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    Fuel gauge accuracy

    2010 Starcraft 130 Etec 2010. Gauge reads full all week unless boat is flat in the water? Do I need a new gauge or is this normal? I know I am almost empty.
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    Etec 2010 130

    I have no power to start motor and tilt is dead as well. Everything was fine before I installed a new radio. Radio is fine as is all other functions.I think the problem is in the dash wiring. Fuse or I disconnected something accidently/What should I do to troubleshoot. I need help. Thank you.
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    Trailer guide posts

    I am having a hard time putting my boat on the trailer am always crooked. My wife is not strong enough to crank the winch. I am in the boat. I am buying trailer guide posts to help but I need advice to know how deep to back the trailer in the water. How deep should I put the trailer in the...
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    17 foot starcraft with 130 etec

    I am trading my pickup in on either a gmc Yukon or acadia. I am leaning towards the acadia but will it be adequate to pull my boat? I am concerned with safety and stability. Thank you.
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    Minkota ipilot

    I have a 2010 StarCraft 17 foot with 139 ETEC and mounted on the front a Minkota ipilot. There are 2 12 volt batteries in series to power the ipilot. I want to know how long the electric motor will run before the batteries discharge. I was out on sunday and after 3 hours the batteries had almost...
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    E tec 130 temperature alarm

    I just bought an E Tec 130 , 2010 and had it out yesterday. The water temperature alarm came on two times. There is water coming out of the back . I shut the motor down waited 5 minutes and stated off again. The best rpm I could get out of the motor was 4800. Looking at the manual it says it...
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    Lorrance x135

    Not working properly. Worth fixing or should I buy a new one. If I buy a new one will the transducer and power be able to connect? Thank you
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    Lorance x135

    It defaults to 61 ft. Not working. Should I try to get it repaired or buy a new one? If I buy a new one will the transducer and power cord be compatible? Thank you.
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    live well flooding

    Starcraft super fisherman 17. I have 2 live wells and the back one fills with water. I did not have a plug in until it filled. Is this normal? I want to keep it dry.
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    E Tec 130 2010

    I just bought a 2010 starcraft boat with an E Tec 130 2010 model. Are there any known problems or concerns with this motor I should be aware of as far as maintenance and service. All advice and suggestions are welcome. Thank you
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    E tec or mercury

    I am buying a new boat and have a choice of Etec or Mercury 60 hp. Cost is the same. Which should I choose? Boat 16 foot crest liner.
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    Tiller motor

    What would be a better motor for 16 ft aluminum tiller? Mercury Yami E tec Suzuki. I was thinking 40 to 60 hp.
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    Tower of power 1986 115

    Check ignition switch problems. Checked all wires for continuity ok starter ok. Solenoid ok. Suspect ignition switch. Is this a common problem?
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    1986 Merc 115

    You guys have been a great help with my motor problems. The motor run great once started and warm. It is still hard to start. As per your instructions i squeese the ball until hard. Give it some throttle in neutral. Now here is where i am confused. Am i choking it when i push the key in and hold...
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    Pulling a tube

    I was out last weekend pulling a tube with my grandkids. 115 mer 2 stroke. Starting out I had to hit the gas pretty hard to avoid the tube going under. Once under way it pulled fine. I had a harness attached to transom clips, low on the boat. Maybe that was the problem. Anyways I did see some...
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