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    Think water entered gas tank ?

    Had a similar situation a few years back. Long story, turned out to be a combination of excess rain, a recessed vent cap and bad luck. Known problem with fuel fill. OEM sent me updated part for free. No problems since What clear canister? You do not reuse coalescing fuel filters. You...
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    Dual motors for a 17' super sport LTD

    Unless you have dual fuel tanks I'd stick with a single motor. Lower cost, lighter, less drag, less maintenance, less problems.
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    spin-on gas filter

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    Check Engine Codes 698 & 6988 - Low Voltage

    SPN-698 FMi 5 (Oil pressure gauge driver voltage low) SPN 699-FMi-5 (Trim gauge driver voltage low)
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Seems people are confusing hygroscopic (absorbent) and permeable (allows fluids to pass through) Nylon is hygroscopic but not permeable. Nylon is saturated ~10% which causes the material to expand roughly 3 to 3.5%. In other words, a 0.090" thick nylon washer will grow in thickness by roughly...
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    1989 Trophy, Adding 2nd Battery

    Simple........remove positive cable from either battery and check for continuity to the Ground terminal on the other battery.
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    Evinrude Paint

    For what reason? Never had an issues with OE paints from either Merc or Evinrude
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    Obviously different than mine then... Johnson/Evinrude/OMC New OEM WASHER 0311598, 311598
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    Copper crush washers ok to use?

    The OE washers for my Evinrude 200 Ocean Pro are nylon flat washers. The washers deform when tightened so a new wash is required every time they are removed
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    Aluminum Hull Grounding Question

    In reality, the motor and the power distribution circuits should be completely isolated from the hull. If you have continuity between either your in for problems down the road
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    Evinrude Paint

    Why not use OEM paint? 0771247 Light Blue 0771243 Engine Blue
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    Fuel tank size -2004 Crest 25' Tritoon

    Everything I'm seeing (Google) says 48-52 gallons https://crestpontoonboats.com/models
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    96 21 Concept

    A quick google search turned up a couple of overpriced outfits, but why pay to have something done that is so simple? Get yourself roll of Kraft paper and make your own template :)
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    voltage regulator?

    Probably not....... Alternator needs X rpm to generate the necessary current. If it starts charging @ 1,500 rpm or so your good to go
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    Preloading without the rolling dial torque wrench

    What is the difference between a "rolling" and a "beam" torque wrench? This unit is accurate within 4% @ 3-7 inch/lbs. = 0.12-0.28 inch/lbs. FWIW: ISO certification standard is 6% for both beam and click wrenches...
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    1989 Trophy, Adding 2nd Battery

    There is also a scenario where a bilge motor fails (burnt winding) tying the two circuits together. Wouldn't worry too much about the battery equalizing but you'll be surprised to come out in the morning to find the nav light is on (very dim) when the start battery switch is off. Been there...
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    Water pump not pumping enough water

    Sure the thermostat is opening? Remove LU and use garden hose on water tube to flush
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    test trim cylinders possible?

    Crack a fitting on the cylinder or the fitting on the supply going to the lower fitting.........cylinder will move
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    1989 Trophy, Adding 2nd Battery

    Not what your schematic shows. Both circuits back feed the other. Not good
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    Pink Salmon

    https://www.fishingduo.com/how-to-catch-pink-salmon/
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