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  1. tahoejag

    Gen II Noise Turning...Not Gimbal Brng

    Most times when turning hearing growling noise means bad gimbal bearing. I have had the drive pulled twice by two different reputable mech. Both state that the alignment is on and the gimbal is fine and also the u-joints checked out okay. Yet I still get a growling noise when turning. Any...
  2. tahoejag

    MK TERROVA 80#, 60", 24v, Univ Sonar/I-Pilot

    This last spring purchased said motor, mounted on 21ft Tahoe Ski/Fish, aprx 2800 lbs. Hands down, for those pondering btwn PD unit and Terrova, spend the xtra $'s, you will not be disappointed! The new feature of the I-Pilot is remarkable along with the remote. Total boat control practically...
  3. tahoejag

    Smart Tab Adjustments on Q6

    I installed tabs on Q6 SF...have them set on #3 since day one. Curious if anyone experimented setting in different hole locations and/or what were the results. IMO adjusting to other settings wouldn't give much change in angle due to the special install on a Q6, therefore why I'm asking...
  4. tahoejag

    Mercruiser 4.3L grinding noise ?

    Have 4.3l alpha I gen II carb. When turning boat at high and low rpms/speeds; hearing a noise (vibration type) and also notice some vibration, more so than when the boat was new. matter of fact was not noticeable then. When straightening out boat noise and vibration are not as noticeable. Any...
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    Amp output on battery charger ?

    Requesting knowledge - Battery chargers have diff output amps i.e. 5, 10, 15 amps. My ? is what is the diff; faster charging time? if charger is plugged in for say 24 hrs, does it make a diff, are not the btrys getting the same charge as the end result? I'm a bit confused with amp output and...
  6. tahoejag

    MK Terrova Battery Gauge Problem

    When pressing battery gauge, seems to appear very dim. Can barely see in the daylight, and not very brite at night either. Seems to be not as brite as was when new. Anyone with same situation? Or how brite is your gauge reading?
  7. tahoejag

    Max speed for MK Terrova 80lb ?

    What everyone getting for max speed of trollling motor? What is the norm (1,2,3 mph)?
  8. tahoejag

    Trolling Motor Wiring ? 24v

    Wiring up a 24v system; aprx 20 ft frm motor to battery; using 6 awg wire as recomnd and because of the long run; want to use plug and socket connectors at front of boat; however the connectors i have found only have 8 awg wire on them. Is it safe to use these connectors seeing there is only 6...
  9. tahoejag

    24V Wire Gauge ? for trolling motor

    Installing MK Terrova 24v 80lb motor, upgrading fm 12v system. Reading other posts and recom. the recomnd gauge wire is #6. however looking at what is factory installed is gauge #8 awg. Length is aprx 18ft fm motor to batteries. Is this #8 wire safe to use? The motor specs say its max amp...
  10. tahoejag

    Instrument Guage ???

    All of my gauge pointers are sun faded (not orange anymore). Is it possible to repaint? I have heard that most gauges are sealed and not possible. Any help or sugg much appreciated. :)
  11. tahoejag

    Motorguide or MinnKota??

    06 Q6 S/F - Looking to upgrade existing hand contr 55lb motorguide motor. It is a good motor (more designed for a calm inland lake), however, the water conditions of Lake Huron and river currents and winds; the 55lb thrust does not cut it at all attached to a Q6. Im looking to upgrade to the...
  12. tahoejag

    Transducer Mounting Location????

    06 Q6 S/F - Relocating humminbird transducer....mounting smart tabs. Any sugg to where to mount? Humminbird sugg to stay at least 15" from prop for minimum cavitation, but not many options here with the Q6 design with the smart tabs and tie down locations. Was looking to mount just to the...
  13. tahoejag

    WTB 06 Q6 S/F Sundeck Cushion

    Wanted: a sundeck cushion, color white/black for 06 Q6 S/F. thanks in advance!
  14. tahoejag

    2006 Q6 Smart Tab Install Photos ???

    Anyone hav pics of their installs on 2006 Q6? Seen pics of other models; Q4, etc., but also heard they have slightly diff transom design. Looking to cure a DEFINITE back and forth wandering problem at no wake speed....read and heard these smart tabs do the trick. Thanks in advance for the input!
  15. tahoejag

    06 Q6 SF meandering at no wake speeds!

    New to forum....2006 Q6 S/F 4.3 carb 190hp. I can simpathize with your tahoe meandering (was put to me as "bow steer"). Since day one, a SEVERE meandering problem! I too have to ride down a narrow river at no wake speed for20-25 minutes before can get boat moving at a cruising speed. the back...
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