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    Engine Display

    Does anyone know if you can get a 1999 Yam S150 TXRX to connect to a Garmin 740S to get it to display engine info?
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    Water Spray From Transducer

    Do you normally get water spray from your transducer while running or is the adjustment not low enough?
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    Adding a Temp Gauge

    I have a 1985 Wellcraft 180 Fisherman w/ a 1999 Yamaha S150 TXRX. Unfortunately my gauge panel has room for one more gauge. Right now I have a fuel gauge, Yam tach w/trim position and all my 12v switches. I thought the next best choice would be to add a temp gauge to monitor. Has anyone added...
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    Garmin GPS and Software

    Well I just took the plunge and bought a Garmin 740S. I love it though it's a little getting use to with the touch screen. Seems to make waypoints very very easy. Anyway my question is are any of you using the HomePort software and do you like it and are you plotting your course on your pc then...
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    In Hull vs Transom Mnt Transducer

    Just wondering how much loss there is in a in hull design transducer over a transom mounted one? According to an article I read on Airmans' site there is a loss but they don't indicate how much. It appears that most boats I see have a transom installed transducer. Would like to keep my transom...
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    Adding Gauges

    My S150 only has the yam tach gauge which has the trim & oil indicators very basic and no buttons. It works fine but I would like to add a water pressure and/or a temp gauge. Have any of you guys done this and do they have to be yam gauges? Also is it necessary to know the water pressure or is...
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    Wire Standoffs

    Want to put some woden blocks in my wire areas so I can screw on wire ties to hold the wires neetly in place. Would exterier grade CDX plywood work or would it have to be covered to keep it from coming apart? I have starboard but was told that stuff is like impossible to glue to anything. Just...
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    Switch Panel

    I've been looking for a blank switch panel to put on my boat. Haven't had much luck finding one. What I'm looking for is one that would hold 6 switches and fuses together in a horizontal configuration. I've seen a bunch of 6 vertical and 8 switch horizontal already together but most are on off...
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    Courtesy Lights

    In my on going project I need to replace 3 courtsey lights and was wondering is it better to wire them in series or parallel?
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    How Tight

    I'm installing new thru hull fittings. Is it better to tighten snug then after bedding compound cures tighten a little more or tighten until compound pushes out from behind face and let cure?
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    MMSI and VHF

    I changed my MMSI info from the boat I sold to my new boat. My question is my old vhf radio on boat sold has my original MMSI#, do you delete that or how do I keep the new boat owner that has my MMSI# in it from sending out a call with my MMSI#?
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    Thru Hull

    Replacing all my fish box & bilge hoses. Looking at the thru hulls looks like now would be a good time to replace them too. Which sealant would be approiate to use 3M 4200 or 4000 and do the metal thru hulls last longer than the plastic type?
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    Bilge Pumps

    Hope this is the right spot for this question. If I install a bilge pump with an 1 1/8" outlet and use a reducer for 3/4" hose would this damage the pump? I figure the GPH will be reduced some. There was a Rule 800 in my boat but it won't push the water. Everything seems clear, pump runs but...
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    Dual Marine Stereo

    Looking at a new stereo for the boat. Anyone using a Dual system? I'm looking at the MXCP66 system. Looking to be able to use my ipod or a cd I made. Anyone have this system, likes or dislikes?
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    Choosing New GPS/Sounder

    Need some input on new setup. Selling my ols boat with my Garmin GPSMap 188C. I'm looking at the following systems: Garmin 740s Lowrance HDS 7 Standard Horizon CPF390i Any suggestions on these systems? I'm sure some of you guys have your favorites. I'll be using this on a...
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    Choosing A Transducer

    Looking at getting a new gps/sounder. Garmin seems to be the only one that has two types, one includes speed,temp & depth at a higher price the other is depth & temp. Am I wrong but I thought the gps part gave you speed even if you didn't have a transduce installed? any help on this is...
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    Drill Bits

    Looking for some recomendations on good drill bits. I'm drilling out some bolt studs (softer stainless) and looking for a good bit to cut the metal without wearing down the tip. My regular bits I have just don't seem strong/hard enough. I'm looking for bit sizes around 3/32 and a little larger...
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    Anode Material

    I noticed that anodes for my outboard(Yam 1999 S150 TXRX) come in different material. They offer Zinc, Aluminun and Magnesium(fresh water only). Is the AL a better choice than the zinc or do they both do the same? I run mostly in salt water.
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    Refering To Post

    Is there a way when answering another users question to refer to a specific post that relates to their question?
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    Blowing Out Carbs

    I thought I read here someone recomending draining the carbs out then blowing compressed air through them to finish cleaning. He also had quit a few hours on his motor and never has had to have them rebuild. Anyway my question is when blowing out a carb how much air pressure should you use or...
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