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    Anti Siphon Valve on Fuel Tank Pickup?

    Took the anti-siphon off mine and threw it away 15 years ago. Anti-Siphon valves……brought to you by the same people who think mounting an internal combustion motor(s) and tank(s) of highly flammable fuel in the same confined space is a good idea..then throw the batteries in the same space for...
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    Cannot Get Dust Cap On!!!

    2”, schedule 40 PVC https://www.easternmarine.com/dust-cap-removal-tool-198-290-991 The interference fit is what makes the seal. Grind off the “interference” and they will leak
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    Boat Ramp Etiquette

    I avoid weekends and holidays like the plague. Too many people, too many that don't have a clue and or any sense of urgency to get loaded and out of the way for others. All the local ramps have docks. Local protocol (if busy) is to drop off the driver then head out of the area to prepare the...
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    Two batteries for small fising boat

    To get an intelligent answer you need to know the current draw of the trolling motor, duration of use between charges and the charging rate of the outboard. Couple of things to understand going forward. 1. Outboards put out very little current, if any while idling. 2. Solar “Maintainers” are...
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    Analog to Digital

    Yes Unless you want to run wires back to the individual sensors at the motor, install at helm and wire into the gauges.
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    In dash GPS speedo?

    I’m in the measurement business. You would be amazed at how many customers (experts) spend big money for instrumentation with far better performance than needed to met their need with little to no ROI In that line of thinking…given the wide range of recommend WOT rpm and that most props are...
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    In dash GPS speedo?

    This is one of those things you hear repeated that makes absolutely no sense in practical terms I’m anchored in a 3 kt. current. My paddle wheel (water speed) says I’m doing 3 kts per hour. My GPS says I’m not moving. Which is right? Traveling the 96 nautical miles from Chesapeake Beach to...
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    Fine Thread Fuel Filter

    Running a filter cross reference on 3862228 turns up an OMC filter part number. OMC uses a 1”-12 thread Mercury (most after market filter heads) use a 11/16”-16 thread
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    Motor well boot sealing

    A number of aftermarket boots are split to facilitate installation. http://old.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/Motor-Well-Boot
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    Trailer repair installed wrong disc actuator on 2 axle drum trailer

    Agree. Response would be slower (milliseconds). Pressure would not change. The master cylinders are the same with the exception of the size of the hole in the “check valve” and the disc cylinder would have a 1/8" NPT hole for the backup solenoid. Back in the days before they marketed both...
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    Trailer repair installed wrong disc actuator on 2 axle drum trailer

    Think about it…if the brakes wouldn’t work w/o the check valve, how does a backing solenoid work? In effect your dumping the “residual” pressure back to the supply. https://trailerparts.com/ufp-reverse-flow-brake-actuator-solenoid-3-8-thread.html
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    Trailer repair installed wrong disc actuator on 2 axle drum trailer

    You can not use a drum brake actuator on disc brakes (unless you drill out the fluid port) but you can use a disc brake actuator on drum brakes. I think your over estimating your weight by a good bit. Dry weight is #5,248 with a load capacity of #1,600 for a total of #6,848. If your boat...
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    Trailer repair installed wrong disc actuator on 2 axle drum trailer

    No problem using a disc brake actuator on drum brakes. Cant use disc on drum. From what I’m seeing the Dexter A60 looks to be #7500. How much does you boat and trailer weigh? https://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Actuator/Dexter-Axle/DX56FR.html
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    Need a new Battery for 24V System

    You need deep cycle batteries to run trolling motors. The higher CCA and RH numbers point to a marine starting battery. The number that matters is the AH (amp hour) rating While your at it I would have the other battery load tested. The SRM 27 is a pretty robust battery. I would be concerns the...
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    Access to gas tank

    They are typically in the middle of the cockpit floor under a deck plate. Unfortunately, a lot of mfg. don’t provide access and you have to make your own.
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    Pairing engine size with boat size

    The transom strength has absolutely nothing to do with a boat’s HP rating. https://towers4boats.com/maximum-boat-horsepower-calculator/
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    Regular fuel

    Assume your using E0? Adding more alcohol (Heet) to E10 makes no sense
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    Caught another boats anchor, whos fault?

    I did but no mention of any such regulation which is why I asked https://ohiodnr.gov/rules-and-regulations/rules-and-regulations-by-division/state-parks-and-watercraft/boating-rules/ohio-operating-laws
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    Pairing engine size with boat size

    Here is the basic math…your boat takes X HP to move at a given rate of speed. It takes roughly 2,500 Btu to generate 1hp. This does not change if you go with a 75 or 115 hp motor. What does change efficiency is the combustion technology. The difference between a carbureted two stoke and an...
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    Caught another boats anchor, whos fault?

    Wow, didn’t know that. Can you post a link to the regulation?
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