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  1. dingbat

    Window plastic latch replacement

    Looks like a standard pop rivet but this latch comes with the rivet https://www.cecilmarineonline.com/center-windshield-latch-w-rivet-2-3-8-long-in-stock-ready-to-ship/
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    Garmin GPSMAP 7608xsv Issue

    Makes it past boot sequence ? Software been updated? Fully operational until shutdown? How long after boot until shutdown? What is “system” voltage on display? Performed factory reset? By chance, hear a relay “click” along with shut down? What transducer is connected? Pull the transducer...
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    F115 IAC not receiving signal from ECU?

    Diagnostic software is not a substitute for active troubleshooting. It tells you want is and isn’t happening, not why or why it’s not happening Do you have a factory service manual? Have you pulled the component(s) in question to bench test? ECM stored any alarm or error messages? Have you...
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    Process for changing boat trailers?

    https://www.curtmfg.com/hitch-extender-guide#:~:text=As%20a%20general%20rule%2C%20the,reduce%20load%20capacity%20by%2050%25. Cautionary Considerations for Weight Capacity One other important factor to consider when shopping for a hitch extender is weight capacity. The manufacturer should...
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    Outboard motor upgrade?

    Two things actually that they don’t understand…. In the drag calculation, the “flow speed of the object relative to the fluid” is squared, not doubled Going from 10 to 20 mph is not (10+10 = 20) (10 x 10 = 100) The bigger influence….Lift. At speed, planing hulls are designed to raise out of...
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    Opening day of summer boating season.

    $3.75+ ($4+ marina) per gallon has that affect….. $400+ in fuel for a day offshore
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    2003 60hp 4 Stroke EFI Relays

    Turn the key….if it clicks, you’ve figured it out Should be a timer involved (turn fuel pump off) as well if no fuel demand
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    Prop, or Engine Issue?

    The difference is that you see them as a “classic” motor from your past. Later generation(s) see them as “vintage” (nice way of saying old) motors, that are inexpensive to buy. That combination makes them disposable should something go wrong. Bear in mind that vocational training in public...
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    No lights on the Trailer there is but power at the Wires

    Only applies to open frame (RV style), incandescent lighting. You will have no problems with sealed, LED lighting.
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    Depth sounders and Old transducers

    One looks like a speed sensor….. Plan on writing them off and start over. Sonar doesn’t use coaxial. They use multi-conductor cabling and specialized connectors specific to the display head. It would cost more to “repair” than to start over from scratch with a new unit
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    Dust Cap Woes

    There is an explanation for everything.......you've just not found it yet Have you checked the hubs/shaft for run out? Tire(s) balanced? Doesn't take much to throw a hub out of balance at speed. Have you mic'd the hub to make sure the bore isn't worn and or damaged?
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    2003 60hp 4 Stroke EFI Relays

    Guessing, but my money is on the fuel pump relay
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    Dust Cap Woes

    Thermal expansion of the grease will pop them right off. What grease are you using? Hub doesn’t need to fell warm to over heat (boil) the grease in the races Have you measured both the caps and the hub
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    Dust Cap Woes

    Didn’t read the thread but have run in to this problem a few times over the years Source of problem: Too much end play Excess heat, brakes? Cotter pin too long Leaking rear seal Cap and hub mismatch Used more than once. - reuse twice tops Not fully seated - 1.5 or 2” PVC pipe….can’t remember...
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    How to mount a trolling motor to Bayliner hull

    It varies by trolling motor, but most are mounted on a folding bracket that extends out and down from the bow. Google “bow mount” trolling motor mounts. Lots of different types pop up
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    How to find the best Doctor

    Went through this when my wife was diagnosed with neuropathy. Don't look for a general dermatology practitioner. Narrow your search to doctors that specialize in skin cancers. We are fortunate that we live 35 minutes from John’s Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Ended up with one of the top...
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    Old 2-Cycle Mercury Oil Leak

    All the fuel in the carb bowls evaporated leaving bowls full of oil. If it’s leaking at idle, your floats and or float valves need looked after
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    Why not mount transducer well below waterline?

    My thru hull transducer is on center line, 18” in front of the transom. My transom mount side scan transducer is on starboard side, 12” off center line. Generally speaking, conventional sonar is mounted outside the radius of the prop on the starboard side. Mounts on center line with twin motor...
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    Add cleat to trailer?

    Attach line to bow cleat Wrap line around winch post once, twice tops Back boat into water Back off winch until line comes tight Remove winch hook Use tension to control boat as it rolls off trailer.
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    Too much wind and rain in my face

    Trying to hide behind a “windshield” isn’t the answer when push comes to shove. An enclosure of some sort will get you into 3 season boating.
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