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    Deep cycle battery

    Yes you can, get a smart charger and keep an eye on the water/acid level to make sure you don't run it dry.
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    New to boats need help with battery choice

    How many and what type battery does your boat have now? Do you have a battery switch? Do you have room for two batteries?
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    New to boats need help with battery choice

    Group 24 batteries should work, I'd go for group 27 myself if they fit in your boat. You can never have too much battery capacity. Are you planing on adding any electronics?
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    Homemade transom savers?

    Here ya go
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    Prop Advice

    Just an FYI, you can post your question here, maybe you'll get more replies. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/prop-questions-and-topics.12/
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    Towing more than capacity?

    Two words come to my mind that I would be concerned about, safety and liability.
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    2003 yamaha 50 tlrb 2 stroke starter spins slowly sometimes

    Did you measure the voltage at the starter or solenoid while cranking the motor?
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    Just bought this pontoon from dealer, got home with no straps on back !

    Check out my post in this forum. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/something-to-think-of-while-towing-a-boat.753508/#post-5740118
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    Second fuel tank

    Would a small fuel bladder work?
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    Sea Nymph 1987 FM146BR

    post some pictures of the boat.
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    Something to Think of While Towing a Boat

    Sad story we can all learn from as we're towing our boats. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2022-02-07/wife-of-harbor-police-chief-killed-in-jamul-crash-when-boat-flies-off-trailer-into-cars-path
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    Fuel tank sending unit

    It should be fine, the normal range is 33-240 Ohms.
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    1986 yamaha 150 pro v oil questions

    What do the spark plugs look like? Sounds like you have a leak especially if the motor isn't smoking a lot. Other than using a lot of oil how is the motor running?
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    Boat trailer rusting at welds galvanized

    Looks like the trailer was galvanized then welded on. I've been using this stuff on my galvanized trailer. I'm not affiliated with master coat I just found that this stuff works for me. https://nomorerust.com/store/rust-stop-paints/8-mastercoat-pemanent-rust-sealer.html
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    Boat identification help needed!

    It's junk. There's a reason the guy left it in the field. Fill it with soil and plant potatoes in it.
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    Best out board motor lock

    This is what I was going to say. After I bought my E bike I researched locks and was going to buy the best lock then I learned that there is none. They can all be cut in seconds with a cordless angle grinder.
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    Looking for info on an overseas outboard retailer

    When I was shopping for an outboard I saw several "cheap" new outboards from several overseas "dealers". I contacted Yamaha about the "cheap" outboards and I was told that there are no authorized dealers and not able to buy or sale Yamaha outboards. The guy also said IF they actually sold...
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    Looking for info on an overseas outboard retailer

    scam all the way
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    Electrical Short in all my gauages

    I thought this question sounded familiar. What troubleshooting have you done since your last post?
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    Installing 12 Fuse Block Blue Sea # 5026

    Are you 100% positive the power switch on console is wired correctly and you didn't connect the hot 12v lead to the switched side? Are all accessories that are wired to the new fuse box on all of the time when you connect the battery cable?
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