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    What does the inside of my transom look like?

    Mounted a similiar unit to the back of my Islander a few years back. All I can say is...stainless bolts all the way thru, with aluminum or stainless plates on the inside. Do not use lag bolts anywhere on a boat. Washers and acorn nuts wont last. A quarter inch thick aluminum plate at least...
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    How do I Stop Loosing Bearing Buddys??

    If all else fails, then install your BB then clean the outside of BB and wheel hub, then put 4 or 5 dabs of "goop" where the hub and BB meet. It wint fall off once dried, but you can easily pop it off with channel lock pliers..it works!!
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    Anti-Rattle solutions

    Good to hear !
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    Need info on plastic tanks in the engine well

    Yep...the nose will know....a quick smell on each will tell you what is in there...
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    Trolling motor charger

    There are many in the market, just make sure it is for deep cycle batteries !! Deep cycle batteries do not like high/fast charge rates, I have used a 2 amp battery maintainer/ charger for years on both my trolling and my motorhome house batteries with excellent results. I have used " battery...
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    Concerned about Hull Config / Cramped Engine Bay

    I was in the same situation some years back, knowing that I do most of my own work, and knowing what marine service can cost, I walked away from a number of boats that had restricted acess to the engine. I ended up getting a Starcraft 22' Islander, it had enough room to acess three sides of the...
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    Minn Kota SS 3HP Diagram

    Years back I had some issues with my Minn Kota trolling motor, could not get any information from MK themselves, but an onging search gave me a link to "Johnson Electrics", the actual link is long lost on my old computor, but the folks there were very helpfull and sold me the parts I needed...
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    Inspecting fuel lines before you become one

    Unfortunately to many folks think, " it wont happen to me" until it does.....then all we hear is.... why me? Especially inboards need close inspection frequently!!!
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    Is the buddy heater safe?

    Cant imagine a zipped canvass cover being airtight, but as with all things, use common sense....only use a heater that has an O2 sensor and be on the lookout for signs of co2 issues.
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    What goes here

    Can you search for pics of this same make and model and see if anything shows in the pics ?? Nothing familiar in your pic.
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    2003 Chaparral 230ssi - Rotted Foredeck Question

    Sure glad I am an aluminum boat guy....I get itchy just thinking about that glass work !!!
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    Transom leak! Tracker Pro guide.

    Some are, but better to be safe. I am not sure which models are all alum and which are not. Hope all goes well for you!!
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    Alignment Tool

    The inside of the bearing means nothing, use the dimensions that Mercruiser gives for the alignment tool, these dimensions will gave the proper clearances required by Merc. Just compare the dimensions on the post showung the tool to your tool, if it matches your good, if not return the tool for...
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    Help – Aluminum Stress Crack leak?

    Once you get the repairs done, that hull inside needs a good thorough cleaning and a coat of gluvit or other sealer. Pics show what appears to be some corrosion.
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    Transom leak! Tracker Pro guide.

    You might check around that transom more to see if all the moisture is out. If there is wood in there, you need to ve sure it is still solid...
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    Waterproof marine sealant for transducer recommendations needed

    It takes a while to cure but good stuff !!
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    Prop suggestions for 2005 Sylvan V180 3.0L

    I would agree based on information given. He is pushing a heavy boat so hole shot may not be great. My neighbor has a Sylvan 21' aluminum with the 140 hp 3.0. With a 21" pitch prop he can easily get 42 mph with a couple adults, but his has only a 18 gallon tank so even less weight. He...
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    How do I Stop Loosing Bearing Buddys??

    Over many years of boating I have lost a couple of the BB , and so has my neighbor. After the last time he went to the plastic version of the bearing greaser. Been many years back and not one lost plastic unit. Have talked to a few folks that swear by the plastic greasing units as they have...
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    Fuel line connection

    Because the people have learned to accept that. We would rather accept cheap junk than to not have it at all !! Believe it or not, these are things these types of engineers work thru and think about....big companies pay big bucks for engineers to figure this crap out, I know I was quite...
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    Fuel line connection

    It is all about expected lifespan. They try to estimate what a reasonable life expectancy should be....for example that fitting should last 5-6 years then expect to replace it. We could make it last forever but the public will be happy with 5 years so we can use plastic at a cheap price. We...
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