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  1. dingbat

    Found a wooden/brass boat hook. Old?

    Looks like your typical boat hook. Mine telescopes but about the same length...
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    Backup temperature gauge+sensor (digital)

    Outboards don’t tolerate running lean whatsoever. Running an outboard with a lean condition for any length of time is a death sentence.
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    Replacing Anodes on a 2019 225XL

    97-818298Q1 97-76214Q5 It wasn't hard.........right where one would expect to find them on the parts list ;) I would investigate as to why you need new anodes (1/2 consumed) on a 4 yro. boat keep on a trailer while I was at it.
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    Marina Slip Safe?

    I wouldn't take it. Not worried about the water depth since I only draft 14". My problem is the 6" of clearance......certainly do-able, but why? Do you feel like threading the needle every time? Cross ties? How big are your bumpers, less than 6" is diameter? Boat traffic close by to beat you...
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    Johnson FastStrike power cutting out

    Sounds like an ignition problem. Check spark with spark tester to determine which cylinders are dropping out. Goo strong spark across 3/8” gap Ohm check coils, although they sometimes test good while actually bad.
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    Baltimore bridge hit by ship, collapsed

    Dali is propelled by a single low-speed two-stroke crosshead diesel engine coupled to a fixed-pitch propeller. Her main engine, a 9-cylinder MAN-B&W 9S90ME-C9.2 unit manufactured by Hyundai Heavy Industries under license, is rated 41,480 kW (55,630 hp) at 82.5 rpm. Her service speed is 22 knots...
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    Baltimore bridge hit by ship, collapsed

    Last summer when one ran aground In the Brewerton Chanel
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    GT200 dual steering cable issue

    Perhaps this will help https://www.marineengine.com/parts/technical_information/omc_5005819.pdf
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    Backup temperature gauge+sensor (digital)

    Unlike auto and I/o that cools the block using a secondary water pump, an outboard runs a single loop through the heads and back overboard The only way you can overheat is to loose water pressure which is why outboards come with pressure instead of temp gauges Alarm the loss of water pressure...
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    Backup temperature gauge+sensor (digital)

    Install a water pressure gauge instead. Pressure gauges let’s me know I have a problem in the raw water cooling long before an overheat situation occurs. Can actually see the thermostats looking and closing. Lets me monitor long term pressure, let’s me know when it’s time to change the impeller
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    safety or not safety wise?

    In theory but not practice......the conditions requiring signally are limited in scope to those outside normal operating practice/etiquette and thus are used very infrequently. Locally, if a Captain needs your attention they hail you on VHF. As would be confused as well given I don't know...
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    Baltimore bridge hit by ship, collapsed

    Pilots are required to be onboard once a vessel enters the mouth of the Bay at Virginia Beach. Have had 3 run aground in the past 15 years and now this. First one cut of the corner at Sharps Island and in bedded itself 40' into the face of the bar a 1/2 mile off course. The last one ran...
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    Baltimore bridge hit by ship, collapsed

    https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/baltimore-bridge-collapse-03-26-24-intl-hnk/index.html
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    Bilge sump question

    Guessing limber holes coming from the front bilge compartment
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    Mercury outboard power trim won’t work under load

    Are you sure it’s supposed too? Can’t say on smaller units, but on larger units trim and tilt (trailer) are different functions. Tilt function is disabled above X rpm
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    safety or not safety wise?

    While I’ve had to replace my horn once due to corrosion, I’ve never once actually needed to use it in the 27 years I’ve owned the boat. Having said that, I’ve not heard a horn used in years.
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    port battery dies when on a charger? Already killed 3 batteries

    Not sure where you’re going with this. Typically the starter cable is connected directly to the battery of thru the battery on/off switch. If the starter(s) is the source of the leak they are shorted internally and must be replaced
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    Funny things you find when…

    I wasn’t the last person in here……been running like this for 7 years.
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    port battery dies when on a charger? Already killed 3 batteries

    You have a huge current link which shouldn’t be that hard to find. The usual suspects are starters and bilge pumps. Disconnect the large wire feeding the starters. At battery switch or starter, whichever is easier. Trim the bilge pump(s) off at switch
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    prop recommendations for Trophy walk around 25 foot

    The motor upgrade was a 275 so you figure somewhere right around 300 hp. Twin 150’s preferred for redundancy.
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