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    Understanding Moisture Readings on a Marine Survey?

    “The term reference scale is used for a moisture meter reading mode wherein the meter takes qualitative readings as opposed to quantitative readings. These readings are shown as a numerical value which the user can then use to estimate whether that material is “wet” or “dry.” It is important to...
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    Understanding Moisture Readings on a Marine Survey?

    If all else fails.......read the manual Sensor reads 0 to 30% moisture content. GRP readings are noted in percent of those levels. A GRP reading of 50 = 15% moisture Compensation values for readings taken at various humidity (air) level are also given...
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    Electric over hydraulic brakes

    This makes no sense. If the diagram up above is correct..... Black is power (+12 VDC) White is ground (-) Yellow is alternative power (+12 VDC) Blue (Control Voltage) - variable....X to 12 VDC depending on gain setting of controller What happen if you put +12 VDC on the blue wire? Set brake...
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    Electric over hydraulic brakes

    Given what you say to this point…your brake controller is suspect
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    Bunk Bolts

    Depends on your bunk material. If the bunks are pressure treated, they recommend hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel fasteners. Hot-dipped must meet American (ASTM) A153 Class D standards and stainless steel should be grade 304 or 316
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    Brake Line Material Type?

    I’ve not “made” brake lines in years. Bought pre-made (double flare) stainless a couple of times. Installed rubber lines on current setup. I would go with Cupronickel tubing for brake lines if I had to make them myself.
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    Through hull fitting extension for livewell plumbing

    Not sure what your trying to do that you need an NPT fitting. My pump intake is setup like the one on the left. NPS (scoop fitting) thru hull to NPS seacock. Out NPS seacock to NPS hose to pumps
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    Through hull fitting extension for livewell plumbing

    Thru hull fittings and seacocks have NPS thread to restrict the use of ordinary plumbing components, ie not bronze or approved for marine use
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    Which Spanner?

    A rifle…
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    Lowrance fish finder interference

    Batteries are “good” until they aren’t….#1 rule in electronics troubleshooting….never assume anything. All the troubleshooting In the the world Not a fan at all… My recommendation, sized accordingly https://www.ancorproducts.com/en/p/309199/He-Shrink-Butt-Connect-16-14 Personally, I would...
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    Drain plug question

    I have the same bronze on bronze drain plug. Saltwater use. Plug removed once a year at best. Can’t forget to put it in if you never take it out ;) Liberal use of a quality water proof, marine grease protects from corrosion
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    water/ fuel filters

    There are two different size housings on the market “Mercury” uses a 11/16 ̋-16* and “OMC” uses a 1”-12 The 11/16”-16 is the most common and fits most existing filter mounts
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    Do I have a bad starter?

    Chances are pretty good you have a burnt winding or worst. Mine was working well, or at least I thought. Tore it apart to clean and change brushes. Found a burnt winding in the process. Installed a new starter. Could not believe the difference. My somewhat hard to start motor now starts with...
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    Which Spanner?

    I used one of these to remove the caps on mine. https://www.williams-industrial.com/us_en/adjustable-face-spanner-wrenches-pb_482--484.html
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    Peoples vs. Peoples/Gear weight limits?

    Capacity is based on a hull’s displacement minus the weight of the equipment (hull, motor, fuel, seating, etc.) Displacement calculation http://www.blueheronwings.com/bh/comps/bdesign.html
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    Battery Advice

    https://www.interstatebatteries.com/products/27m-xhd?productline=marine Enter your zip code Got to find locally. Shipping is crazy expensive
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    Battery Advice

    Where they sell boats has nothing to do with battery sizing whatsoever. It’s all about having enough power onboard to start and run the boat when push comes to shove. You add up the needs/requirements of both power and accessories and apply a safety factor for worst case scenarios. Bare...
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    Battery Advice

    If you don’t understand marine battery requirements, why are you ignoring the professionals and proposing to cut available power by almost 50%? Bare minimums are just that, bare minimum to crank and power the engine. This doesn’t take into account any peripherals onboard nor does it leave you...
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    Fuses

    Speedometer is typically water powered. Check condition of pitot on transom and the tube running to back of the speedo. Follow wiring from wiper back to switch. Then from switch to power supply to find the problem.
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    Viewing ulterra transducer using Hummingbird Helix 12, chirp G3. ???

    Not sure about that particular unit, but most have a setup/configuration page in the menu to configure and select available transducers
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