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    1987 Johnson J15RCUD with Racor Filter and Longer Fuel Line Run

    The Racor SNAPP series would probably be a better choice given the application The filter is rated 15 gallons per hour. Your 15 Hp motor is pulling 2 gallons or less per hour. There is negligible pressure drop (~0.09 psi/ft.) at that flow Your flow rate is in the "noise band" of the pressure...
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    1990 Force 120HP no spark NEW stator tests 0.5V between sets open resistance this is crazy HELP

    Stators are pretty robust. They typically fail from over voltage situations related to failed/failing voltage regulators and or battery related issues What took out the stator the first time that it needed replaced? Did you test the rectifier and battery functions prior to replacing the stator?
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    Bait and Livewell

    Most systems use a manual diverter (valve) to move from bait to live well operation from a common pump. If they are separate systems as the switch suggests, I would expect to find two separate supply inlets (thru hulls) unless the a single intake was sized to accommodate both pumps running at...
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    Boat buying dilemma

    I’m an offshore fisherman, glass boats I’d go with the bigger Yamaha over Mercury, assuming you have local support. I know nothing about aluminum boats beyond what I just read on the Lund and Polarctaft websites. Polarctaft had a good presentation on the materials and construction of their...
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    She’s probably 90% at this point. Got her stopping at the yellow instead of the red bar now
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Son in law and daughter #3 have an I8 roadster and a X6. Daughter #2 VW Tiguan is worst
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    The collision avoidance display comes on when you pull in the garage. At that point she has a 12” display centered on the fridge with distance bars (yellow into red) and audio feedback. All she has to do is pull in until the system starts beeping (yellow bars) and stop….lol
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    Let's talk skill...

    that's how I was taught....you don't have control drifting. More of less parallel park.... Go in hot at an angle, hit the brakes (reverse) and back/pull the transom to the dock.
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Me too...I don't drive it enough Wish I could train Mrs. Dingbat to use it so she doesn't pull in too far and block the beer fridge
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Have a 2023 CX-9 Signature. Was annoyed with lane assist until I got used to it. Good/Bad.......most, if not all features, are owner programmable. Spent 2 hours configuring everything to my liking once we got it home. Then spent another hour to reconfigure everything to Mrs. Dingbat's...
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    Eagle trailer surge brakes

    Is it a blocking (NO) or a by-pass (NC) type valve? I could see a scenario where backing up a steep grade with the blocking type solenoid, in the closed position while backing, would/could overload the piston and blow the seals out. I would switch to a by-pass type valve to see if that doesn't...
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    Eagle trailer surge brakes

    Brake actuators are pretty robust internally. They typically don't leak unless physically damaged. What kind of backing solenoid is installed? Does it work reliably? I have never had a caliper leak on me per say. Had them stick, but not leak. My money is on a leaking brake line
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    Recommendation for gps display

    Buy the biggest display you can afford or that fits on your boat. Maps wise, I would go with the company whose survey vessels you see the most in your area. Ever seen a CMAP or Navionics survey vessel in your area? Me neither. ;)
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Suzuki’s popularity in the re-power market is pricing. Unless Toyota comes out with an outboard between now and then, I’m going Honda on my next re-power
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    1999 1900 Sylvan Space Deck live well.

    Page 9-24 https://sylvanmarine.com/sites/sylvanmarine.com/files/2024-06/2022-2025_Smoker_Craft_owners_manual.PDF
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    Nobody fishing?

    On a boat, moving water an hour on either side of sunrise and sunset is the best In the surf zone, I’ll take an outgoing tide in the middle of the night any day of the week.
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    Boat opinions

    Something to think about….Smaller boats on “open water” are doable, but your windows of opportunity is very limited. Started with a 19’ cuddy. Ran the boat to death, but really had to pick my days. Didn’t take much to get bounced around like cork. Now running a 22’ Walkaround. Twice the...
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    Nobody fishing?

    Know the area pretty well. Have a customer in Kalama. My favorite “carbon fiber fabricator” Lamiglas is across the river in Woodland
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    fuel gauge sending unit test

    The gauge is responding to changes in resistance. Check that connections are secure and free of corrosion. Usually 50/50 whether its gauge or sender
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    fuel gauge sending unit test

    Wire colors vary by unit, but set meter to ohms and move the float up and down. Reading should fluctuate high to low while moving the float up and down. The amount of fluctuation varies by the “standard” followed. Found out the other day (working on my own equipment) that some senders operate...
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