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  1. dingbat

    Question about Eagle Fish ID II

    If it’s not in a wet location, splice it back together with Scotchloks. Simple and easy to do.
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    Electrolysis plate on i/o drive replacement question

    Well, pure aluminum is extremely soft and pliable. Think soda/pop cans. To make aluminum stronger, they alloy it with a numbers of different elements to for specific uses. Chemistry Data : This is the composition of 5050 aluminum alloy Aluminum Balance Chromium 0.1 max Copper 0.2...
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    Downsides of buying an IO Saltwater boat in the north east?

    Depends on the build quality of the boat..... If the boat was built for saltwater use, you should only have to deal with possible drive issues. If the boat was built for "freshwater" use, sitting in salt air for a couple of seasons can and will take it's toll on hardware (railings, latches...
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    Advice for Smith Mountain Lake, VA

    The two species don't have much in common other than "Bass" in their name. Unlike Large Mouth, Stripers are school fish.......you typically have to go find them, or more precisely, go find the bait they are feeding on. Live lining (live bait) or deep jigging are the primary means of catching...
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    Humid/Dirty Boat

    Keep a boat in a slip for one season many moons ago. Never again. Spent more time maintaining than boating. Ended up replacing the boat with one designed for “outdoor use” to eliminate the need for a cover. Keep the boat on the trailer at the marina. Just hosed it down (saltwater) at the end of...
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    Leaf Springs

    Slipper springs are common. Have them on my Loadrite Springs for your trailer are here https://www.easternmarine.com/open-eye-slipper-trailer-leaf-springs
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    Understanding Moisture Readings on a Marine Survey?

    “The term reference scale is used for a moisture meter reading mode wherein the meter takes qualitative readings as opposed to quantitative readings. These readings are shown as a numerical value which the user can then use to estimate whether that material is “wet” or “dry.” It is important to...
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    Understanding Moisture Readings on a Marine Survey?

    If all else fails.......read the manual Sensor reads 0 to 30% moisture content. GRP readings are noted in percent of those levels. A GRP reading of 50 = 15% moisture Compensation values for readings taken at various humidity (air) level are also given...
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    Electric over hydraulic brakes

    This makes no sense. If the diagram up above is correct..... Black is power (+12 VDC) White is ground (-) Yellow is alternative power (+12 VDC) Blue (Control Voltage) - variable....X to 12 VDC depending on gain setting of controller What happen if you put +12 VDC on the blue wire? Set brake...
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    Electric over hydraulic brakes

    Given what you say to this point…your brake controller is suspect
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    Bunk Bolts

    Depends on your bunk material. If the bunks are pressure treated, they recommend hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel fasteners. Hot-dipped must meet American (ASTM) A153 Class D standards and stainless steel should be grade 304 or 316
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    Brake Line Material Type?

    I’ve not “made” brake lines in years. Bought pre-made (double flare) stainless a couple of times. Installed rubber lines on current setup. I would go with Cupronickel tubing for brake lines if I had to make them myself.
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    Through hull fitting extension for livewell plumbing

    Not sure what your trying to do that you need an NPT fitting. My pump intake is setup like the one on the left. NPS (scoop fitting) thru hull to NPS seacock. Out NPS seacock to NPS hose to pumps
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    Through hull fitting extension for livewell plumbing

    Thru hull fittings and seacocks have NPS thread to restrict the use of ordinary plumbing components, ie not bronze or approved for marine use
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    Which Spanner?

    A rifle…
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    Lowrance fish finder interference

    Batteries are “good” until they aren’t….#1 rule in electronics troubleshooting….never assume anything. All the troubleshooting In the the world Not a fan at all… My recommendation, sized accordingly https://www.ancorproducts.com/en/p/309199/He-Shrink-Butt-Connect-16-14 Personally, I would...
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    Drain plug question

    I have the same bronze on bronze drain plug. Saltwater use. Plug removed once a year at best. Can’t forget to put it in if you never take it out ;) Liberal use of a quality water proof, marine grease protects from corrosion
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    water/ fuel filters

    There are two different size housings on the market “Mercury” uses a 11/16 ̋-16* and “OMC” uses a 1”-12 The 11/16”-16 is the most common and fits most existing filter mounts
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    Do I have a bad starter?

    Chances are pretty good you have a burnt winding or worst. Mine was working well, or at least I thought. Tore it apart to clean and change brushes. Found a burnt winding in the process. Installed a new starter. Could not believe the difference. My somewhat hard to start motor now starts with...
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    Which Spanner?

    I used one of these to remove the caps on mine. https://www.williams-industrial.com/us_en/adjustable-face-spanner-wrenches-pb_482--484.html
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