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    1999 Johnson 2 stroke primer issues

    FWIW: Had a similar issue last fall. Turned out to be a bad key switch.
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    Best diy wax?

    For years, I used Collinite 920 cleaner followed by two coats of 885 Fleetwax. Was given samples o Smoove Bubble Gum Micro polish polymer to try. I liked the end result and ease of application but the durability didn't match that of Fleetwax. Now use bubble gum instead of the 920 cleaner...
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    No data to vessel view mobile module

    Did you check to make sure you have roughly 60 ohms on the comm lines?
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    No data to vessel view mobile module

    The 14 pin connector is your CAN connection More than likely that is where the NMEA 2000 Gateway would be plugged in to communicate with a Chart plotter, etc. A digital system is constantly monitoring the various components for activity. Only take one component and or connection failure to...
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    Mercury Spanner wrench for tilt and trim

    I used a $10 Harbor Freight adjustable when I did mine. Cap has an o-ring seal. Should not be all that tight unless it's corroded
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    No data to vessel view mobile module

    No. A gateway is typically connected directly to the CAN connector on the motor if required. The junction box is just a breakout point for multiple gauge /sensor applications. This may be of some help while troubleshooting https://www.drev.se/Upload/DocumentManager/mercruiser/smartwire.pdf
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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    Same for Deep Creek Lake in Maryland.
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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    Except Hagerstown is in Maryland.
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    No data to vessel view mobile module

    You're dealing with a digital system. The fact that you have nothing means that you have issues with the pcm or gateway module. Check to make sure you have power to the harness then unplug and reseat the main and gateway connectors. Would hurt to put a bit of dielectric grease in the...
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    Remember the F150 went to an aluminum body in 2015. Lost almost #700 over the 2014 models.
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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    Drive by it all the time on the way to Buffalo. Lake or Reservoir? Just assumed it's a resevoir given it's location
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    Question please on angler boat i bought

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    Question please on angler boat i bought

    Never heard of a "Dual Helm" Dual Stations, yes
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    Question please on angler boat i bought

    Fancy name for a "Coastal" oriented Bowrider
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    Question please on angler boat i bought

    It's an Angler 204C dual console A "Dual console" is in effect a walk through windshield.
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    battery charger alternative

    Rarely, if ever do people put enough hours on a boat to fully recharge a starting battery each outing. Guessing your two batteries in series are ~80 amp hours range. If you discharge the batteries to 1/2 capacity (80 amps,) your looking a recharge time in hours = 80 amps/charger output
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    Boat Loading Problem

    My boat is 5k. Typically power load, but can pull boat by hand to within 18" or so from the winch. Connect strap, pull to level ground and winch the last foot or so to the bow stop Right depth and wet bunks is the key. Make sure the entire length of the bunks are wet before loading Guide poles...
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    6 year anniversary of quitting smoking, yay me!!!

    Pack a day since high school. Went on a 3-day business trip with a non-smoking colleague. Didn't smoke out of courtesy. Only craving came with my morning coffee. Got me thinking about the other 19 per day. My office was right outside the exit to the smoking area. Started turning down...
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    6 year anniversary of quitting smoking, yay me!!!

    Congrats....going on 30 years for me.
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    Fuel water separator and fuel filter on 3L

    Wasn't fueling related. The Earth, Sun and Moon aligned with a lingering TD (6" in 3 days) to fill the fuel fill recess in the gunnel with enough water to leak through the vents in the fill caps.
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