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    Tiara 31 open Vs Torjan 11meter 1985-1995 models yrs

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.tidalfish.com/forums/showthread.php/217577-Tiara-31-for-fishing%3famp=1 Not a fan of gas powered inboards in that class. Diesel or outboard all the way
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    Switching from a manual dual battery switch to an ACR setup.

    Took me longer to separate and move circuits around than install the switch, ACR and associated cables but together
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    Help with mounting my transducer

    I’m not seeing a stepped hull. Looks like your typical deep V to me. Your mounting plate is way too far off the center line of the hull. It should be roughly the length of the board closer to the center line and parallel to the deadrIse My side viewing transducer is roughly 6” off the prop...
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    Conventional Casting reels

    Anyone proficient casting one of these? This particular reel is an Ambassadeur 6500CT Chrome Rocket
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    Help with mounting my transducer

    What happened to your transducers? Never damaged one in all my years of boating. What transducer are you mounting? There are a number that fit your unit. Only comment at this point.....don't like how or where your plate is oriented. Too far from center of prop..........appears to protrude...
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    Ss windshield brace

    Yep.....have a good friend who till this day has stitch marks on his forehead from the time we where trying to beat a storm back to port in his 18' tri-hull. Took one over the bow that bent the supports, folding the windshield back into his face. A young and dumb move for sure, but the...
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    Any tricks to get Aluminum transom to tighten up post Tig?

    You could anneal and hammer it out to a point. To prevent cracking, you first need to anneal the area first. If your working with a 5XXX series (marine) aluminum as I suspect, your looking at 650 F to anneal. See methodology below...
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    Anchor advice needed for rocky and tree bottom lake

    When anchoring in and round "hang ups" pretty popular to break out the home made, rebar, "wreck" anchors. Cheap to make........don't worry about loosing them
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    Trim O-rings

    O-rings have shelf lines with specific storage requirements, ie no sun light (UV) ozone (electric motors), temperature controlled, etc. I would be leery of buying a “cheap” kit off the internet w/o date codes. These guys sell in bulk (may still cheaper) but they list all orings by AS number...
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    rolling torque wrench

    You are correct, but that brings up the question....... what is accurate enough? Do I really need a "specialty" torque wrench ($$$) to install a shaft seal on an outboard motor? Rotary shaft sells are not all that sensitive to preload. I've installed many in critical applications by feel...
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    rolling torque wrench

    https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-24320-4-Inch-Torque-2-26-22-6/dp/B00C5ZL2EG
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    275 mercury 2 stroke

    I suspect the stator diagnosis is correct Had the same issue on a 200 hp Black Max. 35 miles out when it let loose. Long slow ride @ 2000 rpm Have you done a compression check?
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    Maryland Boat With No Title

    Boats under 7.5 hp are not required to be registered in Md.
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    23’ Steiger Craft Block Island

    I really enjoy updating / refitting boats with all the goodies. Finished mine a couple of year back. All new thru-hulls, plumbing, electronics and lighting systems. Almost time to sell and start over again....lol
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    275 mercury 2 stroke

    Interesting... didn’t know Merc made a 275 that early
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    1985 2.6 liter OMC SeaDrive options

    Do yourself a favor and go with a 4 stroke over a new power head. Lost my power head to corrosion 2 weeks before a big tournament. After not as much consideration as I should have, I went the short block route to save time and a couple of bucks, or so I thought. Fast forward 5 years and I...
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    275 mercury 2 stroke

    Wasn’t aware Mercury made a 275 HP 2 stroke? Sure it’s not a 4 stroke Verado?
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    First time pulling a riser with questions about condition w pics

    The bi-metal regulates the opening and closing of the stat. A worn spring would allow the stat to open prematurely The stat is under pressure in use. if you put 10-15 psi on the head of the stat would it open at a lower temperature?
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    Flying during pandemic

    The airflow in today's aircrafts have been measured at three times the amount mandated for infection control rooms in hospitals,” said Drs. Shoor and Ortega. “It takes the ventilation system of a plane about six minutes to reduce the number of viral particulates in the air by 99.9%. “This fact...
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    Looking for a salt water boat

    Unless you get a flushable head, they all love them until it comes time to dump and clean it. Have a wife and three daughters. The rule was you use it, you clean it. Can’t remember the last time it was even mentioned, let alone used
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