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  1. muskyfins

    House battery sizing and discharge rate

    I know there is a way to calculate how long my house battery will power my electronics while on the hook, but can't quite remember the formulas. I'm adding small amp to the stereo this year, so with that running half total power output, I'm expecting somewhere around 40-50 amps total draw. We...
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    You're doing it wrong.....

    especially if this happens....
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    Adding amp. Use buss bar?

    Planning on adding a stereo amp with a 40 amp built in fuse. I suck at electrical ,but peak output power is 94 watts x 4 channels, so 376 watts/12.5= 30 amp draw. Sound right? Ok, then per the following chart, and about a 20 foot run from the battery switch to distribution block, I need to...
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    House electrical

    My 1995 Rinker has shore power. And an electrical panel. Does this panel only control the 110 volt? For example, yesterday, the refrigerator was running from 12 VDC. But on the panel, the switch was off. This leads me to believe the panel only controls the 110 VAC side. Just looking for...
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    How long is a post editable?

    I have a knack for not being clear, so sometimes I feel the need to go back and edit posts. How long are they editable?
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    Have you ever broken a gimbal ring by overtightening???

    I have a thread on here regarding the worn gimbal ring issue on my Bravo outdrive and possible fixes. I have done a lot of internet research and some folks say you can over tighten and break the ring. (even below the 53 foot pound torque spec set by Mercruiser) I can't really see it breaking...
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    Worn gimbal ring issue

    While starting planning for this year's boat fixes, I came across the dreaded worn gimbal ring to steering arm shaft issue on my Bravo outdrive. Notably, the square steel shaft, wears the square bore in the aluminum gimbal ring. I haven't taken the time to measure the amount of play or size of...
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    wrong prop for drive?

    At the end of last year I bought a 1995 Rinker 265 Viesta Vee with a 5.7L (260 HP) I just realized she has a non-original Bravo One from a boat with a 7.4L as evidenced by the sticker on it. I also believe the prop is from a Bravo 2 based on part numbers I've been able to find on it-1946R21...
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    !@#%#ing lights

    Been battling a light problem on the truck. Driving me freaking crazy. Can you guys help?:frusty: Symptoms (tested with brand new magnetic lights) Headlights off-brake lights good Headlights on-brake lights good Headlights on-no left turn signal/turn signal on truck only lights up and does not...
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    Porta Potti vs Fresh Water System

    So trying to decide whether it's worth it to use the fresh water system on the boat. We don't have a real need for the pressurized system at all, except the admiral requires a working head. Some of the new porta systems are really nice. Electric flush on some. Take home, pour out whatever...
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    Rear Pin Part number

    Can anyone tell me the part number for the "Rear Pin" for a 1995 bravo one. This is the pin that holds the trim cylinders to the drive at the aft end of the cylinders. Passes through the rubber bushings and has threads on both sides. As always, thanks in advance.
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    Carzy Anchor Idea

    Well, we've come to the time of year when all I can do is daydream about getting the boat out of storage and on the water. (which by the way is still hard right now) Sometimes my mind wanders and start thinking of all the things I want to get accomplished. And a few minutes of ADD later, I...
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    Stingray gauge panel refurb

    So, it was time to upgrade to a bigger/heavier boat, and I put my Stingray up for sale. I got a lot of activity at first but no real takers. I spent a lot of time telling folks all about the mechanical things I?ve fixed on the boat. Replaced hydraulic fluid and gear oil every year, etc. Then...
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    Bottom paint removal?

    I recently bought my first boat that will stay in the water all season. (May 1-Oct 1). My home waters spawn growth like an alien life form trying to take over the planet, so I am planning on bottom paint. The previous owner had bottom paint and what I believe to be barrier coat below that...
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    Bravo sea water pump R&R

    Does the entire pump have to come out? Or can just the housing be removed? Working on it tomorow. Engine serial 0F153718. 5.7 bravo 1. Fuel pump NOT mounted on water pump. As always thanks for any help.
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    Forward Bilge/Gas Smell

    I recently purchased a 1995 Rinker Fiesta Vee 265. It has a leaky fuel pump (which is about to be replaced this weekend). The gasoline smell in the cabin is very bad. I know there is a forward bilge pump under the stairs, but how big is the forward bilge? Is it connected to the main bilge...
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    If winterizing thw "wrong " way-thermostat in or out?

    Just picked up a new to me 1995 Rinker Fiesta Vee 265 with a 5.7 bravo 1. I have a short time table to get her winterized. When looking for drain plugs,....well, I couldn't find drain plugs on the manifolds. And the engine is pretty deep in the compartment, so although I was able to get my...
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    mercruiser engine specs

    I have a 5.7 mercruiser serial number 0F153718. Can someone give me the HP specs on it? Thought we had a thread on here for that but couldn't find it in search. Thanks in advance.
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    RESOLVED: Hard start/no start when warm

    Getting a late start to my boating season this year. Boat was winterized (fall) and summerized (2 weeks ago) per the adults only thread here on iboats. No problems at summerization, but yesterday, I started her on muffs in driveway. When cold, she started up with zero issues. Got up to temp...
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    Can't split gear case

    I have a "pre alpha". Can't remember exact MC/MR?. Functions exactly like an alpha. Anyway, I removed it to install impeller and removed all bolts but can't split the housing to get in there. Did i miss a step during disassembly? I'm put some serious effort into it which is usually how i...
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