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    wiring problem

    am in the process of re-wiring my boat. the wiring under the transom was a real mess. wires spliced together with inline fuses. several pos. & neg. running to the battery. found out where all the wires go and marked them so I can run the wires from a fuse block with one pos. & one neg. running...
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    fuse block location

    am ready to install a fuse block in my 16ft.alum. open bow boat. was going to place the block under the dash, steering wheel side. was going to run 8 ga. pos.&neg. wires to it. planned on a inline fuse close to the battery. does this location seem right? also not sure what amp. fuse to use for...
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    new pos-neg wire to fuse block

    was going to run wire from battery to fuse block under dash. approx.12' (16ft. ss alum.).not sure of wire size to use. horn,lights,2 fish finders and possibly a radio.
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    humminbird 581i HD DI Combo question

    was planning on buying the combo and realized that it came with the transducer that is the through the hull transducer.i have a aluminum fishing boat (16' supersport) and am not sure if this transducer would function the same as one that would mount on the outside on the transom? seems it only...
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    transom mounting plate

    am about to mount the plate on the boat and was wondering if there would be any interfearance with two tranducers placed close to each other?if so ,what should be the spacing be?
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    1985 starcraft ss

    finished for now but going to redo wiring for controls this winter.redid the interior and painted it.going to use a fuse block so I only have 2 wires running from the back of the boat.
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    humminbird 587ci HD DI COMBO ----581i HD DI COMBO

    has anyone bought and used one of these models? lookin to buy one and cannot find out any personel info from someone who uses these models. thanks
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    fish finder gps combo

    looking to buy a fishfinder gps combo over the winter to replace my eagle fishfinder. will put the eagle up front by the trolling motor. confused by so many different models. would like to get a simple one that marks the fish,location.and marks the spot and uses the gps to travel back and to...
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    canvas question

    have a canvas that I use while the boat Is at the dock on a lift. it is a cheap one from walmart. great condition but has some mildew on the inside from sitting outside. can you wash it in a big washing machine with something that will remove the mildew without weakening the fabric? is there...
  10. J

    oil leak problem

    1995 75 hp merc. oil leaking out lower unit around the prop. is it a big job to remove and change the seals?
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    running a motor with a vro pump and using a 50-1 gas ratio

    run my 50 hp evenrude with the vro pump (runs great). have a 6 hp kicker thats a 50-1 motor. can i run the 50 on the 50-1 without loading up the plugs? would only use it if i ran low with the main tank. thanks
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    seneca lake n.y. perch fishing

    was thinking about fishing seneca lake for perch. read much about the glass factory area for perch.where do you launch close by ? any reasonable places to stay (1) night?
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    convertible top cleaner

    what is the best cleaner to use on a convertible top to remove the scuff marks?
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    convertible top color change

    have a white convertible top that is in excellent shape except it has some discoloration. can't seem to remove the marks. thought of dyeing it dark blue. has anyone done this?
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    electric trolling motor fuse size

    have a min-kota 55 lb. thrust bow mount using the supplied wire on the motor. was going to use a 50 amp. breaker. is it ok or maybe to high?
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    winter storing a boat

    am storing my boat inside my un-attached garage.no heat, and leaving it uncovered. have a canvas but figured it woud be better to let it sit so i could keep an eye on it, and work on it when i felt like it.figured if covered it would hold in any moisture if there was any.
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    wire size for charging a trolling motor battery

    have a starcraft ss and was going to place the bow mount trolling motor battery under the front bow seat.(right on center) was going to use a quick dis-connect to connect battery to trolling motor.probably 6 or 8 wire size.do you think i can use the same dis-connect to charge the battery?this...
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    evinrude gear case plugs

    can't seem to find a new gear case plug with the allen wrench end.would like one with the magnet end.found the regular one, but the dealer said that tempo (the company that made them is no longer making them).can anyone help?
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    baja engine cover lift cylinder and mounting bracket

    have a 20ft baja with a 452 motor and the hatch cover has only one hyd. cylinder that lifts the cover open.would like to install another cylinder on the other side to equalize the opening of the hatch.right now with one cylinder you almost have to help lift the other side as it opens up.any one...
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    trolling motor size ?

    have a 16 ft. aluminum starcraft supersport and was going to install a bow mount elec. trolling motor. not sure of the thrust lbs. or lenght of the shaft. can anyone with this size boat and has a bow mount motor help me out ?
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