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    Bildge pump removal

    Drilling into stringers or hull bottoms can possibly cause water to reach the wood or foam inside. A small blob of RTV will hold the pump in place. Allows pump to be replaced easily.
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    Wiring positive cable from Amps to battery or common on Switch?

    We still need to discuss those pumps wired DIRECTLY to the battery. 4 good reasons NOT to wire them directly.
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    Replacing bow seat foam

    I use a serrated knife.
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    Lower gear oil drain plug seal for Johnson outboard

    Just post on IBOATS all your problems. Simple
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    Lots of water in bottom of boat ? You do know the bilge pump is MANUAL only in the specifications ?
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    Wiring positive cable from Amps to battery or common on Switch?

    If the amplifier starts to smoke ? How do you disconnect it from the battery ?
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    Lets replace the battery charging coil in the 30 hp motor.

    WRONG I checked the battery volts and age . 8 winters old and 12.4 volts when cooled down for 8 hours. Put in a new battery that was load tested and dated 4/ 25. All works normally. Old people really do not keep track of parts aging.
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    Learning to wake board at 48. What am I doing wrong?

    Old guys do not bounce as far. (y)
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    Lower gear oil drain plug seal for Johnson outboard

    DO not use any impact. The washers can be squashed & leak. Those seals should last at least 20 years. Mine are much older.
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    I didn't want to restore this 1997 Islander this summer

    You need a boat handling course. To prevent taking waves to to anything except the front of the boat. You were very lucky with that side wave.
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    Lets replace the battery charging coil in the 30 hp motor.

    I ran the motor at about 3/4 speed for a continuous 20 to 30 minutes into wind and waves. That has caused the battery charging coil wire windings to over heat and stop increasing voltage at 13. 4 vdc... Oh well back to the dealer to remove the flywheel and replace the overheated coil. I...
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    Information on Larson All American

    Not all racing boats have HIN.
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    New alternator, still low voltage

    Is it possible you were sold a defective new Alternator ?
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    Creating a twin inboard 17ft boat

    Will the boat accelerate faster than anyone else ? Will it be faster than anyone else ? Have exceptional mpg ? Have another boat go with you. Just in case something happens. Good Luck
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    Early Fathers Day dinner.

    There were several fantastic places in Pa. long ago. But I have become a weekly supporter of Long Horn restaurants in Flemington, N J and Watertown, N Y.
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    Slip/moored boat what do you do with your trailer?

    BOOOMM
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    1986 Four Winns Horizon 190, Carb Linkage?

    Look all around the engine surfaces. You may find what is needed. Is this a 4 barrel carburetor ? You are running on the primaries ?
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    Early Fathers Day dinner.

    Tomorrow all the good restaurants are closed. Still in off season times.
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    Can't hear VHF with the engine on

    Some VHF cell towers are too far away ? Been there. Also if you are using a short antenna with the VHF unit. Several things can cause low volume.
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    New alternator, still low voltage

    Is your idle speed too low ?
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