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    Buying a used boat anxiety-talk me down.

    The primary concern related to service life is the long term exposure to UV and ozone that has consequential effects on plastics (thru hulls), rubber (hoses) and vinyls (seats and tops) used in the construction of boats. You also have the issues of long term exposure to marine conditions, ie...
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    Is an aluminum steel prop better than stainless?

    Stainless has a higher tensile strength which allows the designer to make lighter, thinner cross sections which create less resistance. Stainless is also tougher which holds up better to wear and tear. The leading edges on my SS prop are still sharp and crisp after 3 seasons in SW. The blades...
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    Going electric vs marinas

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.autoweek.com/news/green-cars/amp36506185/electric-big-rig-semi-trucks/
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    Gps/compass

    Marine devices output Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) that can cause inaccurate readings on nearby compasses. The safe distance for the Compass should be identified in your GPS manual. If you have a (good) compass with adequate compensation abilities you may have a chance. Otherwise, there...
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    Washing interior with boat in slip/water?

    If you like the wax you so painstakingly applied prior to putting the boat in the water don't use a "soap" with detergent in it. My favorite.........been using it for years https://www.iboats.com/shop/h-m-boat-soap.html
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    Tilt only works making a left turn

    Sounds like the wire (cable) from the throttle switch back to the motor switch is damaged. Guessing the insulation is worn through from rubbing on something. I would focus in the area where the wire (cable) enters the motor. Pull the throttle switch and check for continuity as you move the...
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    Random

    Where is home? The East Coast went to a slot (18-27") years ago. Since then the population of big Drum just exploded. Hard to get past Citation size to catch a slot....lol
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    Random

    Nothing out of the ordinary.....they migrate in mass through the area each Spring and Fall like clock work. Been making the pilgrimage Spring and Fall for years. Fish the Red Drum Tournament just about every year. Not uncommon to hear/see 150-200 fish per day landed when it's on.
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    Starts off good then eventually dies

    Filters go on the vacuum side (in front of primer bulb) of the fuel system. Otherwise you pump the water that has accumulated in the filter back into the system.
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    Are newer 4 cycles vastly improved?

    The materials, coatings, machining and fuel efficiency are far better today than they where 10 years ago. A good friend who guides just replaced his Honda BF250 with 5,120 hours on it.
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    Demise of Big Outboards Is Forecast

    Interesting article from 1964 https://www.nytimes.com/1964/12/27/archives/demise-of-big-outboards-is-forecast.html
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    Winner manufacturer and parts

    For the most part, boat builders fabricate the hull and outsource everything else to third party suppliers, drive systems included. Given the age of your boat, direct replacement parts are going to be hard, if not impossible to find for your boat. Some information on Winner can be found here...
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    Shore Power Recommendation

    Battery life is proportional to depth of discharge. Anything below 50% discharge is detrimental to battery life. Having said that, the charger needs to be sized to the load and the amount of time you have to charge them. It would take 6.5 hours to charge 65 AH (2 batteries @ 50% discharge)...
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    Shore Power Recommendation

    The charger has to be sized to met the demand. How big are your batteries and what is your amp hour usage?
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    Tying to dock/reaching it

    Practice, practice, practice.....I was taught to never reach outside the confines of the rub rail at a dock until the boat had came to a complete stop. Pretty easy to severely injure or loose an appendage between the rail and the dock.
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    Starbrite waterproofing spray

    https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2012/july/how-to-waterproof-canvas “Do not use a waterproofing treatment that contains silicone on acrylic canvas. This is important. Silicone is incompatible with the original treatment. The factory waterproofing chemical, which is a...
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    Bearing buddies full of grease???

    Grease is not a consumable. If you packed the bearings correctly and filled the bearing buddy as instructed, you shouldn't need to add any grease until you pull the bearing out for inspection.
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    Is there a better gear oil pump out there?

    Same one.... no problem pumping but it makes a heck of a mess when it pops off.
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    1999 90 hp 3 cylinder 2 stroke mercury no power, sounds fine

    Conventional wisdom says to fix the problem......don’t disable alarm
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    Is there a better gear oil pump out there?

    The tubing on my 90’s vintage Quick silver pump came off last week. We’ll see how long a fuel hose clamp holds up
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