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  1. dingbat

    Best Sonar

    Choose wisely....the unit is supplied with a couple of different transducers. Some of which are not well suited for use in shallower water. Ideally you want a 150-240 kHz transducer
  2. dingbat

    Best Sonar

    True, multi-frequency (slur) CHIRP is the only way to go. Specific recommendations would be dependent on depth of water and application to be used. In the under $1,000 category, the Garmin EchoMap UHD or Striker series units are hard to beat when makes with the the right transducer for the...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    Have you weighed the rig? You can not confirm tongue weight w/o knowing the actual weight of the rig. It's possible the axle to coupler distance is too long for the load and the axle needs moved. https://mechanicalelements.com/calculating-axle-position/ Yes, my old trailer deflects quite a...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    The need for tongue weight forces the center of gravity forward of the center line of the axles, causing an unbalanced loaded on the axles. If the (forward) springs are not stiff enough to support the additional weight on the front axle, you're going to get more deflection on the forward...
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    Lowrance X510 wiring question?

    The X51 is old. The technology antiquated and transducers are wear items. I would not spend money replacing very old with old unit given the fact that you have no guarantee how long your transducer is going to last, if it is not the cause for your dead unit, or the fact that you can buy the...
  6. dingbat

    Lost control key

    Went though this a while back. Search the web for OMC ignition keys. Found a site that listed keys by model year The KF designation is for motors prior to 1972 The 65 fits model years 1977-1995
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    The Springs flatten when loaded. Given the loads involved, they would have no problem moving in and out of that hanger. Eyes face to the front of the trailer By chance, did the PO change the springs on the rear axle? Ideally, you want to replace both springs on a side to keep the spring rates...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    What is this relative to the specified 18-21" center of ball dimension? Should not be carrying much of a load. In theory, total load/4. The bushing/roller, as well as the eye connections should be able to move freely. Make sure the rear eye connection isn't too tight or seized. Have you...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    Had the same situation. Called my trailer manufacturer to see what was going on. Was told to confirm hitch height was within the specified height range (18” to 21” from ground level to ball centerline) and the tongue weight was within specification. In the end, my ball height was low and the...
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    Question regarding Radars for the Lowrance 9 Live unit?

    Nope....radar is proprietary to mfg. Might be able be to use a Simrad (parent company of Lowrance) radar but not Furuno, Garmin or Raymarine
  11. dingbat

    minn kota power board

    Check to see if you have 24 volts at the motor connections. If you have 24 Volts, it's most likely a motor related failure. If no power, it's most likely a control board failure. The wiring diagram is on page 35...
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    Outboard life expectancy

    My last power head was a "well maintained" 1997 200 HP Ocean Pro. Had a little over 1,800 hours on it (2010) when the water passages in the cylinder walls eroded to the point you could not longer keep head gaskets on the unit. Put a short block on it as PM
  13. dingbat

    Fiber Optic Connector Width for Drill Size

    If it's like our FIOS system there is a fiber to cable/ethernet adapter and back up power supply module (UPS) mounted on the wall in the garage. Don't have cable (no modem) so I have Cat 5 running from the fiber adapter in the garage to the router in the house
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    Fiber Optic Connector Width for Drill Size

    Depends on the specific type connector they choose to use The connectors we use on our ST multi-mode fiber are 10 mm diameter
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    Used Boat Lift question

    1003 is October 2003 Agree with others..........electric motors don't have a life expectancy. Focus on the rest of the hardware
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    1999 Johnson 2 stroke primer issues

    FWIW: Had a similar issue last fall. Turned out to be a bad key switch.
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    Best diy wax?

    For years, I used Collinite 920 cleaner followed by two coats of 885 Fleetwax. Was given samples o Smoove Bubble Gum Micro polish polymer to try. I liked the end result and ease of application but the durability didn't match that of Fleetwax. Now use bubble gum instead of the 920 cleaner...
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    No data to vessel view mobile module

    Did you check to make sure you have roughly 60 ohms on the comm lines?
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    No data to vessel view mobile module

    The 14 pin connector is your CAN connection More than likely that is where the NMEA 2000 Gateway would be plugged in to communicate with a Chart plotter, etc. A digital system is constantly monitoring the various components for activity. Only take one component and or connection failure to...
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    Mercury Spanner wrench for tilt and trim

    I used a $10 Harbor Freight adjustable when I did mine. Cap has an o-ring seal. Should not be all that tight unless it's corroded
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