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  1. dingbat

    Where to mount my transducer?

    Not sure how you came to that conclusion from my comments above. Also pay attention to my comments about bottom paint
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    Wayyyy over propped???

    Nobody can give you a definitive answer unless they have the exact same boat motor combination. The max rpm for that motor is 6300. Your currently running 1400 rpm below with ~ 40% slip. Anything would be better at this point The performance specification I posted above used a 13-1/2 x 15 prop...
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    Wayyyy over propped???

    I have no clue but I found a number of sources which list the range of a 4 stroke Yamaha as 180-210 PSI
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    Wayyyy over propped???

    https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/home/outboards/115-50-hp/f115/f115/pb_wlc_182fisherman_f115xb_2017-05-17_occ
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    Where to mount my transducer?

    I had the opposite problem when installing a GT51-M-TM The side viewing feature puts pretty restrictive demands on location and orientation of the transducer relative to the lower unit since the side beam has to pass between the transom and the lower leg. In my case, I had to move my...
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    2001 Cabrio 290 Winlass Solenoid Location

    The solenoid is mounted by the person/company that rigged the boat. It could be anywhere. Mine is in the cabin
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    Too close for comfort!

    I’ll take a “drive by” by an Orca over Right Wales breaching around you…lol Right Wales migrate through the area about the same time the Stripers arrive from up north
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    Wayyyy over propped???

    Something isn’t right…going from a 19@4900 rpm to 13@6000 rpm will reduce your top speed even more. First off… is this a new to you boat? Have you checked compression? What is the LU gear ratio? 2.15? What condition is your current prop? Plugging in your numbers your pushing 40% slip….20% is...
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    Wayyyy over propped???

    Props vary by both size and design. Not unusual to see multiple sizes of different design recommended. Are you sure your tach is right? Conventional wisdom would say you have to drop to a 13x13 prop to hit 6000 rpm. What size prop is the prop selector recommending?
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    fuel restriction issue 2000 johnson 150 ocean pro

    Tank vent or anti-siphon valve Mine was a bad anti-siphon. Collapsed bulb is typically a plugged vent
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    Looking for Titan Model 60 rebuilt kit - 1" piston

    Whats the story behind your hard-on with Tiedown? Their brakes are useless but I’ve had good luck with my model 66 actuator as had a number of other people I know who run them. I went that direction solely on the fact that the master cylinder is aluminum. Saved me from replacing rusted out...
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    Trim/tilt blows engine main fuse - Johnson 115hp Oceanrunner

    If yours is like mine, neither switch, helm nor motor, is switching power. The power comes directly off the starter solenoid, but you also have power feeding, thru a fuse, to the helm (via the engine harness) and trim switch on the motor. I would start with the trim switch in the binnacle if...
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    Dual Batteries, only one is charging

    They are rather simple units. Not much to go wrong with them. The first thing to do is to check that it’s installed correctly, fuses are intact and the cable lugs are clean. From there, I’d check to make sure the charging system is working properly. You need a sustained 13.2 vdc at the input...
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    Looking for Titan Model 60 rebuilt kit - 1" piston

    You are correct. Dexter is stil marketing the old Tiedown model 66/660 under the Dexter name
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    Towing 20 hours from FL to TX

    I’m guessing your #3700 estimate is closer although I suspect your closer to #4000 when all is said and done. The vehicles 230 hp @6,300 rpm and 233 ft.ibs. @3200 rpm combine with the short wheel base is a big handy cap. Does the vehicle have a tow package? The lack of HP will have the...
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    NMEA 2K Tilt/Trim

    it varies by rpm so sea state will dictates trim to a point. Motor cover “level” is my starting place to get out of the hole. Once on plane it’s all feel. Trim up until prop torque goes neutral and your there. http://www.killcaremarina.com.au/commonly-asked/60-boating-performance
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    Looking for Titan Model 60 rebuilt kit - 1" piston

    The model 60/660 is a rebadged Tiedown unit. The actuator was a “disposable” $129 unit back in the day. I think I paid $109 for mine. The original docs don’t list nor offer a rebuild kit for the master cylinder. A new master was something like $60. The model 60 was updated and rebadge in...
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    NMEA 2K Tilt/Trim

    Trim and tilt PGN is 127488 - Engine Parameters, Rapid Update
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    250 Yamaha SHO Speed

    https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/home/outboards/v-max-sho/v6-4-2l/vf250/pb_ver_vp22vlb_vf250la_08-19-20_pnt
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    Late 80s ez-loader trailer spring bushing replacement

    If you are using 9/16 inch shackle bolts which are the most common you will want 65 to 95 foot pounds of torque. If you are using 1/2 inch then go for 45 to 70 foot pounds. And for 5/8 inch bolts use 100 to 120 foot pounds. All of these components are designed to move so you don't want to over...
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