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  1. dingbat

    New Lund electronics / autopilot questions

    I know of no autopilot without a dedicated display of some sort. I view Vessel view more as a “digital gauge set” than a multi-functional display. If you want MFD functionality, have them install a NMEA backbone as part of the VV installation. That way you can pick and install (plug and play)...
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    1993 Evinrude Intruder 150 VJ150GLETR need help with diagnostics

    The relationship between bad coil and the tach. No “easy” test but there are published test procedures in the OE service manual or you can try here https://www.cdielectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/CDI%20Troubleshooting%20Guide%20-%202012.pdf
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    Steering maintenance

    Let’s start with outboard or I/O? Cable maintenance is a little different on each “Feedback” is friction. It would be a little harder to turn to there should be no slop, per say. Sloppy steering is almost always a stretched or damaged cable
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    HDPE plastic for swim platform

    When using Starboard (HPDE) make sure to accommodate the materials high rate of thermal expansion of 1/32” per foot per a 40 degree F temp swing Mounting holes need to be slotted and the connection must allow for movement or it will bow...
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    Low smoke outboard 2 stroke engine oil

    I alternate between Pennzoil Premium Plus and XD 50 depending on which has better prices on case lots at the time. Honestly, can't tell the difference between the two from a performance (smoke) perspective.
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    Trim Motor not working/Radio static

    A failed or failing electric motor will introduce all kinds of noise into the circuitry. Does it only happen when operating trim? If not, I suspect the diagnosis is flawed. Suspect you have a ground loop in the system. Typically short to ground. Real bear to find. Got lucky when my bilge...
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    Older Boats Not Welcome at Lake George, NY

    It was hard to find a good model T mechanic in the 1960’s too…lol
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    Older Boats Not Welcome at Lake George, NY

    Tell that to a “kid” that was trained in the 21st century to simply plug his laptop into a ECM that spits out a troubleshooting code.
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    Older Boats Not Welcome at Lake George, NY

    Locally, you can take your boat eleswhere to work on it. Can’t work on it on marina property or have a mobile mechanic come onsite
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    Older Boats Not Welcome at Lake George, NY

    What that tells me is that its a "full service" marina. You are not allowed to perform repairs, fuel the boat, etc. yourself. Liability issues Finding more and more repair shops that don't support "antique" (1996) motors as well
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    "Excessive" Oil In Gas!

    A piston pump generates both pressure and vacuum.
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    Bottom Painting for a Trailered Boat

    I had a similar but different problem on my last boat. Boat had bottom paint when I bought it. Went back and forth to remove or not and decided to clean up (sand) any rough spots and applied 2 coats of Interlux BottomKote ACT over top. Worked great. If I dinged up the paint or showed signs of...
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    1994 Johnson Fast Strike 150 dies when it warms up

    Ohm testing does nothing but confirm a coil has failed or not failed outright. It does not tell you anything about how the coil is performing under load. Doubt this is your problem considering all are "breaking down" at the same time which is lightly unlikely. #1 rule of troubleshooting...
  14. dingbat

    Skinny water boat.

    Most the river runners around here run John boats and jet drives to run the shallow, rock filled rivers around here
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    1994 Johnson Fast Strike 150 dies when it warms up

    Electronics are notorious for breaking down when heat stressed then return to “normal” once cooled. Ignition coils and stators are infamous for this behavior. See lots of things changed but nothing checked. Have all the electrical components been fully tested? Stator, rectifier, etc. Could...
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    VHF antenns

    The question isn’t how far away is land…..how far away is help? Your fellow boaters are your best and quickest change of getting help.
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    Need bottom paint removal help

    No problem if you don’t mind laying on your back for hours on end with a toxic mixture of bottom paint and paint stripper dripping all over you… If you don’t like scrapping you could always sand. Break out the respirator and a couple large sheets of plastic to catch the (toxic) dust and spend a...
  18. dingbat

    Saltwater fishing boat help?!

    My 22’ boat is almost 30’ long sitting on the trailer. If your worried about the difference in fuel economy between boat configurations of the same length your in for a ride awakening. Fuel is the cheap part of ownership
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    Ease of towing larger boat

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    VHF antenns

    The 5101 is a "budget" antenna. Just about anything would be an "upgrade". How far do you need to communicate? VHF is "line of sight" communications meaning taller is better to a point. If need to reach out and touch someone (large body of water), reducing the gain (rounder signal pattern) and...
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