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  1. 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...
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    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...
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    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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    moderators

    I am searching for a recently discontinued radar dome that's compatible with the rest of my electronics. Would it be allowable for me to ask if anyone knows where I can find one? Thanks.
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    smart charger

    Hi folks. I just bought on old 20' Double Eagle that has been podded. There is no plug in the bilge, so I want to leave the batteries in year round so the bilge pumps will work. What would be a suitable smart charger for this purpose? Should be small, hopefully inexpensive. 2 12V batteries to...
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    testing 6v house batteries

    I have two 6 volt batteries connected in series for my house power that I believe are no longer taking/holding a full charge. Is there a way to test them before I spend money on a new set? Thanks in advance.
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    temp & oil presure gauges sporatic

    I've got 1979 twin merc 470's. The starboard temp and oil pres gauges only work sometimes. I had the engine running yesterday and at 1000 rpm I got no reading on both gauges, at both the upper and lower helms. When I dropped her down to 700 rpm the gauges started working, but when I rev her up a...
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    cleaning boat with toilet bowl cleaner

    I'm going to try using 'big red' toilet bowl cleaner on my boat exterior. Do I use it undiluted? Should I spray some on, wait, then rinse it off, or should I scrub a bit? Any tips and tricks to using this stuff? Thanks.
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    no response to e-mail from iboats marketing dept.

    My apologies if this shouldn't be posted here. I got an on-line quote for a Powerwinch 912 from iboats for $442.06 plus $140.18 shipping to BC, Canada. I used the 'contact us' function to e-mail a question asking if the quoted shipping includes all taxes, duties, and any other fees, as I don't...
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    12v trailer winch

    I'm thinking about installing a 12 volt winch on my 12000 lbs Road Runner triple axle trailer. My boat weighs over 8000 lbs, and hand cranking it onto the trailer is a real grunt. I usually leave the boat moored for 7 or 8 months per year and load it on the trailer for seasonal lay-up, but I may...
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    avatar photo missing

    I can no longer see my avatar picture, where'd it go? I can't see some of the other members avatars either. What gives? Is it something on my end? Thanks
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    bleeding procedure for Wagner 700 series hydraulic steering, dual station

    My nephew rebuilt my 700 series Wagner steering ram for me. I've re-installed it on the boat and now I have a couple questions for my fellow iboater's; - What fluid should I be using? I've owned this boat since 2007 and never had to add fluid till now. - Should I replace the fluid (how?) or...
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    emoticon issues

    Sometimes when I try to add an emoticon to a post everything I've already typed disappears, leaving only the emoticon. I always make sure my curser is blinking where I intend to add the emoticon, but I still have the problem, probably about 50% of the time. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Humminbird fishen buddy 140c

    I'm thinking about getting a 140c portable fish finder and wonder if anyone has used one and what do you think of them?
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    not authorized to post????????

    I keep getting a 'not authorized to create a post' pop up when I try to post on existing threads. It happened a couple times yesterday, and now twice today. After failing to post I find I need to log back in, but when I checked during my attempt to post I could still see me user name at the top...
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    a couple fiberglass questions

    How long can you wait between layers of new fiberglass (no wax) without having to grind and clean with acetone? Also, how long after grinding old fiberglass can you wait to lay up new glass before you should grind again? Thanks folks. Mike
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    Accessing your own thread

    What's the easiest, best way to access the end of ones own thread? Thanks, Mike
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    sending a link to my thread via email

    I can't seem to be able to figure out how to email a link to my iboats thread to someone. Can anyone help me out with this? Thanks Mike
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    notifications

    The odd message I get in my 'notifications' box contain no information. I see a silhouette of a mans head and shoulders on the far left, the day and time of the notification on the right, and a delete button below. I also get no notifications in my email. Using this forum since the "upgrades"...
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    How do I change the title of my thread?

    My project got bigger and I should change the title of my thread, how do I do this? Thanks, Mike
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