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    Curious - How old can a thread be?

    I found a thready that was started in 2007, but it was still an open thread that I saw an opportunity to contribute what seemed to be new information (powdered oxalic acid). Oxalic acid was discussed throughout, except in powdered form. Another response followed before the thread was closed by...
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    Post pictures of the fish you catch!!

    Re: Post pictures of the fish you catch!! Hope two show up.
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    Reel - Ryobi V-Mag 4 parts diagram

    Where can I get a parts diagram for a Ryobi V-Mag 4? My searches have only found an old discussion board that seems to have quit working now or it won't let me reply to a 2-year old thread. :confused: Anyway, can someone help here? tnx...wellsc1
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    Yamaha 90 hp Oil Tank Leak, times 2

    I've seen threads about the level sensor leaking at the rubber lid, and I have difficulty so many can leak and Yamaha not put out some kind of bulletin to fix it before everyone having to dish out $100 to replace the level sensor. Now I notice the tank sweating (leaking) oil on the side of the...
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    Deck Hatch oring

    Before I run to the local hardware store to get new orings, I want to check with the expertise and experience of this forum. Is it worth replacing the little oring in the deck hatch lid where latch turns? It looks like the small diameter ss pin can be driven out slightly, turn the latch half...
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    Battery - Main Switch (who uses one?)

    I recently put a main switch on my battery to totally remove power from the boat - including the accessory wire. Does everyone use one, and how do you handle the accessory wire?
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    Wax the bottom of hull, or not?

    :confused: Is it recommended to wax the bottom of the hull too? It's got to be back-breaking and arm-numbing! How do you do it? :D If I do, will the boat ever slow down (joke)? :D
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    Fuel guage erratic

    I suspected bad sending unit (shorted), but after reading a post similar to the subject it may be wiring. Fuel guage works at full, but somwhere around 3/4 full it pegged past fuel. Later in the trip it showe less than 1/2 full. Any suggestions where to look first - under the dash or at the...
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    A fuse may look good, but may not be

    For anyone with a 40 hp Force, 1999, do know there is a fuse in line with the starter selonoid wire that comes from the ignition switch. Testing the starter circuit led me to the fuse, but it look good. Checking with an ohm meter showed it open. Upon closer inspection, it had a hairline crack...
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    Intermittent start with Quicksilver Control

    I just experienced intermittent start function with Quicksilver control box. I could jump across the start selonoid to keep fishing over the weeked, and at times use the ignition switch. Where do I start ;) looking, at the switch or at the wiring going to the starter selonoid?
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    Force & Mercury Outbard Forum?

    Why is Force listed with Chrysler Outboards as a forum, even though the later Force models were made by Mercury? It's always a paradigm shift to look for Force by Mercury topics and to post in the Force & Chrysler Outboards forum.:confused:
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    Sea Chaser 175 RG offshore?

    I have a 175 RG, with 90 hp Yamaha outboard. http://www.carolinaskiff.com/cgibin/listman/exec/search.cgi?search=1&marknew=0&lfield1_keyword=175RG&user_num=1&template=_publish_listing_SC.html How far offshore would you take it? My intention is no more than about 5 - 10 miles on 1 to 2-foot...
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    Houseboat - adding more floatation?

    I broke the rule by not searching this forum first, and felt it had not been posted before. Call me closed-minded, so here goes. We are partners in a houseboat. It's just a box with a walk-around deck on floatation, and not motor. It's been in the water for a few years (~10 or so) and in...
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    Temporary Transducer Mounting System

    Anyone catch the advertisement on this iboats site that describes a mounting system to temporarily mount a depth/fish finder transducer? Each time I see it, it scrolls away before I can click in it. Search iboats finds all kinds of transducer stuff, but not this thing. I'm search for a way my...
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    Skidder tubes, where to find

    Where can I find skidder tubes? I want a gigantic tube, not a car tire tube or small tractor tire tube. I want a gigantic tube, 2 or 3 to be exact for some monster tubing.:D
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