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    Deck Fill Plate problem !

    My new boat has the fuel fill plate on the side of the center console, and consequently, oil/fuel is always spilling out as the angle from the fill plate to the tank is an awkward 90 degree angle; does anyone know where I can find a fill plate with maybe a 45 degree angle ?
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    Cajun Anchor

    Anyone out there familiar with this product ? I looked at the power pole, just too much money. What are your thoughts, likes, dislikes , etc. ?<br /><br />Oh, yeah, here's the link : Cajun Anchor
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    Need help wiring an onboard charger with battery switch

    This is my project this weekend. I have 2 batteries now with switch, and want to add an on board charger. Any pros or cons to doing this ? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks .
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    Shakespeare lift and lay VHF antenna

    Any experiences with this VHF antenna ?? good, bad, indifferent ?<br /><br />Also, what will happen if it is mounted on the console with the radio
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    Ignition keys

    I just purchased a new rig, powered by a 1992 Yamaha 85hp. Where can I purchase duplicate ignition keys on the web ??
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    1988 70hp Nissan impellar or thermostat

    How can I tell if my impellar is bad or the thermostat is stuck; there is little to no water coming from the telltale or the port on back of the motor ?
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    70 Nissan wont start, suspect starter or solenoid

    Engine has set up for 6 mos., went to start yesterday, and nothing; battery is fully charged, I can turn the flywheel by hand; when I turn the key, it gives a 1/2 second shot at turning, but sounds bogged down, then nothing; the teeth from the starter stick , and when I manually turn the...
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    What can you tell me about 2001 Evinrude 70hp ERP 4-stroke EFI

    <br />Looking at this engine on iboats. Price is great, 2 season use at a remote Canadian fishing camp (yeah, right !)60 day warranty. Any good, bad, ugly stories ? Worries/concerns ? How much to have mounted to my rig ? things that might drive my costs up considerably ? <br /><br />An help...
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    Wheres the guy who bought the iboats engine ??

    How did it turn out ? have you received it yet ? what do you think? C'mon, give us the details. I'm looking at the 70hp Evinrudes they have on there, and am anxious to hear someones experiences on a big purchase like this ???
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    Leaking seals on t/t Ram

    one of the Ram on the t/t system has a seal leak; due to rust and corrosion on mounting bracket, remove/repair not feasible; any suggestions for stopping the leak ? Are there any leak stop additives that might work ?? please advise<br /><br />1988 Nissan 70A2
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    Stripped a fitting, now what ?

    replaced my t/t motor and cleaned the pump; when I went to reattach the hydraulic line, stripped the fitting on the pump; now I dont know what to do; the male fitting is metric, a tad smaller than 3/8; tried to use a heli-coil, but the taps are all tapered and wont cut the new threads; plus the...
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    how much teak oil ??

    I have used the Starbrite 3 piece kit, but no matter how much oil I use, it sucks it up; this teak probably hasn't been treated since 1988. Do I just keep using more and more until it holds it ?? I was getting ready to shellac it, but I have heard bad things about varnishing teak
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    Hey Schematic

    Thanks for all your previous help with my bad tilt trim motor; I've been out of the loop, but just today ordered new motor , and hopefully that should fix most of my problems; one thing I realized, is the switch is going bad, it easily depresses in the up position, but when I pus it dow, it...
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    I'm stupid, need help quick !

    It apears the contacts are now bad on my tilt/trim switch; however, I cannot figure out how to get the switch out of the throttle control to get to the wires and contacts ?? Please help <br /> <br />switch is on the handle<br /><br />Thanks
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    What do you know about Hustler Props ?

    looking at new props, prices reasonable, have the interchangeable hub that can go into different housings ? Initial start up about 90 bucks for prop housing and hub, then if I want to raise or lower pitch, just need to but the different prop housings which are 48 bucks; what do you know about...
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