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  1. dingbat

    Pontoon trailer setup

    The Springs flatten when loaded. Given the loads involved, they would have no problem moving in and out of that hanger. Eyes face to the front of the trailer By chance, did the PO change the springs on the rear axle? Ideally, you want to replace both springs on a side to keep the spring rates...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    What is this relative to the specified 18-21" center of ball dimension? Should not be carrying much of a load. In theory, total load/4. The bushing/roller, as well as the eye connections should be able to move freely. Make sure the rear eye connection isn't too tight or seized. Have you...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    Had the same situation. Called my trailer manufacturer to see what was going on. Was told to confirm hitch height was within the specified height range (18” to 21” from ground level to ball centerline) and the tongue weight was within specification. In the end, my ball height was low and the...
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    Question regarding Radars for the Lowrance 9 Live unit?

    Nope....radar is proprietary to mfg. Might be able be to use a Simrad (parent company of Lowrance) radar but not Furuno, Garmin or Raymarine
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    minn kota power board

    Check to see if you have 24 volts at the motor connections. If you have 24 Volts, it's most likely a motor related failure. If no power, it's most likely a control board failure. The wiring diagram is on page 35...
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    Outboard life expectancy

    My last power head was a "well maintained" 1997 200 HP Ocean Pro. Had a little over 1,800 hours on it (2010) when the water passages in the cylinder walls eroded to the point you could not longer keep head gaskets on the unit. Put a short block on it as PM
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    Fiber Optic Connector Width for Drill Size

    If it's like our FIOS system there is a fiber to cable/ethernet adapter and back up power supply module (UPS) mounted on the wall in the garage. Don't have cable (no modem) so I have Cat 5 running from the fiber adapter in the garage to the router in the house
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    Fiber Optic Connector Width for Drill Size

    Depends on the specific type connector they choose to use The connectors we use on our ST multi-mode fiber are 10 mm diameter
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    Used Boat Lift question

    1003 is October 2003 Agree with others..........electric motors don't have a life expectancy. Focus on the rest of the hardware
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    1999 Johnson 2 stroke primer issues

    FWIW: Had a similar issue last fall. Turned out to be a bad key switch.
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    Best diy wax?

    For years, I used Collinite 920 cleaner followed by two coats of 885 Fleetwax. Was given samples o Smoove Bubble Gum Micro polish polymer to try. I liked the end result and ease of application but the durability didn't match that of Fleetwax. Now use bubble gum instead of the 920 cleaner...
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    No data to vessel view mobile module

    Did you check to make sure you have roughly 60 ohms on the comm lines?
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    No data to vessel view mobile module

    The 14 pin connector is your CAN connection More than likely that is where the NMEA 2000 Gateway would be plugged in to communicate with a Chart plotter, etc. A digital system is constantly monitoring the various components for activity. Only take one component and or connection failure to...
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    Mercury Spanner wrench for tilt and trim

    I used a $10 Harbor Freight adjustable when I did mine. Cap has an o-ring seal. Should not be all that tight unless it's corroded
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    No data to vessel view mobile module

    No. A gateway is typically connected directly to the CAN connector on the motor if required. The junction box is just a breakout point for multiple gauge /sensor applications. This may be of some help while troubleshooting https://www.drev.se/Upload/DocumentManager/mercruiser/smartwire.pdf
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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    Same for Deep Creek Lake in Maryland.
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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    Except Hagerstown is in Maryland.
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    No data to vessel view mobile module

    You're dealing with a digital system. The fact that you have nothing means that you have issues with the pcm or gateway module. Check to make sure you have power to the harness then unplug and reseat the main and gateway connectors. Would hurt to put a bit of dielectric grease in the...
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    Thinking about an upgrade for the tow vehicle

    Remember the F150 went to an aluminum body in 2015. Lost almost #700 over the 2014 models.
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    Out on the Lake Pictures

    Drive by it all the time on the way to Buffalo. Lake or Reservoir? Just assumed it's a resevoir given it's location
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