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  1. dingbat

    Trim/tilt blows engine main fuse - Johnson 115hp Oceanrunner

    If yours is like mine, neither switch, helm nor motor, is switching power. The power comes directly off the starter solenoid, but you also have power feeding, thru a fuse, to the helm (via the engine harness) and trim switch on the motor. I would start with the trim switch in the binnacle if...
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    Dual Batteries, only one is charging

    They are rather simple units. Not much to go wrong with them. The first thing to do is to check that it’s installed correctly, fuses are intact and the cable lugs are clean. From there, I’d check to make sure the charging system is working properly. You need a sustained 13.2 vdc at the input...
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    Looking for Titan Model 60 rebuilt kit - 1" piston

    You are correct. Dexter is stil marketing the old Tiedown model 66/660 under the Dexter name
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    Towing 20 hours from FL to TX

    I’m guessing your #3700 estimate is closer although I suspect your closer to #4000 when all is said and done. The vehicles 230 hp @6,300 rpm and 233 ft.ibs. @3200 rpm combine with the short wheel base is a big handy cap. Does the vehicle have a tow package? The lack of HP will have the...
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    NMEA 2K Tilt/Trim

    it varies by rpm so sea state will dictates trim to a point. Motor cover “level” is my starting place to get out of the hole. Once on plane it’s all feel. Trim up until prop torque goes neutral and your there. http://www.killcaremarina.com.au/commonly-asked/60-boating-performance
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    Looking for Titan Model 60 rebuilt kit - 1" piston

    The model 60/660 is a rebadged Tiedown unit. The actuator was a “disposable” $129 unit back in the day. I think I paid $109 for mine. The original docs don’t list nor offer a rebuild kit for the master cylinder. A new master was something like $60. The model 60 was updated and rebadge in...
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    NMEA 2K Tilt/Trim

    Trim and tilt PGN is 127488 - Engine Parameters, Rapid Update
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    250 Yamaha SHO Speed

    https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/home/outboards/v-max-sho/v6-4-2l/vf250/pb_ver_vp22vlb_vf250la_08-19-20_pnt
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    Late 80s ez-loader trailer spring bushing replacement

    If you are using 9/16 inch shackle bolts which are the most common you will want 65 to 95 foot pounds of torque. If you are using 1/2 inch then go for 45 to 70 foot pounds. And for 5/8 inch bolts use 100 to 120 foot pounds. All of these components are designed to move so you don't want to over...
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    1998 Lowe 245 with 225 HP Evinrude Fitch motor

    I have a hard time believing that the motor will not start w/o the lanyard. The manual for my 1997 Evinrude states that will run without lanyard for safety reasons.
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    NMEA 2K Tilt/Trim

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    Safe to tow with bow not resting on front roller?

    Most I’ve owned could be reversed. They either ratcheted both ways or you had to flip the ratchet “catch” over and put it back on
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    Safe to tow with bow not resting on front roller?

    Pull the strap off the winch and wind it back on so the strap comes off the underside of the winch. Problem solved
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    4stroke outboard no power

    A fully charged battery is 12.7 volts At 12.0 volts a battery is technically dead
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    Questions in towing my 2016 H190

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    Fuel Tank Contamination (for your information)

    Do they still sell it at Walmart?……lol I use Trident A1 barrier hose from the filter to the pump. Always use OE bulbs https://tridentmarine.com/product/trident-barrier-lined-a1-15-fuel-hose-365-series/#.YOGzKOT3aEc
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    Old Humminbird Depth Finder Repair

    Your wasting your time messing with 25 year old electronics. Sonar units flash when they loose connection with the transducer as a warning of invalid readings. I wouldn’t spend 30 cents on the unit unless I knew beyond a reasonable doubt that the head unit is working. Even then I would...
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    Electrical Issues - Help?

    This makes no sense. He mentions induction motor more than once but “induction” motors are AC. No such thing as a DC induction motor
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    Rollet trailer....controlling during launch

    I wrap the bow line around the winch post a couple of times. Back off the winch to put weight on bow line. Unhook winch, control boat weight using the wraps on winch post.
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    Mounting transducer

    I would plan on going with a drill less whatever that it. First thing I did when I bought my boat was to fill the old transducer holes with epoxy and mount a transducer mounting board. I have since gone to a thru hull for my primary, but use the plate to mount side the scan transducers and...
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