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    Perko dual battery switch

    I've owned the boat for over 10 years now. But just now realized that I've got no power to the starter when the switch is set to #2. If I remember correctly it did have power in this setting when I first got it. No changes to the wiring since purchased except for replacement of the batteries.
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    SX-M Trim

    Was wondering what the safe max trim angle is on my outdrive from fully in. Either the angle or how much chrome is showing on the rams. I usually just trim up by the seat of my pants according to how the boat is running. But for peace of mind I would like to know the safe max. Thanks for your help
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    2 sonars off the same transducer

    I've got a hummingbird helix 5 on our boat . It's mounted on the port side. What I would like to know is if I got another smaller hummingbird sonar can I run both units off the same transducer? Thanks for any help
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    Not a restoration but a refresh. Love the look

    So after owning our 2004 Caravelle 187 for 7 years . I decided to take it to work and give it an update. Looks like a new boat . I've attached some new and old pics
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    Fuel pressure regulator

    Well I just changed the original one on my 04 4.3 GXI-E. Only reason is because its never been changed. And to my eyes it still looked good. What are your thoughts?
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    Gimbal bearing grease

    Just wondering what grease is recommended for the gimbal bearing? Thanks for your help
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    Best aftermarket trim sender

    Want to replace my broken trim sender. Volvo sx drive. The oem one is a little overpriced. But looking on Amazon there is a few aftermarket ones to pick from. Just wondering who's bought what and were you happy ? Thanks for any help
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    Prop hub interchange

    I currently have hubs from Turning point and have recently bought a Mercury Enertia prop. Does anyone know if the TP hub will work in the Mercury prop ? Thanks
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    Switch to Enertia?

    I've found a good deal on an Enertia prop. But here's my dilemma. Current prop is Solas 4 blade aluminum 19 pitch. My rpms are right at 4800 and 46 mph on gps. Hole shot is decent and the rpms will creep a little past 4800. Engine is a 4.3 Volvo GXI. The Enertia prop im looking at is a 20...
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    Tach stopped working

    Just wondering if I need to replace my tach. Its a Faria tach with hour meter. The hour meter still works however the needle just stays at zero. Was working perfectly fine then just quit. Engine is a 4.3 Volvo GXI. Thanks for any advice.
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    Grandchildren

    Just wondering if any other members are raising their grandkids. The wife and I have been looking after one of ours since he was 2 months old , turned 6 months old today. Came into our care as our daughter and her bf have a drug problem. Love the little man and brings so much joy to us.
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    Volvo SX-M trim limit

    Do these have a trim limit while above a certain rpm ?
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    Outdrive oil in bilge

    On older merc outdrives is there an oil line running into the motor area from the outdrive ?
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    Trim sender adjustment

    Ok I've read the procedure as per Don S . But I must be doing something wrong. Do I connect 1 end of my meter to the wiring on the boat and other to 1 wire on my sender to ohm it out ? And do I need my key on to do this ? Or perhaps someone who has done this please advise . Thank you
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    VP 3 wire trim sender

    I just purchased a 3 wire trim sender to replace the one in my boat. However the one that's on there now is a 2 wire. Can I still use the 3 wire to replace the 2 wire ? Engine is a 2004 4.3 GXI with a SX-M outdrive. Thanks in advance
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    Does anyone have any knowledge or insight on this

    Just came across this newly designed prop. Accelerate faster. Handle better. Pump less gas. INTRODUCING: the 4-blade SHARROW PROPELLER™, Model MX-1. Accelerate faster. Handle better. Pump less gas. Accelerate faster. Handle better. Pump less gas.
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    You know who you are lol

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    We all need this

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    Prop deal of the decade

    Just thought I would share my deal of the decade. While checking out the local classified one ad caught my eye. Brand new Merc Rev 4 sold boat collecting dust $ 40. Thought it was a misprint on the price as I thought maybe it was supposed to be $400. Anyways called the guy he didn't know the...
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    I'm a chevy guy but dodge got me

    Well after driving chev for most of my life. Just bought a new dodge sport 1500 5.7 hemi. Looked at chev but I just liked how the dodge felt. Interior has more space and more comfy. Only time will tell if it was a wise choice.
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