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HillbillyGuy reacted to mr 88's post in the thread Bilge Pump -Auto or??? with Like.

Your bilge switch should be 3 way if installed by factory , off , on and automatic. Locate pump and look for float switch that should...

Jul 2, 2025
HillbillyGuy posted the thread Second and Third attempts with our boat in Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics).

Sooo … made it out a couple weeks back after making some repairs. Changed to a powertech Red4 13 1/4x19 and raised motor one set of...

Jul 2, 2025
HillbillyGuy reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread First launch of our boat with Like.

Always OP of my lessons learned early and still stick to is the first couple three times out do not make it a we day on the water...

Jul 2, 2025
HillbillyGuy reacted to Franky.TheBanker's post in the thread First launch of our boat with Like.

Happens to the best of us! Those 12-volt grounds love to sneak loose. Glad you nailed the culprit before it got worse. Can’t wait to...

Jul 2, 2025
HillbillyGuy reacted to BWR1953's post in the thread First launch of our boat with Like.

Sounds like a pretty good day overall to me. (y) At least better than this guy. :LOL:

Jun 8, 2025
HillbillyGuy reacted to alldodge's post in the thread Unusual Bilge pump power issue with Like.

There is corrosion somewhere and could be on the wire, wire connections or inside the float

Jun 8, 2025
HillbillyGuy reacted to jimmbo's post in the thread How much slip does your prop have ? with Like.

Without Slip there would be no Thrust. How much is acceptable, depends on Hull Design, Weight of loaded Hull. If you drop Pitch and...

Jun 8, 2025
HillbillyGuy replied to the thread First launch of our boat.

Nope. Just “technician error“ on my part. I have done a lot of work on the boat. its a 125 2 stroke bluewater. 12v systems require a...

Jun 8, 2025
HillbillyGuy reacted to mike_i's post in the thread First launch of our boat with Like.

At least you didn't sink or had to get towed back in. Just take it easy the next few times until you get the bugs worked out.

Jun 8, 2025
HillbillyGuy posted the thread First launch of our boat in Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics).

We finally had a chance to launch our new to us boat a few days ago. It was not without some inconveniences, and ai consider that par...

Jun 8, 2025
HillbillyGuy replied to the thread Hummingbird download.

I just went through this one a helix 5. Having 30+ years in tech I got pretty frustrated attempting to upgrade my unit. Here is what I...

Jun 8, 2025
HillbillyGuy reacted to ScottinAZ's post in the thread Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub with Like.

not to sound like a ****, but when you test it, take a spare prop... Nothing like going like hell, then all of a sudden the rpm goes way...

May 18, 2025
HillbillyGuy reacted to JimS123's post in the thread Dauntless 18 motor height opinions? with Like.

Eons ago, OB motors clamped on....only one height. Then I bought a new motor and it had a series of vertical holes. The dealer...

May 3, 2025
HillbillyGuy reacted to airshot's post in the thread Dauntless 18 motor height opinions? with Like.

I can see better in that pic...looks like your initial setup is good to go.

May 3, 2025
HillbillyGuy replied to the thread Dauntless 18 motor height opinions?.

The hull has a cut out at the stern. In the pic its visible.the end of rule extends toward bow to the actual bottom of the hull before...
May 3, 2025

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