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  1. Mikeopsycho

    fuse between battery selector switch and new fuse panel?

    Thanks. 4 gauge it is.
  2. Mikeopsycho

    fuse between battery selector switch and new fuse panel?

    Thanks. The downriggers are 30 amps each, I'm not sure what the washdown and usb port would draw, plus I may add more load to the two empty spots. I would like to wire it as if it had the full 100 amp load, some day it might. What size cable would I need for 100 amps, and should the circuit...
  3. Mikeopsycho

    fuse between battery selector switch and new fuse panel?

    I will be installing a new 6 circuit 100A Blue Sea fuse panel on the transom to clean up some of the existing wiring. Right now there are 2 downriggers, 1 usb port, a wash down pump, and a bilge pump all connected directly to one or the other battery with in-line fuses. I plan to leave the bilge...
  4. Mikeopsycho

    can't remove lower unit from Yamaha 9.9 high thrust

    The next morning I set it on the shop floor, put the nuts back on the studs flush with the end of the studs, and tapped on them with a brass drift and hammer. The gap slowly opened up and the lower unit came loose. I think it was a combination of the penetrating oil and vibration from tapping on...
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    can't remove lower unit from Yamaha 9.9 high thrust

    Got it! All fixed up now, ready to re-launch tomorrow morning.
  6. Mikeopsycho

    can't remove lower unit from Yamaha 9.9 high thrust

    Yes, shift rod's disconnected. What does your puller look like? Maybe I can make something up.
  7. Mikeopsycho

    can't remove lower unit from Yamaha 9.9 high thrust

    I get a little gap where the lower unit attaches to the leg, but it seems the drive shaft is stuck in the engine coupler. It's a 2011 engine that came on a new to me boat that I just bought in Sept last year. I suspect the lower unit has never been removed by the PO, so the splines have likely...
  8. Mikeopsycho

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Thanks Kev. It's a 9.9 high thrust. Nope, no heat yet, maybe next year.
  9. Mikeopsycho

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Hey, I think I did it. I've added radar, mounted a couple fire extinguishers and a boat hook bracket, and done a bit of clean up since these pictures were taken, but that's about it. I've had her in the water all winter and have had her out in some really ugly, cold weather, and loved every...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Hey Kev. I have some pics the previous owner sent me via facebook messenger that I transferred to my 'pictures' on my computer, but I can't figure out how to copy them from my 'pics' to you on here. I hate being computer illiterate, but I guess I am.
  11. Mikeopsycho

    Merc 470 no crank

    Thanks kenny nunez, your advice worked! Got the correct solenoid, and voila! She cranks. And thanks to all for your input! Good explanation of how the solenoids work achris! The mechanic I spoke with said all 12V solenoids are the same, the parts store said all 12V solenoids are the same, I...
  12. Mikeopsycho

    Merc 470 no crank

    Thanks Ken. The solenoid was replaced because the old one failed. I will try your suggestion. It may take a few days to get the new one, I live on a little Island and will have to order it. I appreciate the reply.
  13. Mikeopsycho

    Merc 470 no crank

    Everything worked fine then shut off and when we tried to restart it we got nothing. When it did work it seemed intermittent, would stop cranking before the key was released, but would crank again when the key returned to start. All connections clean, starter and slave solenoid bench tested OK...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    I know. Believe it or not my camera broke. I don't have a smart phone, so now I need to decide what to do. Maybe I'll order a new camera online, there is no place to buy one on the little island where I live. Stay tuned.....
  15. Mikeopsycho

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Wow! What a great work space! You're going to enjoy that! But, I don't see a beer fridge.....how you gonna work without a beer fridge?
  16. Mikeopsycho

    1979 26' Commander gas & H2O tank replacement & ?

    I will Kev. She's currently up in Port Hardy at Stryker marine getting radar installed. I'll take some pics as soon as I get her back home. This is the right downsize for us, I can easily handle this boat single handed (read dock in the wind) , and if we want to, or have to stay over night we can.
  17. Mikeopsycho

    1979 26' Commander gas & H2O tank replacement & ?

    Thanks Kevin, good to see you too! I'm going to enjoy seeing your progress, I was very pleased to see you still posting on here, as well as a few other guys. Life kinda got in the way for awhile, but I am going to try to keep up with everyone's rebuild projects.
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    1979 26' Commander gas & H2O tank replacement & ?

    After owning Betsay for almost 15 years, the time has come to let her go to a new owner. I've put her up for sale, so hopefully a new owner will take her before I have to pull her out of the ocean and do winter lay-up. The new pic in my signature is my current ride, a 1983 20" Double Eagle with...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Looking good indeed! Lots of changes since the last time I checked on your progress. I like the teak trim, pretty classy!
  20. Mikeopsycho

    smart charger

    Sounds good. Thanks for your help.
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