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    Descaling Outboard's Cooling Systems.-

    Came across this interesting subject on the matter at : https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/descaling-solutions-for-boats Most of the usual descaling products were tested there, draw your own conclusions... Happy Boating
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    Dual Exciter Coil Installation.-

    Would like to install a double Exciter Coil under the flywheel, the reason is that have 2, and old and a much newer one, the idea is to connect the newer one to the CDI once the older gets shot at sea, need to go asap to terra firme remove the flywheel and lose precious boating fun time doing...
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    Decarboning a Crankcase.-

    Want to fully restore a 2 stroke 2 cylinder motor to factory conditions, has excessive carbon build ups, stuck hardened old gasket's and gasket's left overs on the entire crankcase. Doing it manually will take too much time, as don't have fancy products to soak overnight was wondering if a...
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    Merc's External 2 Stroke Oil Tank.-

    This 2 stroke Merc EFI 150 HP was running strong and then suddenly the alarm indicating Low Oil chimed in limiting the revs to 2 K. New oil was added to max level, close oil cap, started the motor till warmed up, but now doesn't run as strong as before. The Service Manual indicates that after...
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    Exciter, Charge Coil Issues.-

    Was wondering if with a very oxidized exciter's coil armature (+) the flywheel magnets will still produce the same amount of DVA volts compared to a clean one ? Thoughts, ideas Happy Boating
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    Earrow Outboards.-

    Been offered the new line of Earrow outboards. The Company was founded in 2005 by a group of guys who loved outboards as well as boating. Arrow manufactures mostly 2 stroke outboards in the 3.5 to 40 HP range in China. Their key Engineers have 20 years working experience in the previous BRP...
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    Which one is Best ?

    To measure overall Ohm and DVA output values while troubleshooting electrical componets such as : exciter, ignition coils and CDI outputs which meter is best to use an Analog or a Digital multimeter ? Happy Boating
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    Strange Motor Behaviour.-

    With a 2 stroke motor motor sufficiently warmed up revving strong from idle to say 4-5K at neutral is it possible for any electrical component to fail ( motor will not rev up) when geared forward but run strong at max wot range once motor has passed this condition issue ? It's not a fuel related...
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    2 Stroke Oldie Evinrude.-

    Came to my hands this oldie motor, a real challenge to revive and put back into full operation like used to work in the good old boating days. Scenario : Seems to be a 2 HP 1978 year model motor with direct prop drive. To begin with the motor was found seized, with removed starter assy and...
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    This Combo is Good For ?

    This combo was severely salt water flooded while resting at my boating Club's patio due to La Niña coastal water conditions turning awful bad for several weeks in a row, tall waves appeared from nowhere and crashed into the patio. This particular combo got the worst water punishment ever...
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    2 Stroke Yam 8B of Unknown Year.-

    Trying to make such an oldie motor to work again as used to do in the good old days. It's a 2 cylinder point and condenser model with a non through exhaust prop. Need the electrical DVA output voltage parameters of the Exciter Coil and the Ohm data for the Exciter & Ignition Coil if someone has...
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    Tree Shade Commercial Boaters.-

    This is a prime example on what you should never go after when powering a heavy boat with a portable under powered motor. Scenario : 2.0 K Kg wooden boat, XL shaft powered with a 2 strokes Yam 25 HP motor. The moron as seen in pic it's undergoing its third in a row powerhead replacement, due...
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    Tohatsu 9.8 HP Revival.-

    This 2 stroke 9.8 HP motor in a terminal condition was sent to me prior being used as an anchor to see if was possible to revive it so accepted the challenge as have never before worked on a 9.8 HP. What was found : The carb was found in such an internal mess that would have been very...
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    Run Carb Dry or Not.-

    It all depends on your boating location, boating the whole year round or juts in summer, spring in colder climates. The worst you can do to a 2 stroke Tohatsu motor is leave the entire fuel system full of fuel specially if running E blended fuels for long time periods. To avoid screwing all the...
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    Anti Fouling Paint.-

    Was hearing that in order for the anti fouling paint to be effective doing its homework must put the boat into the water 48 hours after the paint has fully dried out or won't work as intended. Is it a joke, a myth ? How does the anti fouling paint works repelling marine growth on a hull ? Happy...
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    Is Vinegar Good for Desalinating Purposes ?

    Scenario: It's a 2 stroke Yam 85 HP motor with 5 years use from out of the box, was having repeated overheating issues and sensor temp kicking in to lower the rpm when at speed. Has been flushed after returning to terra firme occasionally, not religiously on muffs for 5 minutes. Explained the...
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    Caribenautica Dinghies to Consider.-

    New Caribenautica Rib line which range from 8' to 25'. Are manufactured in Venezuela, sold in many countries worldwide and should be better priced compared to other reputed tender manufacturers. Open or fully equipped versions in different lengths to choose from... Happy Boating
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    OL ?

    When turning ON my digital multimeter constantly flashes OL in the display. Is it an indication of low bat, blown fuse or the meter has had its Waterloo Time ? Happy Boating
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    2 Stroke Yam 40 HP Enduro.-

    My boating Club has in current use this motor powering a large and heavy tender. Yesterday when shifting forward or reverse the motor does nothing, could the clutch gone kaput ? The employees that drives this combo when comming near the pier at a slow speed engages reverse to stop the tender. No...
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    Marine Growth Took Over.-

    Scenario, this combo remained anchored at sea for 6 months during Covid 19 confinement, Mr. Karcher will take care of the awful looking situation and leave it immaculate clean as once used to be... Happy Boating
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