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  1. dingbat

    South Chatham Tackle reel winder opinion

    Looked into buying one several years ago. In the end, couldn’t convince myself that I’m saving any money. Made a spool holder that mounts on the garage wall to spool my trolling tackle. Ended up loading all my trolling reels with braid. Have done nothing except change out the top shot in the...
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    Yamaha F100 TLRY - 2 lower units but only one shaft fits?

    Grab a big glob of putty of some sort. Plumber's putty works well. Roll it up into a ball and smash it down on the top of the shaft a 1/4" or so. Deep enough to get a good impression of the splines with the taper. Now try the impression on the other shaft. If you can't visually see a...
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    I hate winter

    You can’t troll “action” baits. Everything is “static”….. parachute baits trimmed with large plastic shad. 6” to 12” in length. Just a matter of spacing and weight selection at that point Toss up between jigging and trolling being the most popular method overall. Trolling is by far the most...
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    Leaf Springs

    Zinc is zinc…. The only difference is the coating thickness. Unless you boat frequently and exclusively in saltwater it doesn’t matter either way from a longevity stand point. Strength is a different animal https://cf-t.com/blog/galvanizing-high-stength-bolts Locally, it’s illegal I leave a...
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    Another crazy car question...

    Yes, Japanese cars have PVC valves Yes, the crank case will pressurize if the PCV is stuck shut.
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    I hate winter

    I gave up my Guide license 10 years ago but still pretty active on the tournament circuit. After 40 years of chasing them commercially, recreational and competitively, I can say they ain’t that hard to catch ;) I’m the opposite….. let the little ones grow up and harvest them as Trophies...
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    I hate winter

    No strippers or linesides around here. Chesapeake Bay, Mid Atlantic. Either Stripers, Rockfish or “Beasts from the East” when the big “migrants” are around. Interesting…..Chesapeake Bay is the spawning grounds and nursery for 75% of the East Coast population. The fish hatch and spend 3-4...
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    Check engine alarm

    Don’t know about your 150, but on my 200 the HS jet is behind the big brass drain plug, front and center of the bowl
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    Check engine alarm

    If you have System Check system you have 4 lights and alarms: No oil - problem in oil delivery system Low oil - in remote tank Water temp - engine overheat Check engine - Fuel restriction or vacuum leak
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    I hate winter

    "Black bass" are from the Sunfish family.........Centrarchidae Stripers (Morine Saxtilla) are from the Perch family..........Moronidae Close relatives of the common White and Yellow Perch Interesting.....what water temps are you talking about? Water temps don't have a big effect on Striper...
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    Dual Battery ... Wiring fail or I just don't understand?

    I top off my batteries (110 Ah deep cycle x 2) and leave them in the boat when I put the boat way in December. Typically don't charge them again until the end of March. Been doing this forever. The set of batteries I replaced last Spring as PM had 2010 and 2011 date codes on them. I get more...
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    Yamaha 2012 four stroke 115hp fuel prime while sitting for a couple weeks and won’t start…

    The primer bulb is not designed to hold pressure long term. It’s there simply as a means to get fuel to the fuel pump on “cold” start. The primer bulb is a simple hand pump with a simple (plastic) back flow preventer when held in the upright vertical position. Off vertical, the primer bulb...
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    do vintage Johnson red gas tank contain lead paint ?

    If anything it would be coated with a Terne coating. A mixture of lead and tin used back in the day to prevent automobile fuel tanks from rusting.
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    Yamaha F100 TLRY - 2 lower units but only one shaft fits?

    I was comparing 2003 models. Didn’t catch the switch to 2000
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    Yamaha F100 TLRY - 2 lower units but only one shaft fits?

    Looking at the parts breakdowns…. I’m seeing different part numbers for the 75 and 100 and the 100 has lists two different part numbers for the shaft. Don’t know the differences but your dealing with three possible part numbers
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    Adding an outboard bracket/offshore bracket

    Are you looking at flotation pods or an outboard bracket? Big difference in design and purpose
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    98 Johnson leaking hydraulic fluid.

    Check the gasket or oring behind the mounting flange of the fluid reservoir.
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    Dual Battery ... Wiring fail or I just don't understand?

    Using a battery maintainer as a “bulk” charger after use results in degraded performance and shorten life expectancy, especially for a starting battery designed to be discharged and immediately replenished. Manufactures recommend charging lead-acid batteries at a rate between 10% to 25% of the...
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    Automotive Ground Straps

    I rest my case...........
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    Trailer wiring…how to improve grounding…

    I simply drill and tap the frame and install stainless grounding lugs as required. The tapped connections ensures continuity to the frame.
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