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  1. JimS123

    Transducer mounting - with a kicker on the starboard

    Pardon my comment. It was not meant to offend. YOU were the one that said bubblegum, not me. For a welded aluminum hull, the look of the weld is what I would expect. It looked neat and proper. Frankly I was surprised that YOU shamed the weld in the first place. To me, OEM means it came...
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    Transducer mounting - with a kicker on the starboard

    Don't look at other manuals. Look at the one for your very transducer. I DID look it up. It has a 180 degree beam, so simply mount it on your existing bracket temporarily and look at the geometry. Just by your pictures, it looks like if the kicker is a problem the main will be as well...
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    Anchor line/rode size

    One cannot assume any thing based on anonymous words written on an internet forum.
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    Transducer mounting - with a kicker on the starboard

    What I saw in the picture was a bracket on the transom that was an OEM design. My Whaler also has a Raymarine and it was factory mounted in the same place as yours. It IS a side scan (you didn't say whether yours was or not). I also installed a kicker in the same place as yours. Obviously...
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    Does EFI solve the hard start/cranking issue?

    I agree. But I left the DIY world when I retired. I have a bunch of oldies that i tinker with and run on hot Summer days, or out to the antique show. But when I HAVE to go fishing or take the family out for a Sunday cruise, I'll stick with the new stuff. If there is an issue, my local dealer...
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    Does EFI solve the hard start/cranking issue?

    You're right. But as an old buddy said often: "I didn't buy a boat to save money". I believe in general, the EFIs run longer before repairs are needed. In the interim, not much to do. Remember points and plugs? But of course, anything can go wrong. In the olden days, it may have been a...
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    Does EFI solve the hard start/cranking issue?

    I live in the north. My boats are idle ~6 months of the year. In olden days I used to pull out the hose and muffs and start her up in the driveway before heading to the launch ramp. Just to be sure. Now with EFI and 4-stroke, I simply put her in the water and even sitting all Winter she...
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    I cannot find the right U bolts (1/2 x 4 x 3.5) anywhere

    If Fastenall doesn't have it, they are not made. If you don't have a local store, go online. I have done some custom projects and NEVER failed to find it there.
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    What is Transom Height for 2006 Bayliner 185 Boat

    Get a tape measure. 30 seconds and you'll have the correct answer. Finding specs on old boats like that will probably take longer.
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    Transducer mounting - with a kicker on the starboard

    I don't have a definitive answer to your question, but my gut feeling is that the stbd mount will be OK. Problems with depth finder readings usually occur at high speed. In your case, when at plane the kicker will be out of the water. When at trolling speeds my guess is that there should not...
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    Anchor line/rode size

    There are Boatmen, and there are Boaters, and there are guys who just own a boat. In the latter case, many don't carry insurance nor take boating courses, so they are some of the problems on the water. A real boater takes pride in his equipment and strives to learn new things about the sport...
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    Anchor line/rode size

    I apologize for my sarcasm. I am often reminded by comments made by an old salt who was a retired Naval Officer and had served in combat in more than one war. When you said rope to him in reference to something remotely associated with a boat, his eyes would turn red. And of course the only...
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    Launching/retrieving with FWD

    I personally launched a retrieved 3000 # boats with a full perimeter frame "land yacht" "car" with a big V8 and RWD. No Problem. The next FWD vehicle sucked. Current AWD CUVs are the best ever. But they all have a capaity far exceeding the requirement. You have the needed vehicle.
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    Anchor line/rode size

    First of all, never buy rope for an anchor. You need line. For your size boat and bottom type, a 3/8" braided nylon line is what you need. A 4-6" rubber coated chain added to the rode should be fine. Personally, I find navy anchors work OK on my 14 foot tinny, but for your boat I would use...
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    How to Keep my Outdrive Looking Good

    An up outdrive won't help because its still under water. Besides, if you have any issues with any of the bellows, leaving it up will exacerbate the leak and the boat might sink. Pull the boat weekly, clean it with a calcium solvent, wipe dry and wax it again. It won't look as god as in your...
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    Keeping boat interior (carpeting / fabric) "nice"

    Our boats are all garage kept and always dry, so mold is never a problem. Our RV is kept outdoors. Last Summer it was unusually wet and we had massive mold every time we used the trailer. We used bleach several times and it always came back. Then, I switched to a specialty product...
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    Has anyone seen or heard of a trailer tire doing this?

    In the olden days I used to get thumping in the Spring with the first tow. So, I started putting jacks under the axle and it solved the problem. In later years, it just was too much of a hassle so I quit jacking. The newer grade of tires don't thump for me any more. I've had bias tires that...
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    2010 bayliner 2009 motor

    If you hooked up the battery backwards, you probably blew a fuse and that's why it won't work. Seized is yet another problem.
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    Keeping boat interior (carpeting / fabric) "nice"

    After use, if the carpet is dirty, remove it, clean it with carpet cleaner and then let it dry indoors. After the cabin gets wet, dry it our with a sponge or towel, and then leave the cabin door open to vent it. Same goes with the bilge. After doing the maintenance, store the boat indoors...
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    What tools needed to check over an old project bass boat before buying?

    In the olden days some of my buddies all ran towers of powers. But then again they often spent time tinkering while I was out boating. They sure were the fastest out there though. Like they used to say: "If you want to get there fast buy a Merc. If you want to get home, buy a JohnnyRude."...
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