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  1. dingbat

    Best technique for waterproof solders?

    Key words.....epoxy lined....and a heck of a lot heavier jacketed than the cheap, Harry Homeowner shrink tubing available at the big box stores. Don't get me started on the liquid electrical tape....lol 40+ years of electronics manufacturing and field support...akin to using JB Weld to repair...
  2. dingbat

    Rayamarine A128 to Standard Horizon GS6000 NMEA connection

    Looking at both manuals, it doesn't look like either unit supports AIS via NMEA 2000. Need to use NMEA 0183
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    Rayamarine A128 to Standard Horizon GS6000 NMEA connection

    The unit has a AIS receiver. AIS data is shown on the radio display. I see nothing about the unit having the capability to transmit AIS data. Nothing in the PNG listing to support an interface to the outside world, aka A128.
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    Speedometer Connected to GPS Device?

    Yep... http://ww2.iboats.com/GPS-SPEEDOMETER-FARIA-INSTRUMENTS/dm/view_id.1846419
  5. dingbat

    coil check values

    Resistance testing a coil rules out an outright (open) failure of the coil. It does not mean the coil will perform to specification under load
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    Bow stop vs bow roller

    If a "rubber" roller is marking the boat the material is UV compromised and needs to be replaced. Replace with urethane or thermal plastic that don't mark.
  7. dingbat

    Best technique for waterproof solders?

    Shrink tubing is not a viable option in locations prone to submersion and moisture. Adhesive lined heat shrink butt connectors are the only way to go if you need a water proof connection. Crimp, melt and your done...
  8. dingbat

    70 HP Mercury won't run with rectifier connected to battery

    What are you calling a “continuity” test? How did you determine that there was an AC component in the output? Have you tested the stator to see if it’s not the root cause of the problem?
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    West Marine? What's the deal?

    Supply chain shortages are real and going to get worst before getting better Then there is this…. https://boatingindustry.com/news/2021/04/15/west-marine-acquired-by-private-equity-firm/
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    panels lights at bridge no on /off switch

    Most I’ve run have either red or blue gauge (panel) lighting that comes on with nav lights. Overhead lighting is selectable between white and colored Mine….gauge lighting is red. Overhead helm lighting is a separate, three way push button….White, Red and Off
  11. dingbat

    GPS orientation

    The icon is relative to the GPS sensor. Typically, but not necessarily the bow. In case you have not figured it out, you can change the way the display orients itself. You have your choice of "North up" or "Track up" I use "North up" to stop the display from spinning excessively.
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    GPS orientation

    It doesn't......... It's simply trending off the incoming satellite data. Not unusual to see the "arrow" going in circles while stationary
  13. dingbat

    Service Batteries - run out of charge

    Classic "weak" battery symptoms. How old and what size are your batteries? Unless you have a large parasitic drain, I'm betting the battery has a dead or dying cell and you need new battery
  14. dingbat

    Service Batteries - run out of charge

    How is he checking them? A voltage test doesn't cut it. Batteries need to be load tested.
  15. dingbat

    Need a thermoatat with seals

    Assembly? It’s two parts….a thermostats and a gasket.
  16. dingbat

    E10 fuel

    Must be true….. you heard it on the internet !! ;)
  17. dingbat

    panels lights at bridge no on /off switch

    Different mfg. but mine comes on with the nav lighting circuit
  18. dingbat

    panels lights at bridge no on /off switch

    What panel?
  19. dingbat

    Foam in carburetor

    “Tight” doesn’t mean a thing to a vacuum side leak. How does water get inside a carb from the cooling system? It doesn’t If indeed it is water, you have water in your fuel tank or filter/seperator. Collect the “foam” in a jar and let it settle out.
  20. dingbat

    Foam in carburetor

    Foam in a fuel system is typically air leak on the suction side of the fuel pump.
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