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    Shortening RC5A electrical cord

    Purchased a new Tohatsu RC5A RC. The electrical cord is 20' long and quite bulky. Really only need about 12'. I looked for oem optional length parts but did not see any offered. What would be the best way to shorten this cord?
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    Replacement capacity plate...

    I would like to find a source for a 3"x4" aluminum capacity plate. I have the original but it is faded and nearly unreadable. I checked with one particular on-line site that advertises them and was told over $400 for ONE! Any known places making them currently?...seems some mentioned in the...
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    17' runabout prop selection...

    Motor is on a 17' early 80's runabout. It is a strakeless soft chine inland lake hull not a deep-V. The Tohatsu 50 is a long shaft and the cav plate is just slightly above the bottom of the transom. The boat uses an in-hull 25 gallon fuel tank. The intended use of the boat is for general...
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    Tohatsu controls...

    I have what I believe is a set of Tohatsu controls but unsure. The entire control/cable/wiring harness set-up was removed from a Tohatsu rigged boat and has a remote key switch, Tach, and trim gauge that are marked Tohatsu. The controls however are a basic grey/black rectangular trim plate with...
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    Nav lights in rail base?

    Anyone know of bow rail integrated nav lights? Was thinking something either mountable under the forward round rail bases or maybe the bow rail itself. Want to install a davit into the front center and would be nice to keep things clean and unobstructed being there are already cleats etc.
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    Tohatsu 50 engine cowling...

    Will a 2005 Nissan 50 engine cowling fit a M50D2? There is one on ebay and I need a cowling. Poster has listed fits 2005 and up, but looks just like my 97' Tohatsu cowling via photo's. TIA
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    Mountable seat stand...

    Trying to locate a mountable "quad" style seat stand instead of a typical pedastal. All I have been able to find seem to just sit on rubber tipped legs. Anyone know of one? TIA
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    Install hatch into bow...

    Would anyone consider installing a hatch into a covered bow? The boat is an older 17' runabout with a very small and low under-bow area. It is quite difficult to place a milk crate into currently and especially being you have to get nearly on your side or belly between the seats to do so. My...
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    General parts questions...

    Looking at freshining up a M50D2...Do they make a complete gasket kit? complete carb rebuild kit? complete water pump kit? as apposed to ordering each part seperately so to speak. I have no experience with Tohatsu and know this varies by manufacturer. Would these parts be in stock, typically...
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    Tohatsu controls and steering...

    Helping with the install of a 97' Tohatsu 50hp w/PTT on a 16' runabout. It was originally rigged for a merc 80hp and only the steering cable remains. I have not seen the Tohatsu yet and am wondering if the steering should be plug and play with the correct drag link. If anyone knows of a set of...
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    Force 70 for recreation...

    A co-worker found a mint 92' 70hp. Would you consider this for a family's first boat engine on a 17'? and if so, what would be a fair price or would you pay? are parts becoming a problem? I know around me they are avoided. Thanks
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    Trolling manners of F70...

    Close to purchasing a F70 for a re-engine on a 16' Glas Ply. These are considered heavy hulls with a 25 gallon fuel tank and I will likely have 2-3 people when using. Would this combo be expected to troll ok? 8hygro
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    Track mounted jump seats...

    I have a small 16' fishing boat used often with kids. I would like to install thin or minimally designed jump seats mounted on the sides possibly on a track or cleats of some sort. That way if I needed 2 or 4 or even no rearward seats I could remove/add. It is more comfortable having the open...
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    Newer power tilt trim retrofit...

    Will any of the newer integrated PTT's with single cylinder hyadraulics and swivel bracket fit onto an 81' 80hp non PTT motor? I have a twin cylinder inboard mounted style system common to these vintages but sure think it looks clumsy compared to the newer stuff. Thanks, 8hygro
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    81' 80hp reverse lockout...

    I am installing a PTT on a previous non-PTT swivel bracket. The reverse lockout rod (#13) was connected to the lockout via a yoke (#15) which was corroded and broke. I thought PTT installs did not use a mechanical reverse lockout, so I was going to delete all of the associated parts. I have a...
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    When did wood stringers go out of production?

    Back when Glasply.net was around, I had read some good info concerning the factory switching to all glassed stringers. If I remember correctly it was 1978-1979. I have recently drug a 1980 16' model 1700 O/B home and was wondering if it also would have all glass stringers. I know it was not one...
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    Racor fuel water filter/seperator...

    Anyone have any experience with the Racors that have an integrated primer button like the 460 or 215? Are these sufficient to actually perform a good prime from the source? 8hygro
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    Roller bunk loacations on frame...

    Hello...The trailer is capeable of a 19-20' boat. My boat is 16.5' with an OB. The two sets of roller bunks can be located through pre-drilled holes in the frame rails in 26" increments. The rear-ward most location has the rollers extending off the back beyond the frame rails about 12". The next...
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    Controls for a 81' 80hp merc...

    Boat has the ign. key switch in the dash currently that is original to the 81' boat/motor. I need to upgrade the controls as I am adding a oem Merc power tilt/trim. Not having any background with this stuff what heritage/style controls should I be looking for that do not have the ignition key...
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    3"x3" frame rail end caps/saddles/T. light mounts

    My EZ loader has 3" x 3" frame rails. They use a flimsy piece of galvanized sheet stock for a combination end rail cap/tail light mount. I have seen some nice heavy gauge welded/ formed saddle type end cap/ light mounts on other trailers mostly using a narrow rectangualr frame rail. These are...
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