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  1. dingbat

    Why is my System Check alarm sounding?

    Might want to check your voltage regulator Erratic tach readings and weird voltage surges are typical failures of a voltage regulator on the way
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    Need with what Battery is needed

    Don't know about that…….stereos draw huge amounts of current. Don't see any “fishing” boats with wake towers and high powered stereos..;) May not be typical of a small boat owner, but boats on our waters typically run a full compliment of navigation equipment and accessories as I do. Anyhow...
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    Need with what Battery is needed

    Either you have taken things out of context to prove self right or you have a reading comprehension problem. The post below was to advise the OP that rated output of the charging system is per hour of run time. Where exactly does it say anything about me going to sand bars?
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    Could this ignition coil cause any damage?

    Don't confuse a ignition type “capacitor discharge” with an aftermarket manufacturer of ignition components, CDI Electronics
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    Need with what Battery is needed

    I boat to fish…. have absolutely no interest in any “sand bars” except the ones they call the OBX. Those I fish from a beach buggy…lol Inshore/ Offshore. 12 hour days offshore, 6-8 hour days inshore. Most days are 100% run time. Even then, I typical run a deficit at the end of the day. No...
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    Need with what Battery is needed

    I use close to that in an hour between fish finder, (20W) chart recorder (20W), 100W RMS stereo (480W), VHF (24W) and radar (80W) 624W/12V = 52 amp per hour just in electronics. Does not included auto-pilot, phone chargers, lighting, bilge pumps, wash down pump or winch How many amps do you...
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    Need with what Battery is needed

    That is 40 amps per hour of run time. Running 15 minutes out to the sand bar, burn up 80 amps of power, then running 10 minutes back to the marina isn’t going to cut it
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    Need with what Battery is needed

    You can install an ACR that will charge both batteries from your motor while running. https://www.bluesea.com/products/7650/Add-A-Battery_Kit_-_120A Problem being, most don’t run the motor long enough to fully recharge the primary battery, let alone the house battery.
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    Need with what Battery is needed

    Then run one starting battery and one deep cycle battery. Bear in mind that you still need to charge them on a regular basis. Most don’t put enough run time on a boat to fully charge them after use.
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    Need with what Battery is needed

    For redundancy, you want both batteries to be able to start the boat on their own. Beyond that, battery type and size would be dependent on how you want to use the two batteries
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    Partsvu - are they legit and OK to buy from or?

    Appears to be a “dealer” for a large marine parts conglomerate. May be cheaper because they advertise $15.99 flat rate shipping https://www.onewatermarine.com/portfolio-1
  12. dingbat

    Fuel dripping from carbs...

    Using the primer bulb builds more pressure than the fuel pump. Either adjust or replace the needle and float in the offending carb
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    2003 60hp 4 Stroke EFI Relays

    Unless you have a schematic, you’re have no idea how the relays are used or if they are NO or NC in the logic (circuit). Most EFI control the HP fuel pump through a series of interlocks. If any of the interlocks fail, ECU will shut down the pump and disable the ignition as a fail safe. You...
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    New ish 2021 - 2025 Honda CRV trans better now?

    https://www.crvownersclub.com/threads/honda-crvs-cvt-transmissions.232830/
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    Need a new car battery for the boat. Screw in water inspection caps.

    Agree…. Looking for a 12V, 18 Ah (200 CCA) battery for my zero turn. $60 for a (motor cycle) flooded acid starting battery $130 to replace the AGM that came with
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    Opening day of summer boating season.

    Cant afford them. Bought my first town home for $72,500 with $3,500 down. Mortgage payment was 40-45% of my salary. Had a roommate to make ends met. Fast forward to today…the median price of a home in the County is $623,000. With 5% down, you’re looking at a $4,900 a month house payment. Would...
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    1990 Trophy twin Force 120s prop question

    Unfortunately, that’s not how it works. Motors are limited in rpm when demand exceeds supply. The 4500 rpm limitation tells us the motors are max’ed With rpm the determining factor in both HP and torque, the 700-750 reduction (15%) in RPM is costing you roughly 30 HP in available HP I’m...
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    1990 Trophy twin Force 120s prop question

    Is this a new to you boat? Assume problem stays with motor if props are switched? What props are you running?
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    Shoreline Trailer Highlander Series

    Pretty sure Shoreline and shoreland’r are not the same company
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    1990 Trophy twin Force 120s prop question

    The transom is pretty cluttered close to the prop. Cavitation/venting is the most likely scenario Anything mounted in the vicinity of the prop from the bow to the stern is suspect. A misplaced thru hull will do it. Sensors should be mounted 4”+ outside the radius of the prop. Some transducer...
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