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    Fish finders

    Look for used electronics, especially if you have bass clubs in your area. Many if those guys get some sponsorship from the electronics makers so they sell their 1 or 2 yr old stuff at a reduced price. I have a 2013 model Lawrance gps/ fish finder that has more bells and whistles than I know...
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    Erratic tachomether

    There are contacts inside that you can't get to that can corrode. By moving that back and forth vigorisly will help clean those contacts. Be sure you return to the original contact when you started. That worked on my tach when it started reading wonky.....
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    Fish finders

    Die hard boating fan here, just the ride out and back is enjoyable for me...catching is an extra bonus. I often just take my boat out for a ride up and down the river going thru our town. Nice to see what changes, improvements and damage has been done to the shoreline along the river. Many...
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    Erratic tachomether

    Years back, my tach started acting up, giving eratic readings. It was suggested I look for the pole switch on the back, mark the current setting, then using a screw driver move the pole setting screw back and forth to clean the inside contacts. It appears some light corrosion can build up and...
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    2004 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer sudden leak

    If the transom wood is getting soft, it could have swelled up and stopped temporarily. Drill a few test holes and if dry, then you can scratch that off the list.
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    Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?

    If proper work was done, those flappers would have been replaced and the pieces removed!! Pull the head and get it reworked, valves ground, check all cylinders for scoring, reinstall with new head gasket and enjoy your boat. If you had done that to start....you would be cruising now, not still...
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    Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?

    If you have a large fuel tank, it can be a lot of work. My tank is only 18 gallon, actually 17 usable gallons on a good day. I am going to start using the fuel station to make my measurements. I can adjust my trailer to get the proper angle while hitched to my tow vehicle, so then I will just...
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    Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?

    Forgot about those....had one many years back and it worked !
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    Mercury 2-Stroke Oils

    I have used Pennzoil tcw3 oil for over 50 years, some jugs have been on my shelf for a couple years and never have I saw any globs or jelling. Last year started using Quicksilver synthetic blend with no issues even mixing these two together. In your case, I would NOT use any oil with issues...
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    Boat performance

    Idle looks and sounds rough, a plug might be missfiring
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    Boat performance

    Guessing that boat weighs much more than your estimate....my guess would be closer to 400 lbs.
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    Boat performance

    Get a spark gap tool and check to be sure spark jumps at least a quarter inch gap.
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    Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?

    Good....if you can get your ear close to that vent, you can hear when the air stops coming out and the fuel begins to gurgle, so you know to stop filling. I have shot lots of fuel out until I figured out the vent noise
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    Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?

    Odd shaped tanks are very difficult to measure for volume. In all my years of boating, have never saw a tank mislabeled for capacity. Not saying it never has happened, just very rare. With all the testing fuel tanks are made to go thru, hard to see the capacity rating being off more than a...
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    Tahoe Q4 movement during transport

    Extremely popular on many trailers. There is a pivot point where the roller or bunk can move or flex as the boat loads so the bunk or roller can make full contact with the hull. I used to set up trailers at a marine dealer some years back. 75-80% of the trailers had adjustable rollers and...
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    Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?

    When I get a new to me boat and every once in a while I do a test on my tank and gage. I use two gallon portable fuel cans as they are easy to handle. I use my pump to get as much fuel out as possible ( usually at end of season for winter storage). Because it is a plastic tank, there is very...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 overheated, Is my motor shot?

    Often the flippers do rattle after an overheat. Do a quick compression test, if OK, then replace your flapper and be sure any bits and pieces are removed. Once your done, put boat in water and make adjustments to idle and idle speed, while in water and underway. My 3.0 idles nicely around...
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    Will boat for this style trailer?

    Not after he raises the bunks like he stated..
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    Tahoe Q4 movement during transport

    If it were my trailer, I would make the bunk mounts non stationary. The bunks can be to rigid and force the boat off center. All my trailers over my 60 years of boat ownership have had supports the can move to allow the bunks or rollers to adjust themselves to match the hull. Never had an...
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    Fuel Tank incorrectly labelled?

    That is a lot of difference in the fuel load. Most likely the tank is properly labeled. Follow the suggestions mentioned to see for yourself where the issue really is. Could also be the float in the tank is catching on something. Check the vent line from the tank....there should be an upward...
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