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  1. dingbat

    Hydraulic steering

    Hydraulic steering’s Achilles heel is fluid leakage. It’s not if, it’s when is it going to start leaking. Such as the case, it’s all about long term support of the product. Pick a name brand that has been around for a while and live with the results
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    looking for advice on chart plotter make/model

    Not that I’m aware of……my 94SV unit came with the US001L map set There ate no US export restrictions on the importation of the technology to Canada. If that is what your supplier is telling you, buy from a US based retailer
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    looking for advice on chart plotter make/model

    The 75SV = Canadian Lake VU G3. The 74SV = Bluechart G3 (Saltwater)
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    looking for advice on chart plotter make/model

    That's not too bad but beyond side and down scan practically. Would focus on CHIRP performance. I would recommend the EchoMap UHD 94sv with the caveat that you need to watch which transducer is included in the package. The latest push (fad) in consumer grade units is "Ultra High...
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    looking for advice on chart plotter make/model

    How deep do you need the fish finder to read? Will not get into specifics but anything over a couple 100’ will be problematic in that price range.
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    Crappy hose

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    Garmin Striker 4cv power plug keeps coming loose.

    Have you tried tying the power cable to the mount as strain relief so it can’t come out? Easier to just RTV the connector in the socket than mess with soldering etc.
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    looking for advice on chart plotter make/model

    What functionality do you want or need? Maps alone could take 1/3 of your budget
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    OK check list time for a parked boat for 7 years.

    Change every fuel line on the boat, including the fill.. the most overlooked, problematic piece of hose on the boat.
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    Does my trolling motor need GPS if my chart plotter already has it?

    It’s about as clear as mud, but it looks like the position and control is done in the motor using a push button interface. Adding the NMEA 2000 interface and a chartplotter simply provides a graphical interface which to interact with the motor.
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    Garmin Striker 4cv power plug keeps coming loose.

    I got to ask…..why are you “flushing” the power connector with water? Moisture, copper and electrical current is the perfect recipe for corrosion.
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    Check valve / recirculation replacements? loopers and crossflows

    Ok, sorry wrong part Brass with ss spring, ball and screen. Should not be hard to clean at all. Acetone in a sonic cleaner will do the trick. Soak in acetone and blow out should work as well
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    At my wits end

    Describe how it dies…..abruptly or like it’s running out of gas? Does pumping the primer bulb have any effects as it’s dying? Really need to check compression numbers to make sure you’re working on a “healthy” motor. Quite possible you have a temperature related failure. Check to make sure...
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    2006 VZ200TLR HPDI Interface Cable for Lowrance unit

    You first need to install the NMEA 2000 backbone to carry the power
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    Garmin Striker 4cv power plug keeps coming loose.

    Did you strip the threads? Both my Garmin units are screw on connectors
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    Which States/Provinces Enforce Registration Numbers Requirements

    3” = USCG https://www.boatus.com/products-and-services/boat-lettering/uscg-requirements
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    Check valve / recirculation replacements? loopers and crossflows

    A quick goggle search turned up Evinrude part number 034872- nipple for $9.87 ea
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    Looking for outboard mechanic in south nj

    Slamming into gear… 1. Cable adjustment 2. Idle set too high 3. Trying to slowly put boat in gear. Needs to be quick and deliberate for lack of a better word
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    Non-Skid Gelcoat Wearing Off?

    I’ve used MaryKate non-skid deck cleaner and a deck brush for years. Follow up with an application of Woody Wax and the deck will look like new As a bonus, best Fiberglas shower stall cleaner we have ever found. Mrs. Dingbat calls it boat and shower cleaner
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    Adding hydronic cabin heat from a AQ140A engine

    Best plumbing practice to reduce back pressure 1/2” is intake 5/8” is exhaust
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