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  1. dingbat

    P58 Transducer with my Raymarine E-series MFD

    Depends on the size of the existing unit and whether or not it still fits your needs. If you like the unit buy a new P58. If not, it's time to go shopping. Lots of sales going on right now. Close outs on the Garmin echomap series are some of the best deals around right now
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    Only if you use clear, very low viscosity oil. I let the lower unit sit for a day or two before checking to allow any water to settle to the bottom then crack the plug. If I get water I drain. If not, it lives to see a second season. Change second season on the 100 hour requirement
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    P58 Transducer with my Raymarine E-series MFD

    The P58 is a "budget minded" transducer. Since better sonar performance isn't on your list, the P66 or P66-DST buys you nothing over the P58. In reality, the connector is your primary limitation on what you can use. Adaptor cables are few and far between until you get into the high end...
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    P58 Transducer with my Raymarine E-series MFD

    Depends on your interpretation of "compatible". Are you trying to match performance characteristics or the mating connector?
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    https://www.amsoil.com/w/lit/databulletins/g2044.pdf Here is a run down on the ASTM testing protocols related to gear oil. ASTM D1401 and D2711 are applicable to this conversation https://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/616/gear-drive-lubricants
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    Better yet....$17.87 delivered to the house https://www.amazon.com/Quicksilver-High-Performance-Gear-Lube/dp/B097FVML6X
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    Penn or Cannon?

    Made the Cannon to Penn comparison when I bought a pair for my boat a few years back Ended up with a pair of Cannon Mag 10. Fishing in saltwater, I liked the extendable boom and fewer metal components to corrode.
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    When was the last time you checked? I was floored when motor oil (15-40) for the tractor was $8 a quart when I changed the oil last week...
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    High current on fuel pump

    The high pressure fuel pump is typically controlled and powered through the ECU Have you pulled the connector on the fuel pump to make sure it's getting the proper voltage? A low voltage condition would increase current demand causing the alarm
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    combining a tailfin/powertran with a power pro 3.

    Guessing your running a PWM (pulse width modulated) control. Speed and torque are controlled by changing the magnitude and duration of the output pulse instead of manipulating the voltage and amperage of the output
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    Fuel line upgrade

    That's not bad. I spent almost that much on mine if you count the cost to buy the Oetiker clamps and tooling.
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    combining a tailfin/powertran with a power pro 3.

    Yes and no. Maintaining a constant speed under changing load conditions would be impossible just regulating the output "feed" (wattage) through resistive means. As such, voltage and current are regulated separately in the control loop to maintain the same output (wattage) based on the Max...
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    High current on fuel pump

    Voltage and current are inverse. Any reduction in voltage results in an increase in current and vice versa. Having said that, EFI motors are very voltage/ground sensitive given that the communications between the various sensors and ECU, and the control loop are voltage based. Chances are...
  14. dingbat

    Nobody fishing?

    This is my last "beach buggy", but the same standard, "regulation" Hatteras surf (fishing) rack transferred to new the truck (F150)
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    Nobody fishing?

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    Sea/Lake Food

    Sadly, most water fisheries have health advisories of some sort https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/water/watershed-planning/wr_wq_fish-advisories.pdf Dale Hallow? Advisories related for Walleye and black basses
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    Sea/Lake Food

    It's all shipping and fuel cost.... I can still get fresh, locally caught fish at half way decent prices. Don't do previously frozen fish so I can't offer much help otherwise. Taking up fishing isn't the answer. I'm lucky to break even on fuel cost with market price on any given day. Count...
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    Tire Recommendation, Japanese Sedan

    Uneven tire wear is a mechanical problem, not a tire issue. If the suspension is maintained ie. struts, shocks, alignment and bearings, the need to rotate is almost completely eliminated Learned long ago that rotating the tires caused more problems (noise) than it solved. Currently driving 08...
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    Fuel line upgrade

    This is what I use. The 2" bend radius works great https://tridentmarine.com/product/trident-barrier-lined-a1-15-fuel-hose-365-series/
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    Boat listing to left

    Nature of the beast....helm adjustable trim tabs negate the effect on my boat
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