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    Trim Cylinder Seal

    Unit needs to be removed. Plan on rebuilding the entire unit while you have it out. IMHO...getting the top and bottom pins out are the worst part of the job.
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    Boat Windshield Wiper

    Same as a car blade. Took mine off and took it with me to NAPA. Found several refills that fit my SS "wipe blade"
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    Outboard exhaust drifts towards cockpit

    Perfectly normal for a two stroke. The boat moving forward creates low pressure behind the windshield which pulls smoke into the cockpit. I can eliminate most of it by opening the side vents on the windshield. Switching to a 4 stroke eliminates the issue all together
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    Intermittent Alarm

    When was the last time you change separator filter
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    Intermittent Alarm

    Found what I was looking for.... 1-4 hg. (0.49 to 1.9 psi) Is normal operation. Switch alarms at 5.5 hg. (2.7 psi) my reserve tank 15’ of 3/8” fuel line = ~1.5 psi 16” head (empty) = ~0.4 Racor separator filter, clean = 0.6 psi Clean system drop = 2.5 psi Not much room to play with. A dirty...
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    FastracTrim, 1993 and newer 60-300hp

    Never mind. Appears to be resolving itself with use.
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    Intermittent Alarm

    I always wondered about that. What mechanism is used to detect a restriction? System would need to monitor flow, vacuum or the lack there of.
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    Intermittent Alarm

    You need a vacuum tester For me, it was a good predict to change out the 8 years old fuel lines on the boat. In the process found a suspect oring in the tank selector valve. No problems since
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    Are newer 4 cycles vastly improved?

    Machines don't age....they wear or fall into a state of disrepair from abuse or neglect. Two biggest killers of old machines.... lack of parts and the lack of a knowledge base to repair them. Finding someone who can work on "antiques" is problematic. My motor will be 24 yro this year. It's...
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    FastracTrim, 1993 and newer 60-300hp

    Replaced the trim motor. Everything seems to function properly, but the motor stalls when the cylinder reaches the ends of stroke, both up and down. Is this normal operation? Don't remember if the motor stalled or kept running once the relief valve(s) open?
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    Sea Towing Covered by Insurance

    Long time BoatUS tow member. Had not been towed in years so I canceled my unlimited membership and used the Progressive tow insurance. Used Progressive service twice. Both times the same towing service that locally supports Sea Tow and Boat US showed up. Both times I paid up front and...
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    Intermittent Alarm

    In my situation, it seemed to manifest as a leak (vacuum) instead of a restriction (blockage). Don't remember it happening while running. Always trolling which lead to the vacuum leak theory
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    Intermittent Alarm

    Had a similar issue running off the reserve tank when low on fuel. Seemed to worsen when fuel was sloshing around in the rough. Changed the fuel lines (tank to fuel pump) and tank selector valve...........problem never came back
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    Bay boats offshore

    It’s a cross between a flats boat and a center console. My issue with them is lack of freeboard and bow flare A buddy has an Everglades 243. Nice boat for flounder fishing the backwater. He hitches a ride offshore https://www.evergladesboats.com/sportfish/bay-boats/243cc/
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    Boat weight capacity plate

    Has nothing to do with seating capacity Explainatin and how to calculate capacity is here https://www.boaterexam.com/boating-resources/boat-capacity.aspx
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    Bay boats offshore

    Guys fish out 10-15 miles in kayaks so it’s possible in good conditions. Having said that, I wouldn’t buy a bay boat for regular use out front. “Good days” can be few and far between
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    Shocks AND leaf springs on my trailer??

    Looks like a piece of 1/4” x 2” flat stock bent into a U. Very easy to fab with a torch
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    Through hull transducers

    What you’re up against...... https://airmartechnology.com/uploads/news/June%20Airmar%20Sounder%20Newsletter.pdf The competition...... http://www.radarsonics.com/AlumaDucer.htm Airmar does not recommend it. The transducer's sensitivity will be reduced transmitting through the metal hull, so you...
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    Metal transom protector

    Evinrude made one for my motor, Ocean Pro logo and all, but basically nothing more than a glorified fender washer (top motor bolts) when all is said and done
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    Using hose flush to cool engine.

    I have friends with twin Yammi 150 and 200s. Both run (idle) their motors on flush port for short periods of time for test purposes.
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