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  1. dingbat

    Mercruiser 305 V8 running hot at low RPM fine at Speed

    Didn’t read through the whole thread but I have to ask, how cold is the water? Used to drag my old boat (I/O) up to Lake Ontario to troll for Steelhead for a week in in early April. Same exact overheat scenario every year. Bring the home and drop it in the Bay and had no problems at all...
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    Parts availiability ??

    Yep….sounds like the market dried up and it’s no longer profitable for NGK to continue production w/o Mercury’s “support”
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    Water separater filter options

    I use Racor on the boat and tractors for years. Have never had one fail outright. Keep in mind that any water trapped is stored in the lower plastic bowl. There is no residual water left in contact with the housing like there is with the can type filters. The filters on the boat only start to...
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    Another Plumbing Question

    Check your ground/loop connections....three times Had a similar issue with the hot water heater when we first bought our house. PO ran galvanized conduit, wedged behind a cast iron drain pipe, to run the power from the floor joists to the top of the unit. They then tied ground (Earth) to the...
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    Electronic issue, no power pole, gps or radio power

    What test did you run to determine the batteries where "fine". A simple voltage test tells you nothing. You must load test to determine condition.
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    Converting to Electric over Hydraulic this week

    That is the control signal. You need to measure the 12v input at the EOH pump
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    Converting to Electric over Hydraulic this week

    2015 version of your truck. Never really dig around back there. I know the next connection up is under the spare tire. 24” harness maybe? Can’t stuff 12 in a 16 pin No idea what size wire is upstream. Maybe I should go dig around and find out. Not sure how that got past Ford Power isn’t...
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    Converting to Electric over Hydraulic this week

    Interesting…ordered a new trailer this morning. Was thinking going EOH until I saw this. In my case the 12V in the 7 pin is powered by a dedicated 30 amp fuse came with the heavy tow package. Powers the break away battery, lights, fan, etc. inside the trailer. Never noticed any power dips or...
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    1986 vs 1999

    The 86 motor is now almost 40 years old. Parts availability is going to be an issue sooner or later if not already. Agree…. jets are not the most efficient means to push a boat
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    Changed Tstats 2000 200hp Saltwater series ,LOVE the easy maintenance!!

    What was wrong that you had to change the thermostats? If you’re having corrosion issues suggest going to SS stats. Mine are probably 15 years old and still look new
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    Aerator question

    Nothing fancy or special. Typical 3 position on - off-on toggle switch Your problem is most likely a bad timer in the “auto” circuit
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    Water separater filter options

    I get 3 years out of a Racor before they start to rust and pinhole.
  13. dingbat

    Where can we launch in the Chesapeake Bay?

    Watch yourself on the eastern shore. Lots of ramps that require county permits that is aggressively enforced.
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    Where can we launch in the Chesapeake Bay?

    Sandy Pt. State Park Tri-State in Deale Rod and Reel in Chesapeake Beach Breezy Pt. Marina -Plum Pt Solomons - State Ramp Buzz’s Marine in Ridge Pt. lookout State Park My home stomping grounds. Just be aware it’s “big water” out front south of Solomons with no real place to hide Watch, but...
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    Water separater filter options

    Nope..run one myself
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    Aquasport hull access

    Shouldn’t be all that bad. Completely refit my hull 10 years ago. All new hoses and pumps. Replaced both scuppers and all 9 thru-hulls with Stainless. Once you figured out a system it goes pretty well. Was able to do without help
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    EPIRB model to get?

    He’s boating in a populated area. Would you rather have the ability to continually broadcast your boat name and position to every boat within range at the slightest hint of problem or wait the 2+ hours for the Coast Guard to come looking for you? What’s the life expectancy the life...
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    Aquasport hull access

    That’s it….unless you separate the hull Suggest wearing a long sleeve shirt unless you have a fetish for Fiberglas rash
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    EPIRB model to get?

    https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=095-33-10&category=menuname1
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    New Snap On Cover

    Seriously doubt you’re going to find a cover off the self for an almost 25 yro boat. Will need to have one custom made
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