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    VesselView Mobile vs Lowrance Elite ti2 vs Smartcraft sc1000

    Can't comment on the first two options. Not fan of using cell phones as instrumentation or scrolling thru menus to monitor critical engine functions. While NMEA 2000 is the industry communications standard for electronics and peripherals, motor OEMs continue to use proprietary protocols...
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    Electric Anchor Winch on Pontoon Boat

    May should petty but make sure the winch has the ability to “free spool” down. Nothing like trying to anchor in a particular spot and waiting for a winch to “drop” the anchor
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Actually, should be none the worst for wear if the guy does his due diligence and hits the under carriage wash when he gets out. Driving in saltwater up to the running boards was a given if you spent enough time on the island. Bought the Tahoe new at the peak of my tournament participation...
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    Trolling motor batery compartment

    The dimensions you noted are for grp. 27 batteries. I have two (2) group 27 deep cycles on my boat. One (1) grp. 27 Everlast Maxx and one (1) grp. 27 Interstate
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    Anyone use synthetic nylon winch cable? Or anything besides steel?

    The "little needles" are the individual strands of wire that make up the cable that have broken. The equivalent of a frayed strap. Cable should be replaced with the first sign of a broken strand(s). Use a good quality, (high strand count) stainless or galvanized steel cable and it will out...
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    Anyone use synthetic nylon winch cable? Or anything besides steel?

    https://www.amazon.com/SEACHOICE-50-51181-Trailer-Winch-Cable/dp/B000A770HE
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    Anyone use synthetic nylon winch cable? Or anything besides steel?

    I looked into a synthetic winch cable when I needed to replace the cable on my #4,000 rated electric winch a couple of years ago. Read all the pro and cons. In the end ended up staying with a good quality galvanized steel cable. The advertised life expectancy wasn’t much different. Couldn’t...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Doesn't have to float....just not sink ;)
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    Stripped bikini fitting screws in windshield frame

    The easiest solution is the next side up screw if you can accommodate them
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    Wiring education

    Stay true to published color codes Use marine grade (tin coated wire) to prevent the dreaded “black wire disease. As with all wiring applications subject to vibration, connections are crimped. No soldering. Hint....buy a decent pair of crimpers. Nothing worst that trying to make good crimps...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Hello fellow surf fisherman...... Here is my beach “buggy”
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

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    Power outlet

    Bought a 12v coffee maker to use while surf fishing. Takes 15 minutes to brew a pot but it works
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    Merc Alpha4 no longer available. What to replace it with?

    My experience has been you loose 150-200 rpm going from Al to SS. Going from 3 to 4 blade can be crapshoot. The difference between 14.25 x 17” Evinrude Offshore (4 blade) and the 15 x 17” Enertia (3 blade) was negligible. Ended up dropping down to the 15” Enertia to pickup the 200 rpm I left...
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    Battery replacement?

    Most batteries are homicide victims. Few die of natural causes..... Gave up on “marine” batteries long ago. Tried several of the popular brands. Never got more than a couple of seasons out of them. Bought a pair of AC Delco grp 27 at the recommendation of a friend. Replaced the 1-2-both...
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    1985 140 Johnson looper 20 degree temp difference between port and starboard

    There is you missing speed....I’m at 7% with 15x15 Enertia My water pressure gauge connects to anipple on the block
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    1985 140 Johnson looper 20 degree temp difference between port and starboard

    13% between expected (53) and actual (46) performance. Could be a bad or mismatched prop. Have you run a prop calculator on each prop? OE lower unit?
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    1985 140 Johnson looper 20 degree temp difference between port and starboard

    When was the last time you changed the impeller. I get close to 30 psi with a fresh one. Not possible for the rpm to increase w/o a change in speed unless the props efficiency changes Having said that, aluminum props can and do wear out over time
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    Standard size drain hose for sinks

    No standard size or connection type (hose barb verse threaded). I have 5 different size and hose connections on my boat. No stainless below the water line.
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    Roller bunk Adjustment advise ...

    The bolts should not be loose. Your missing the rocker plates. No sure if these fit your particular trailer, but this is the part you are looking for https://magictiltparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=611
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