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    Raymarine autopilot EV100

    I'm looking at the EV100 autopilot from Raymarine. The steering unit that I have has a pump capacity of 8.3 cu in. The pump with the EV100 is a type 0.5. The range of capacity for this pump is a maximum of 9 cu in. the boat is a 21' with a 150hp Yamaha. It weights around 5000 pounds.. Anyone...
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    6 HP Mercury 4 stroke idle problem

    I have a 4 stroke 6 HP Mercury long shaft motor. It has the gas tank built in. I've also plumbed it into my main tank with a valve switch. AT idle, about 800 RPMs, it runs fine. A slight twist of the throttle, the idle jumps way up, probably over 2000 RPMs. When trying to troll with my 17'...
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    Tips for taking a boat to Florida

    I'm going to take my boat from Michigan to Florida. It's a 21' walkaround, 150 HP Yamaha 4 stroke. I also have a 9.9 Yamaha kicker on it. Primary use will be pleasure cruising and doing some fishing. I'll be in the intercostal off Ft. Myers, probably not going to far out in the Gulf. I've...
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    suggestions for Florida boat

    Not meaning to start a battle here, but I'm trying to figure out what type of boat I want to buy for use in Florida around Ft. Myers. I have a 21' walk around up in Michigan with a Yamaha 4 stroke. I've been told to leave it in Michigan. I'm looking for a fishing boat/go for a boat ride with...
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    Part for sea nymph boat

    I have a 1977 14' Sea Nymph aluminum boat, and I need a part. I'm not sure what this piece is. it's the small aluminum deck piece that's on the bow of the boat, that's a small deck piece with 2 handles on it. Mine broke and I'd like to replace it. I could build one out of wood but.... Any...
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    Winter Storage for batteries

    It's getting to be that time of the year again when it's time to think about putting the boats in winter storage. Here in Michigan, it can get very cold in the winter, with temps below zero. So, in the past, I've pulled my batteries and store them in doors in my heated work shop (45F). But...
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    Mounting a kicker on a 21WA Polar

    I just bought a 2005 21WA Polar from a dealer, and had them mount a kicker bracket for a 9.9 Yamaha. The transom is curved at the back, and they shimmed out the kicker bracket to get it flat across the back. I have noticed that the rub rail has come loose, and that the fiberglass section where...
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    General GPS question

    I have a pretty basic question on GPS. Let me give you some background info. I have a 25' Trophy with a hard top and an electronics storage locker. I had a Lowrance Mapping GPS that takes the Navionics cards. It is mounted in my locker, along with my Humminbird Sonar, radar unit, and Fish...
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    1995 Johnson outboard blue paint color code

    I just picked up a used boat, motor and trailer. The motor is a 1995 40HP Johnson, in the blue color. I want to repaint the cowl because it's all scratched up. What is the code and where can I buy the paint? I just need a can of spray paint.
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    question on floscan fuel flow meter setting

    I have twin merc outboards on my boat. since i'm getting ready to pull it out of storage soon, I want to ask to forum if anyone else has one of these on their boat. my motors are 1996 merc, 2 stroke [not optimax], 25" length, 175hp. there are settings on the back of the meter, and i would...
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    Lowrance Globalmap 6000c problem

    I have a Lowrance globalmap 6000C that on power up, shows an error about 5% of the time saying the GPS module is not responding. I tried another module, and I get the same thing. I think it might be the extension cable. Any thoughts?
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    Water seperator

    I have twin 175HP 2 strok OB's on my boat. I'm thinking of putting a water seperator on it. The local marina is telling me 1 per engine, West Marine says one with 2 ports will work. Any tips?
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    Question on counter rotation

    OK, this might sound like a simple dumb question, but what makes a counter rotation, couter rotation? I know the prop turns in the other direction, but is it the lower unit that the extra gear is in or is it in the power head?
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    Question on Merc outboard thermostat & fuel flow

    I have a 25' Trophy with twin 1996 175 HP outboards 2 strokes, one being a counter rotation engine. I have a Flow Scan fuel flow meter system, and I noticed that my port (counter rotation) engine uses more fuel than my starboard engine. How much you ask? Well, a lot. By a lot I mean I burn...
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    Lund Genmar 2450 info

    I'm looking at a Lund Genmar 2450 with a 4.3L V6. Does anyone know much about this package? Fuel usage, handling,etc. Thanks
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    Fuel economy on boats

    I know that this is high on everyone's list these days, but I'd like to ask what fuel economy people have observed for 21' and 23' walk arounds. I'm thinking of going to a smaller boat, and I'm looking for what boat/engine combo's fuel usage is. I'm interested in Mercury Optimax, or 4 stroke...
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    Question on marine toilet

    I have a 25' boat that I've owed for a few years. In the past, my toilet has required to be emptied a few times per season. Now this year, it seams that it needs emptied every time out even with little use. I replaced the pump assembly a couple of years ago, and I always make sure that the...
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    Hydraulic Steering tight

    I have a twin outboard set up. I have merc 175's. My streering is very tight. The fluid is topped off, but it is still hard to turn. It takes 2 hands to turn this 25' boat. It seems too tight. Any ideas?
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    VIGIL RADAR unit

    ANy thoughts on this brand? It looks like they are out of business, and some posts on the internet are not good about them. Any thoughts????
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    Radar 101

    I'm thinking about getting a radar unit, any good tips? Things to look out for? I'm thinking of going with a used one.
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