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    Radio turning off at certain volume

    The ground is just as important as the positive in a DC circuit.
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    Adjusting Trim Tab

    The tab simply creates drag opposite prop rotation. It’s only effective for the speed and trim you set it for. Works great for a motor w/o trim and tilt. You can dynamically counter prop torque by adjusting your trim angle. Trim down increase torque steer, trim out far enough and the prop...
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    Smartcraft data bus fuse

    Looking at the harness docs, I’m willing to bet the fuse blowing at a certain rpm is a coincidence. Data communications use mA of power but documentation shows the harness also supplies a 15 amp, key switch controlled “accessories” power harness through a 10 pin connector. Who knows what’s...
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    Power Steering high pressure hose coating flaking off

    The hose is shot (dry rotted) and needs replaced. The other hose in the picture looks bad as well
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    How to change hoses on deck drains

    Hard to give advise with no idea what boat your working on, the type of drain or how the hoses are routed.
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    a different stereo/dual switch question

    Goggle the make and model of your switch. Look at the specification sheet. Should tell you everything you need to know.
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    a different stereo/dual switch question

    Connect your new wire to the accessories terminal on the back of the off/on/both switch. Power will stay on as long as the switch is not turned off. Most “modern” switches are “make before break” meaning you can switch between 1&2 with the engine running. If it’s not a “make before break”...
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    Adjusting Trim Tab

    A boat will pull hard to the right if not trimmed properly as well. If your running neutral trim or lower, trim up a bit and see if it dissipates at all.
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    Both are made of steel. Both have the same rate of thermal expansion........0.0000072“ per degree F. It’s a non-issue. Installed properly, they work quite well actually. I’ve never had one leak on me in the 20+ years I’ve had EZ lube hubs. The bigger issue is the increased ( ~ 2 psi)...
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    Wheel bearings full of water

    Unless your caps are shot, bent or distorted the water is coming in through the seals. Water in the bearing is generally one of three issues..... 1. cheap, “trailer” seals. Double lip seals at a minimum. 2. worn out or damaged sealing surfaces. Speedie sleeves will repair damage 3. wrong...
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    Bunk board replacement with HDPE? Yea or nay?

    Depends on the temperature variability. A 1/2" slotted hole would accommodate up to a 50 degree delta T
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    Bunk board replacement with HDPE? Yea or nay?

    The problem with HDPE in this type of application is it's excessive thermal expansion of 0.00011" per inch, per degree F 0.00011 x 50°F temperature change x 96" long sheet = 0.53"....... Must allow for movement as the material expands and contracts with temperature by slotting the mounting...
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    Non skid instead, carpet or vinyl

    The problem with vinyl is that it’s slippery when wet. Throw some fish slime and guts on the deck and you have a skating rink. You also have the issue of moisture getting between the vinyl and sub flooring. It’s not if, it’s when it happens I have factory non-skid on a self bailing deck...
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    2004 225 oil injector issue

    Clicking only tells you the coil was activated. Doesn’t mean the injector is fully opening or closing
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    1999 Caravelle VDO Speedometer

    Paddle wheel speedometers are notoriously inaccurate and went the way of the dinosaur when GPS speedometers went main stream 20 years ago.
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    Question on exposed hole after taking screw out

    I would venture to guess improperly sealed transducer holes are the leading cause of premature transom failure. Flat head screw, marine epoxy and a top coat of MarineTex is the proper way to fill the hole
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    87 Alumacraft Trophy steering

    That is quite often the case. May be able to cut it to give you move clearance
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    5200 question...

    https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/811831O/3mtm-adhesive-sealant-brochure.pdf
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    1999 Caravelle VDO Speedometer

    That’s called a paddle wheel speed sensor. Common, fairly generic item actually. The issues will be finding one with the right connector to suit your speedometer. Might be cheaper in the long run to purchase a gps driven speedo. Also much more accurate than a paddle wheel
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    Vacuflush Reservoir Not Removing Toilet Paper

    http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/vacuflush-perpetual-clogging.66544/
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