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    Fishfinder/GPS Marine Charts

    I just bought a boat with a previously installed fish/depth finder/GPS. It looks like I need to purchase an SD card in order to get the marine charts for my area. For my old boat, I used a free App on my iPhone, that gave me my local charts, with a GPS locator, that showed my position. I...
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    No Fuel Sending Unit?? Help!

    I recently purchased a 1998 Aquasport 175 Osprey. The previous owner mentioned that the existing fuel gauge didn't work, so I figured I just needed a new sending unit, and problem solved. After closer inspection, I'm a bit confused...It looks like the sending unit was removed, and some sort of...
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    Will Trim Tabs Help?

    Recently purchased a 1998 Aquasport 175 Osprey Center console. The hull is a single V, with a 115hp 2 stroke outboard with SS Laser Prop. After purchasing the boat I took it out for a test run, and noticed the boat was listing to the port side. I looked in all storage compartments, and...
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    Re-wiring 17' Center Console. Correct Wire Gauge?

    I just recently purchased a 1998 17' Aquasport and I plan on rewiring the whole boat. With a boat that's nearly 20yrs old, I'd prefer to have the peace of mind knowing that everything is wired correctly. And in the event that something does go wrong out on the water, it will be easier for me to...
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    25hp 2-stroke Outboard Stalls when accelerating

    I recently purchased a 2000 25hp Mercury Outboard. It starts and runs fine. Shifts into gear fine, and I can accelerate slightly as I putt out of the marina. When I go to open up the throttle it cuts out. When I pull the choke, I am able to throttle up slightly, and accelerate to get on a plane...
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    Swivel Bracket/Steering Friction Assembly - 2000 25hp Mercury Outboard Tiller

    Hey all, I just recently purchased a 2000 25hp Mercury outboard, short shaft, manual start. The previous (original) owner bought the outboard with the factory tiller installed. At some point, he switched the outboard over to remote steering/controls. I am now in the process of putting the...
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    Swivel Bracket/Steering Friction Assembly - 2000 25hp Mercury Outboard Tiller

    Hey all, I just recently purchased a 2000 25hp Mercury outboard, short shaft, manual start. The previous (original) owner bought the outboard with the factory tiller installed. At some point, he switched the outboard over to remote steering/controls. I am now in the process of putting the...
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