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    OMC 1.6 L Sea Drive Trim / Tilt Runs By Itself

    I have somewhat of a scary issue with one of my Sea Drives. The motor will trim / tilt up on it's own, intermittenly of course. I thought the switch may have been defective and replaced it. Now the motor will trim / tilt up and down on it's own. It seems as though the relays are sticking...
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    Minimum rpm while trolling

    I plan to do so trolling this year and would like to get some recomendations on a minimunm RPM to avoid any build up or fouling issues. I have 27' chaparall with twin 115's. My plan is to run one motor with a drift sock or two as needed to achieve the speed I need (.5 - 1.5 mph).
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    Operating TEmp Questions

    Background Info twin 115 V4 flatbacks, running on muffs for about 15 - 20 min. Stats / relief valves / springs replaced 2 years ago. Water passage in thermostat housing block slightly enlarged, small v notchs (x2 each) filed in edges of relief valves (previosuly had issue with air entrapment...
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    Shoot Thru Transducer - 84 Chaparal

    I have a 84 Chaparal 278 XLC, and want to mount my fishfinder (Eagle 480 Fish Mark) transducer in the bilge. Does anyone know if the hull is solid cosntruction, and how well the transducer will work in this area?
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