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    NEMA Cable thru Rigging Tube Advice

    Looking for tips & tricks / do's or don'ts on fishing a Lowrance N2K cable from the Yamaha F150 thru the rigging tube on my new Sea Hunt. I've seen a few pictures here and there but looking for advice before I go ripping into the shiny new baby. Once I get the cable thru the rigging tube...
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    78 175 Kill Switch Wiring

    Just got a sea-dog generic kill switch for my 78 175. Have the standard motor harness and iginition switch. Black is ground and Black\yellow engine kill. The swith has two male spades marked "C" and two marked "M". The tiny paper used as instructions is useless. Just need to know which...
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    Navionics vs. MapCreate Experiences

    Just finished trying out my new Eagle FishElite 500 GPS/FF unit. Overall a nice unit in the 500-600 price range. I primarily fish the Galveston bay complex with an occasional off shore trip. I'm familiar with GPS operations and Computers and like the ability to create my waypoints, trips...
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    Trim Swith down keeps breaking

    Single lever binacle shifter trim/tilt switch has broken 2 times in 5 hours of use. :mad: The trim down is broke while trim up is just fine. Motor is a 1978 Evinrude 175. Trim/tilt is wired exactly to the Service Manual and is using standard harness. Both failures have occured when...
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    Converting Choke to Primer on a 1978 E175

    Just solved an acceleration bogging issue and fuel consumption problem with a carb overhaul and pick up coil cleaning. Runs great, idles good, less smoke, and lower consumption rates. Good news!<br /><br />Now the beast is more difficult to start. Once it starts no problems. My bet was the...
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    Battery Drain in the water only

    I have a severe battery drain when my boat is in the water. It has a New battery (dual purpose) that is/was fully charged. I'm only testing my motor at this point in my project boat so there is no accessory electrical in the boat. Here is what I have.<br /><br />1) 1978 Evinrude 175 with...
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    E175 Bogging when opening throttle up (detailed)

    Specifics:<br /><br />1) 83 Wellcraft CC (20" inch transom)<br />2) 78 Evinrude 175 (25" shaft) <br />3) Jack Plate (7 in set back, motor mounted in bottom hole).<br /><br />I have bought the items seperately and began some initial testing before going all out. This motor sat for 6 months and...
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    Fiberglass Repair Newbie

    Just picked up a 83 Wellcraft Center Console. I've removed the CC and am preparing to fill some holes and patch some small cracks. I don't have much fiberglass experience but am mechanically enclined and handy. I've been looking for some type of marine based filler product and am confused...
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    Jack Plate Set Up

    Got a 83 Wellcraft CC hull over the weekend. I'm getting ready to mount a Jack Plate and the Motor and need some suggestions. <br /><br />Specifics:<br />1) Hull - Top of transom to bottom is 20 inches.<br />2) Motor - 175 Evinrude Extra Long Shaft 25 inch<br />3) Jack - Power Hi Jack...
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    Gas Tank Cleaning

    Just picked up a use hull (1983 Wellcraft CC) that sat for about 2 years. I've removed everything from the deck to get access to the foamed in tank. There was a small amount of residual fuel and some water (probably condensation). Once drained I looked over the tank inside and it appears to...
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    O/B and Hull HP Ratings

    Just want your thoughts on the max HP rating provided on hulls. I have seen a few used boats recently with O/B higher than the hull is rated for. <br /><br />When the ratings are put to a hull are some of the considerations transom strength, boat speed, and motor weight? Anyone ever have...
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    1990 Johnson 225

    What can you guys tell me about this motor. Good bad, things to look out for. I'm looking at an 1980 23' Robalo with a newly (last year under 50 hours) professionally rebuilt top to bottom 1990 225 on it. <br /><br />What should I be looking for?
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    78 Evinrude 175 Octane Issue

    I've been reading thru several posts about ocatane and motors. I'm not trying to stir the pot but get some clarification. Most posts say to use 87 octane and correct oil TCW3. However, was digging thru my new manual (Evinrude Service) and it recommends 89 octance. Would you follow the book...
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    Rude 175 and Water

    I'm still working through a 78 Rude 175 on a stand in the garage. The motor sat for 6 months in a garage and has an unknown service history. I will load test the motor in the near future. After the test, new water pump, t-stat, carb rebuild and decarb. <br /><br />Yesteday I put the muffs on...
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    Too Buy or Not to Buy used hull

    I'm looking a buying an old Robalo 200 center console hull (the only number legible on the plate). I do not have the year unfortunately. Does anyone have info on that model number. <br /><br />Two issues I see and need your help.<br /><br />1) The transom has 2 metal plates (inside and...
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