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    Ethanol

    As more Ethanol is being introduced into the gas here in Florida, I am running out of choises as to whether I want to run it in my Tacoma or not. While it is suppose to be "cheaper", I am finding that it runs hotter and I get less milage with it. Therefore, getting less value for my dollars...
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    Needed 12 volt genius and species...

    Hello, Have a new to me, 20 foot center console, reworking the face of the console. And want to make the the boat more idiot proof. Bought some 3/8 inch abs, gonna mount new gauges & switches on these, using thumb screws to the boat for easy access. I want to install a panel with a series of...
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    Fuel Flow Meter

    I first want thank all you "old salts" for all of the good advise and direction that you continue to give us tadpoles. I want to install a fuel flow meter on my new to me boat. 1989 5.9 meter Arrow Glass Coho with a 140 Suzuki. I don't even know how big the tank is yet. Where can I find...
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    Advise and Help Welcome

    Picked up a 89 Arrow Glass Coho, a deep v center console, heavy 19 footer. Good looking boat, lots of teak trim and needs alot of work. The console sits half on a panel over the gas tank. This panel was sealed with house type silicone caulking. Let's water into the hull. Going to pull the...
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    Golf Cart Batteries ?

    Hey there ya'll, I read that golf cart batteries are the best deep cycle's made. Anybody have any experience or opinion on this? Thinking of getting a couple to hook together as house battery's. Thanks to all of you "old" salts out there that are willing to help us newbies. :D phwrd
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    Lessons learned as a first time boat owner.

    Bought a boat, nice 17 foot center console out of a back yard. 140 hp johnson. Didn't even have the sense to test it out on the water first. Immediately dumped it in the water...as expected, it stranded me. Took it to a local mechanic, water in the lower unit, running on 2 of 4 cylinders...
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    How many Batteries ?

    I am a self proclaimed seaman apprentice, so please bear with my rookie questions. Just bought a 19 ft. boat that has a two batteries and one battery switch. Is it possible or practical to add two more batteries, using the same switch? Will one 140 hp motor charge 4 marine batteries at...
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