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  1. dingbat

    Diagnosing non working depth sounder

    A “flashing” sounder is typically a dead, not responding transducer. Transducer are wear items. They need replaced now and them. Info on replacement http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/lowrance-3500-replacement-with-lowrance-lst-3800-garmin-transducer.89461/
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    Mounting bolts

    Are they shiny (silver) or matt finish? Keep in mind that the “zinc” coating is in the neighborhood of 0.0002” thick. A miss applied wrench or socket would easily compromise the coating You’re in no danger of using the motor, but it will not take long before you get rust stains
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    Mounting bolts

    Did you use hot dip or zinc plated? Huge difference in exposure protection. Rust stains and gel coat don’t go well together.
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    Still running hot, please help .

    You would be best served to troubleshoot before buying parts. Sending units typically fail outright. They either work or they don’t. In the end it most likely will be the gauge or a corroded wire
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    Looking to buy a budget saltwater boat

    I know of no place outside of the CG or navel academy that teaches such things. Believe it or not, boating in the ocean isn't anymore dangerous than boating in your local lake. Statically, your safer boating in the ocean than you are boating in your local lake. Boating offshore isn’t...
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    How to clean main harness connections?

    Most likely you will find only one offending wire or connection The quickest and easiest way is a visual inspection followed up by “buzzing” out the harness with an ohm meter. Wires must be disconnected from their termination points to read properly. Requires a schematic and or a working...
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    Switched 12v

    Yes, the basics are controlled off the key switch. Unlike most road vehicles they also have a “live”, direct connected circuits to power navigation equipment, stereos, bilge pump, etc.
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    Looking to buy a budget saltwater boat

    He is not going to learn a thing about “blue water” in any boating Safety Course He would be better served taking courses in oceanology, meteorology, and advanced navigation.
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    Fuel supply problems

    That would certainly make sense. Your tank is CARB and EPA compliant. Also has a “built in vacuum valve so no need for manual venting” ….good luck, lol Sounds like you may have an issue with the “vacuum valve”
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    Fuel supply problems

    Pressure drop in hose in given per 100’ if that tells you anything about increasing the hose length. ;) If a couple feet of hose makes the difference I would start by looking for a vacuum leak between the tank and the fuel pump. If nothing there, a compromised fuel pump would be my next suspect
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    Yam F300 vs. Merc Verado 350 vs. 383 MPI

    General rule when comparing I/O to outboard power is a 25% HP advantage to the outboard for weight. Your 260 HP is comparable to a 195 HP outboard. You also list the bracket as adding #200 to the motor weight. In reality the bracket adds buoyancy, not weight to the boat. So now the...
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    VesselView - Questions from a total noob

    Nothing keeping you from making Vessel-View your "home" screen then switching pages to view GPS data when needed.
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    VesselView - Questions from a total noob

    Your dealing with a 7" display. Looks big in the store......but walk 3 to 4 feet away and see how well you can see the map data while stationary. Now imagine yourself trying to read the same map in bright sun, getting tossed around in rough water, while trying to navigating a narrow channel...
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    Yam F300 vs. Merc Verado 350 vs. 383 MPI

    East coast offshore….My 226 Grady White is roughly the same size. A little heavier if anything. Has 154 gallon fuel capacity Top speed is 35 kts with a 27 kt. cruise. Fuel consumption at cruise is 2 mpg per fuel flow meter. My run to the fishing grounds is 40-90 miles each way. Average 150...
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    VesselView - Questions from a total noob

    Don’t know of any unit that overlays engine data over maps nor why anyone would want to do that. Also be aware that vessel-view and your Garmin don’t speak the same language. You need a gateway to connect the two. You can thank Merc for that
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    Play in my Telflex Steering

    Play in hydraulic steering is air and or low fluid You need to find the source of the air (typically bad orings) and bleed the system
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    Problems with accessorys

    What is generating the beep? Bilge pumps and live wells don’t beep. Fish finder will beep at “boot” but that it More than likely bad or dirty wire connection(s). Start at the battery and clean every connection as you move forward
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    Another surge question

    If anything, they are slow to react. Brake pressure is proportional to the amount of force the trailer is putting on the truck. You hit the brakes, truck slows, trailer delays until it builds enough force on coupler to brake the trailer. Having said that, performance is good as your bleed job...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 carburetion problem ...should I drain my fuel tank?

    Dry gas is just more alcohol. First off, do you have a good coalescing fuel filter installed? Those spin on “oil cans” are next to useless for actually “filtering” anything out of your fuel. If you where to let the jar of fuel settle, you would end up with a pin head of water on the bottom of...
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    Simplest 2 Battery Setup?

    https://d2pyqm2yd3fw2i.cloudfront.net/files/resources/instructions/990310020.pdf
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