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  1. dingbat

    Primer Bulb Recommendation?

    It very well could be......but you have to watch Walmart. A lot of companies produce (lower cost) products specifically for Walmart. Found that out while comparing serial numbers (options) on flat screen TVs sold by Best Buys and Walmart. Have since found a number of items that don't fall...
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    2022 Yamaha 300hp 4-stroke Command Link NMEA

    Read the attachment you posted above. AS FYI.... From Garmin... Can a J1939 Engine be Connected to the NMEA 2000 Network Some marine engine manufacturers utilize the J1939 protocol to communicate via the CAN system. J1939 and NMEA 2000 use the same message formats, but the method of sending...
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    2022 Yamaha 300hp 4-stroke Command Link NMEA

    If you have Command Link Plus, CLP and Nema2k are not compatible. You need a 6‐pin Command‐Link Plus Gateway cable MAR‐GTWAY‐KT‐00.
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    Primer Bulb Recommendation?

    Walmart doesn’t carry quality fuel delivery components. You want OEM Evinrude/Johnson, Yamaha, Mercury, etc. Order from a high volume supplier..sitting on the shelf for a year or two prior isn’t doing you any favors. Whatever you do stay away from third party fuel lines. The notorious Atwood...
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    Bowriders that handle waves well?

    Interior layout (weight distribution) has a lot to do with rough water handling. Take a ride in a DC, CC or WA built on the same hull… the ride quality of each is very different. In the rough, I’ll take a CC any day….twice on Tuesday
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    Has anyone seen or heard of a trailer tire doing this?

    I suspect this in an old wives tale….the truth to the matter is that UV and ozone are tire killers. Easier to just keep fresh tires on the equipment and not worry about it..lol
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    Has anyone seen or heard of a trailer tire doing this?

    Yep….got a few of those myself…lol
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    Mercury 250 hp V8 vs Mercury Verado 250 hp V8

    Personally, would take the #70 lighter 4 stroke over the Verado Also keep in mind that the stated output (HP) can vary plus on minus 10% of actual. Do your home work….not out of the realm of possibility that one motor puts out 260 Hp and the other 240 Hp
  9. dingbat

    Is 17ft long enough for a tournament bass boat?

    Not sure where you posted the “Florida regulations”. Both links lead to “federation” websites.
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    Is 17ft long enough for a tournament bass boat?

    Interesting…have worked, sponsored and participated in a whole lot of onshore/offshore/surf fishing tournaments over the years. Have never seen an insurance mandate but lots and lots of release forms. Its all about indemnifying and releasing the sponsor(s) from any and all liability. Then...
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    Bad Antenna?

    Could be either component, but I’m guessing the radio since it receives. Then again, a radio is only as good as the antenna. Wouldn’t put much faith in the one you linked too
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    Has anyone seen or heard of a trailer tire doing this?

    Look dry rotted..,what is the date cold?
  13. dingbat

    Battery Question

    I have a 4 awg ground cable running between the two batteries.
  14. dingbat

    Boathouse Length vs Boat Length

    I use one of these to cover my motor. https://www.iboats.com/shop/outboard-motor-hood-attwood-marine-legacy-imf-1183612.html
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    New to me Lazer II with 3 square PVS vent holes

    Never saw a “vented” prop with multiple holes until I bought the Enertia. Always just a single hole Here is old school Merc service bulletin on how it was done http://www.fiberglassics.com/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/drilling_prop.jpg
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    Grady white thru hull size?

    Live well - 1-1/2” Bilge pumps -1-1/8” Drains and fish boxes -1”
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    2003 Merc 200HP 2 stroke. Water Pressure Gauge Installation Question. Where to tap?

    Guessing the plugged line coming off the tee is used to feed the gauge
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    Replacing Thru hull ...size??

    I would question the use of a clear, non-reinforced plastic hose but that’s just me. Thru hulls do not have hose “barbs” per say. The hose to fitting connection is a slip fit retained with hose clamps. The proper size hose should not need to be heated to install on a thru hull. Replaced every...
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    Transom Corrosion & Alumacraft not honoring warranties

    I don't see that as a disingenuous reply. Everything stated is fact. Dis-similar metals (copper/aluminum) corrosion requires an electrolyte. Seeing that the splash well is involved....I'm guessing the splash well drains are leaking and you have a wet transom. Hard to tell from the picture...
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    2006 225 4stroke runs poor until warmed up.

    Temp sensors are thermistors. Check the resistance while varying the temperature. Typically don’t go out of calibration per say. Typically fail open or closed.
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