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    Just acquired a 170 Horizon. Assembly required.

    Maintenance chargers kill LOTS of good batteries. Most people never use them on their 8 year old batteries. Over charging can cause water to leave the battery.
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    Tohatsu M18d charging output

    What electrical items are on all / most of the time ? O B motor electrical amps is always at WOT rpms. You are probably right about buying a much bigger battery. (y)
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    Maintenance records mean NOTHING The motor was beat to death by wannabe racing knuckle heads. racerone routine is best way.
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    FEETBALL Game at 6 PM EST.

    Who is favored ?
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    Best way to secure pistol in truck?

    I sure wish I was carrying. As I lay in the hospital bed.
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    12V battery system - adding ACR

    The more electronic equipment you put into the boat. The greater the chance of a bad failure happening. The simple big Main Battery Switch is all that most people can handle. All I have used for over 50 years.
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    74 Evinrude 9.9 recoil

    Any small part DROPPED onto the spaced apart dockboards ???? THen falls into the water ??? I Looked at the spring of my 30 hp recoil. NAAAHH
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    Towing a 22 foot Islander that was changed from I/O to outboard on bracket.

    I was wrong in my logic. I am mixing in data from another thread. Old guy. :)
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    Alpha outdrive stud came off with nut. Never saw this before???

    I have let the Impact Tool run for over 3 minutes and the threads came loose.
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    Can a Gen1 lower work with a Gen 2 upper outdrive application??

    I have seen several destroyed props. No damage to skeg.
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    Why would SELOC say never start the engine using the fresh water attachment.

    DIY Never said to turnoff the engine BEFORE removing water supply. Good grief.
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    Alpha outdrive stud came off with nut. Never saw this before???

    Sure hope you never snap it off or need to remove it. Been there.
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    Can a Gen1 lower work with a Gen 2 upper outdrive application??

    Skegs are useless. The whole lower unit and prop thrust steer the boat and keep it running straight. That triangle is Grandpa idea. Some useless stuff never changes.
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    Cabin Fever outbreak.

    Yesterday I repaired wife toilet. Today I can now do mine. Both are 30 year old Fluidmaster 400 A. Oh well. :)
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    Best way to secure pistol in truck?

    Concealed Carry is the only way to have it when needed.
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    Towing a 22 foot Islander that was changed from I/O to outboard on bracket.

    How can removing a inboard and sterndrive cause the outboard to be heavier ? 3 times the hp ?
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    74 Evinrude 9.9 recoil

    D I Y can be dangerous. To the carefree people. Wear gloves AND eye protection. Been there. WEar long sleeve shirt and cover legs.
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    Replace OMS pump with aftermarket or Original

    Do not repair what is working.
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    Got Ripped Off

    Then I am a very successful Small Business Person ?
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    Got Ripped Off

    Return them with your receit.
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