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  1. dingbat

    Electricsl problem

    Are you sure about that? Have a schematic? Does the light work if you by-pass the switch and connect the leads directly to a power source?
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    Electricsl problem

    Not a good link You can’t power a 120VAC device with 12VDC Are you sure the light bar isn’t rated at 120W (watts)? Watts / actual voltage= amps Guessing your “Amazon” switch is wired incorrectly of shorting to ground internally
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    Deep cycle battries and standard car battries

    You are correct….CCA is calculated at 0* F. MCA is calculated at 32* F. MCA rating is 133% of CCA rating. In theory…. “Actual Cranking Amps” at 70F would be 166% of CCA Here is a list of OEM recommended battery sizes. https://www.dekabatteries.com/assets/base/0406MarineApplicationslayout.pdf...
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    Electricsl problem

    Wire can’t be too big DC power requires two (2) wire. Power and ground… What is a “standard Amazon one with 5 prongs on back”? What are you powering? How big is the fuse?
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    Deep cycle battries and standard car battries

    Sources please…. Not my experience at all
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    Deep cycle battries and standard car battries

    Not a fan of starting batteries in marine applications. Deep cycle are just so much more robust than starting batteries Run twin grp. 27 deep cycle batteries. Provides 1,500 cranking amps (750 ca, ea.) and 176 Amp Hours. Have averaged 10 years of life over the last two sets of batteries?
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    Adding dedicated battery for depth finder

    Not if dedicated for use with the depth finder. Wire DF direct to battery. Just so you know….Lithium ion batteries are known to catch fire via different causes. A boat is the last place I want a run-away, self sustaining fire…...
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    Cylinder head anode??? Do I need one??

    Parts list for your motor says 8 are required, two of which are used on the voltage regulator assembly. https://www.crowleymarine.com/yamaha/oem-parts/outboard/2000/sx200txry/cylinder-crankcase-1
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    Yamaha VF250 erractic oil pressure

    Sounds like a broken/loose wire. Start at oil pressure sensor looking for a broken wire and or loose connections. Check connections on gauge(s) as well
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    SEI Marine products...Anyone buy from them?? Quality??

    What part number are you looking for? 61A-W0078-A4-00 I'm seeing all kinds of OEM kits for your motor in the $50-60 range with free shipping
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    68 Offshore restoration

    If all else fails, read the instructions… https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/576967O/3mtm-marine-adhesive-sealant-fast-cure-5200.pdf
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    Sure Mount Rail Mounts for Down Rigger

    I personally would not trust a down rigger to that contraption but…..I’m chasing much larger game in an application where hanging a ball is a distinct possibility.
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    daily music fix

    Rockabilly and the (Washington) DC club (music) scene in the late 70’s, early 80’s….great stuff. Robert Gordon, Link Wray, Tex Rubinowitz, Billy Hancock, etc. were all regulars in the local club scene. Unfortunately, it would be years later that that I learned my dad, who by then was playing...
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    cockpit enclosure

    Try here but more than likely you’ll have to go custom. Either way you’re in for some sticker shock https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/
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    Fuel primer inop

    Had to replace my solenoid last season. Motor was hard to start off and on. Initial inspection and test of the solenoid turned up nothing. Removed the solenoid for closer inspection and found signs (melted epoxy) of over heating. Bench testing showed solenoid was still fully operational. Long...
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    Chrome browser history showing up as Installed Programs!

    I suspect your seeing false positives from I suspect what you’re seeing false positives identified by Avast. Couple of reviews point this out
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    Over prop? How to know?

    Please enlighten me on how the ECM adjusts the individual air /fuel mixtures of the carbs? Back pressure on the exhaust affects the flow of air though the motor. Has direct affect on the air to fuel ratio. Back pressure is not equal in each cylinder, therefore each carb is adjusted separately...
  18. dingbat

    Source for power trim switch on older Evinrudes?

    Miniature rocker switches are a dollar a dozen if you know where to look :)
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    Source for power trim switch on older Evinrudes?

    Hundreds of them out there. What size is your cutout?
  20. dingbat

    Best diet to lose the gut!!??

    At 62 I got tired of clothes not fitting and hauling around an extra 40-50 pounds everywhere I went What works for me is to cut out carbs and sweets all together. No bread, potatoes, no beer, etc. Nothing with more than a few carbs per serving. Lived on green vegetables, protein, (sparkling)...
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