5 vdc in a 55 F basement WILL ALWAYS prevent Sulfating ( Lead Rust ) on any lead plates from forming. The charger uses a I C...
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    Rust, generally how to clean and best spray to keep it from rusting?

    Really correct trailer metal parts have all holes & welding done before the dipping into a hot metal plating tank. Any holes made by later people become Saltwater rust spots very quickly.
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