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  1. dingbat

    Fuel question(s)

    I agree with the running issues, but seasonal toys shouldn’t need annual carb work. Don't know what people do to their engines that require carbs to be rebuilt so often. I have more equipment (toys) than most. I’ve not rebuilt a carb in years. I start running stabilizer in everything a couple...
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    Towing Boston Whaler 130 with Honda CRV

    Recommended tongue weight for a boat trailer is 7-10% Use a bathroom scale to measure. Move the boat forward or backwards on the trailer to obtain the proper tongue weight.
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    Battery switch not starting on 1, starting fine on 2 and All

    Swap batteries to see if the problem moves to stays with battery #1. If it moves with the battery, #1 battery is compromised. If it stays, you have a wiring problem
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    Minn Kota Ulterra issues

    Have the battery load tested.
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    Several reasons Soldering is a skill. It requires training in the techniques and processes few outside the industry possess. As such, soldering is expense and problematic in the field even for skilled technicians. Crimps are easier to install consistently. Solder is permitted but cannot be...
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    2008 Honda BF150 - Stop Override

    Which wiring harness.......in effect you have three harnesses if still using the dual station configuration. Have a hard time believing you had 3 harnesses go bad at one time. In an effort to isolate the short to a particular harness. I would scrutinize the two switch panels, paying...
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    1996 Evinrude Vindicator 200hp--engine keeps quitting on start-up

    Too much vibration....no solder connections on a boat No reason you couldn't use a crimp bullet...just larger foot print
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    Steering linkage rubber grommet

    If it’s the part on the end you need, it’s a pressed part. Integral to the rod assembly. Not available separately
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    Nobody fishing?

    The big Stripers have been here in good numbers for the past month. Scattered, with no real pattern to follow, you just have to be in the right place at the right time. If my carb kits arrive on Monday as promised, I’ll be ready to put the boat back in the water by the end of next week.
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    Stuck Defective Grease Fitting on Lower Unit

    Just keep in mind that your dealing with a steel fitting in a much softer aluminum housing. It will not take much to remove the fitting one way or the other....;)
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    Starcraft chieftain i/o to outboard conversion

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1979-starcraft-islander-i-0-to-outboard-conversion.438339/
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    Outdrive cannot clean

    You have a problem with your grounding system, trickle charger or someone else's charging system. Need to sort it out before putting the boat back in the water
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    Outdrive cannot clean

    Looks like you have a little more going on than a used up anode. Check to make sure your bonding wire(s) is still attached and working. Boat left in water with shore power near by?
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    Break out the dramamine.

    Makes for great fishing hole hou....lol
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    Freak fluke all 8 spark plugs burn out at same time !!!?

    Had this scenario happen in a truck one time. Installed new plugs and "snugged" them up as I had hundreds of times before. Truck wouldn't start. Called a friend who is a GM Master Tech who told me to get new plugs and use a torque wrench this time. Finger tight, then snug 1/4 turn to seat...
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    2008 Honda BF150 - Stop Override

    https://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/marine/pdf/recalls/PTB54993%20RC88.pdf
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    2008 Honda BF150 - Stop Override

    The panel simply ties the two stop circuits into over. Pull either lanyard off and it shuts down both motors. Guessing there is a relay tying the two circuits together somewhere and the override button resets the relay Make sure both lanyards are installed at both stations and trace out the...
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    2008 Honda BF150 - Stop Override

    The MIL comes on because one or more conditions of “Start” have not been met Two beeps tells you the ECM has gone through its checks and is operational A disabled stop circuit will not allow it to crank w/o being reset Doesn’t sound like a fuel issue
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    2008 Honda BF150 - Stop Override

    Guessing the Emergency Stop lanyard on one of the "stations" isn't in place. Have you tried cranking the engine while you push the button in?
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    trouble with Lowrance HDSlive

    Anchor alarms are (normally) based off position, not speed. On my unit, you turn the anchor alarm on and enter the diameter of radius the boat is allowed to swing. Alarm sounds if your outside the configured alarm area Sounds like your being taken for a ride. I have two chartplotters onboard...
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