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  1. dingbat

    Battery Straps?

    For those not familiar with a salt water environment, anything that retains moisture, ie straps, cushions, dock lines, etc. mold (black mold) and or dry rot in short order. Seems to really like wire insulation and rubber hose for some reason It gets so bad I have to hose down the battery and...
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    Starting from scratch

    I'm a offshore guy.....a functioning Chart plotter and DSC VHF are not optional 50 miles off the coast Do as you like... I don't have to live with the consequences...;)
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Chincoteague Ponies
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    Battery Straps?

    Been using these for years...
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    Fuel Stabilizer Question

    Are all your other vehicles modern 4 stroke outboards as well? Seafoam is basically naphtha and isopropyl alcohol. Guessing they're worried about it fouling the emission control sensors. I don't know if it will actually mess up the sensor(s), but why risk it while the motor is still under...
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    Starting from scratch

    The primary function of an ACR is the keep the “Primary” battery fully charged then route any excess charging capacity to the "Secondary" batteries. The ACR is controlled (open/closed) by voltage/time thresholds. On my setup, the connection between the "Primary" to "Secondary" battery closes...
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    1994 Johnson 175 turns over with key switch off?

    Remove all wires from solenoid. Check for continuity between battery and starter posts on solenoid. Should be open. Check for continuity between control posts. Check for 12v between (+) control wire to solenoid to ground. On/off should be controlled by key switch
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    Battery Selector switch

    When you replaced battery 1 cable(s) did you replace #1 ground cable as well? If so, you’ve eliminated everything but the switch.
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    Outboard Painting

    Pure aluminum is a very soft, pliable material. Pretty useless except for beverage cans and a couple of other applications To add strength and machinability, Aluminum is alloyed with various elements, copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon, tin and zinc being the most common. Talk about a...
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    Outboard Painting

    Just feather the remaining paint the best you can and go for it. If you want to spend the time, use sanding primer and spot putty to get the new prop look.
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    Garmin GMI10 NMEA connectivity

    No red wire required. Black goes to system ground. Blue connects to “device” in. Brown connects to “device” out Easier to use NMEA 2000 if you have a backbone installed
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    Long Trip Home - Florida to Georgian Bay

    Don’t need anything fancy, just the right cell carrier. I travel both domestic and International for work. Carried an AT&T “Air Card” for years. Traded that in for an IPhone and Verizon cell service 10 years ago. Has never let me down anywhere in the world. Just pair the phone with your laptop.
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    Hosclaw trailer question....spindle washer....?

    The use of flange nuts is common
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    Engine height on Offshore repower.

    So.. your saying for a 36” bracket I need to raise the motor 9” on a 25” transom?
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    Maintenance on garboard or brass plug that is leaking.

    Never heard of such a thing. What are you grounding? Bronze fitting completely isolated from anything
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    Engine height on Offshore repower.

    Generally speaking, raise 1” for every 12”of setback.
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    Maintenance on garboard or brass plug that is leaking.

    ~3,600 - 4,560 GPH
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    Mercruiser 377's with DTS & Axius - Battery Replacement options?

    https://www.interstatebatteries.com/products/31-xhd
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    Starting from scratch

    I have the Off -On- Both switch on my system. It has four (4) terminals on the back - House in/out and Start in/out OFF - All power off On - Power to Start (piggy backed Start load circuit) - House Load Center Both - Combines House and Start batteries to motor That's opposite of the way it was...
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    DTS 'Clean Power' cable - which battery?

    Install DTS power harness directly to the starting battery only. NOTICE - DTS & Optimax Engines IMPORTANT: Battery cable size and length is critical. Refer to engine installation manual for size requirements. DO NOT USE WING NUTS. DO NOT USE DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES! DTS...
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