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  1. dingbat

    2006 F200aet overcharge 15.6volts

    The rectification is done in the voltage regulator circuitry. The fact that the voltage is moving around tells you the regulator is operational. Sounds like something is pulling the system down from an overload. First thing, I would unhook the winch to see what happens. From there I would...
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    Help me choose VHF radios

    Distance could be the issue. VHF is line of sight communications. For the most part, if you can’t see the other party you can’t talk to them. A high gain antenna (9db) would improve distance, but the pitch and roll of a small craft would be problematic because of the narrow beam width of the...
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    New Journey

    I run a pair of DC27 (not Costco) in my boat. Put 10 years on them before switching out. Both batteries tested good but felt guilty for not replacing them as PM Cant make cables for the cost you can buy them anymore. Cant think of their name off the top of the head, but one company does a...
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    Pump question

    Could be either. My guess is an oring, but will not know until you open it up
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    Removal of Flex Seal coating from hull?

    Pretty good article explaining the physics https://www.gp14.org/a-smooth-bottom-is-a-fast-bottom/
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    94 Johnson venom 200 Bogging in forward

    Rectification is done in the voltage regulator. A failure causes crazy tachometer readings amongst others. Reuse the old OMS pump? Vacuum leak in fuel supply lines?
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    Removal of Flex Seal coating from hull?

    In that case, you want a rough surface. The smoother the hull the more friction it generates
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    Fuel line

    Big fan of Trident. Replaced all my fuel lines from separator to primer bulb to fuel pump with Trident A1 last week. Bear in mind that A1 is designed for use in an enclosed area. It has a thick, fireproof cover and comes in a couple of different configurations ( bend radius). Check to make sure...
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    Random

    Dont know about the noise ordinance. Grew up in the suburbs of Washington DC. Didnt move to the Baltimore area until the early 80’s. Rt. 40 on the west side was replaced with Rt. 70 in the early 1970s. What’s left of Rt.40 on the west side is called the Baltimore National Pike until you get...
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    Random

    State street? The “Block”, now designated a National historical area, is on East Baltimore street. Only a small portion of it still exists. A block, maybe block and a half at best. Used to go all the way down to Gay St.
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    Surprise My electric car is not charged.

    Don't fool yourself......been hanging out on Hatteras Island, NC going on 40 years. Have watched the island march South and West with my own eyes. Had some of the worst flooding I've ever scene on the island last week from a prolonged Northeast blow...
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    Random

    The bridge if roughly 125 miles inland. The shipping channel is maintained at ~40’ the entire length.
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    its been a sad time the past few weeks.

    Pretty much doing the same here. You have to get past being sentimental and look at things as the old, outdated objects they really are. If they were truly historical pieces, you would have no problem getting top dollar At this point, it’s easier to give away to “idiots” than haul to scrape
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    Restoring a trailer vs replacing a trailer

    Sometimes works on a lawn tractor tire, but not going to happen with a #150, 15 x 19.5 NHS tire on a tractor
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    Random

    Two alternative channels (15’ and 25’ draft) already been reopened. The amount of equipment currently on-site I would be surprised if it’s not reopened in the next 60 days https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/salvage/video-new-baltimore-temporary-channel-opens/
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    Maintenance Grease/Oil

    There is technically no such classification as “marine grease”. Different applications require different grease formulations. Arguably the best grease in marine wheel bearing application (water resistance, high drop temp) is calcium sulphonate. For applications with direct exposure to water...
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    Stereo system suggestions?

    You have something going on. Your amp is rated at 50W RMS per channel. I can litterly rattle the windows in the house with my 50W per channel amp and pair of 3-way studio monitors at 1/2 volume. Polarities right? Ohm matched? Could just be very inefficient speakers. What are you using?
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    Maintenance Grease/Oil

    There is technically no such classification as “marine grease”. Different applications require different grease formulations. Arguably the best grease in marine wheel bearing application (water resistant and high drop temp) is calcium sulphonate. For applications with direct exposure to water...
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    Boat Pricing

    Something is not worth anything until sold……only worth what someone paid for it.
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    battery charging issue has me stumped

    Stators have unregulated output. If there was a fuse between it and the battery, and the fuse was to blow, you’d melt the stator
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