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    bye bye TAI-TAI

    I have sold my partnership on the TAI-TAI, so no boating or fishing for me at least in the near future. <br /><br />Some people say that the happiest moments with your boat are when you buy it and when you sell it; nothing more distant to the truth if you really love boating and fishing.<br...
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    plastic boats.... worth considering ?

    I'm looking for a small boat to be used mainly in fresh water. I saw a nice used Coleman boat, with metal tubular reinforment but plastic hull (2 people capacity I guess, with base for a small motor). Also, I saw a new fishing boat, which I like the design and characteristics (lots of features...
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    big black master switch ... any good?

    Our old perko masterswitch was broken (actually cracked, and one battery position does not work) and had to be replaced. The owner of a nautic shop where I use to buy stuff, a gentleman and ponderated person, showed me three masterswitch models when I told him I needed to replace it: the same...
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    Eagle SeaFinder 240DF Fishfinder

    I installed today my new Eagle SeaFinder 240DF Fishfinder on the Tai-Tai. I will post some pictures of the installation thois evening.<br /><br />I will be happy to hear from those of you that have this model. I will be testing it tomorrow (we will have a beach day tomorrow morning, with family...
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    WOT test results OK ???

    I finally made a WOT test on the Tai-Tai. Maybe not that accurate, because I was alone in the boat with some gear, and certainly that is not the average headcount and gear for a trip. In average we are 2 or 3 onboard, with lite gear. Also, I had half of gasoline tank (total is around 380 liters...
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    RPM gauge did the complete turn !

    As many of you know, I rewired the instrument panel and the center console of the Tai-Tai.<br /><br />I was not present today when our mechanic did the test drive after several months of maintenance (tanks replacement, new floor, etc).<br /><br />Everything worked ok, except for the RPM gauge...
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    Pics of Center console re-built

    I have compiled some pics of the works on the center console of the Tai-Tai.<br /><br />Maybe of help to those of you thinking in cleaning/inspecting that area.<br /><br />Comments/suggestions are welcomed.<br /><br />Here is the link:<br /> Pictures of center console re-built
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    OMC 225HP, 1994 wiring codes

    Another task I'm doing is rewiring and organizing the connections in the center console (almost 80% progress now). I'm doing this after all the mess due to the gas and water tanks replacement.<br /><br />I will post some pictures soon.<br /><br />In the meantime I have some wiring color code...
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    Re-wiring Center Console - ignition harness - tilt harness

    Another task I'm doing is rewiring and organizing the connections in the center console (almost 80% progress now). I'm doing this after all the mess due to the gas and water tanks replacement.<br /><br />I will post some pictures soon.<br /><br />In the meantime I have some wiring color code...
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    Outboard control lever maintenance

    I have posted 4 pics of the outboard control lever on the Tai-Tai.<br /><br />The last two have some arrows indicating the points I think should be lubricated.<br /><br /> link to pics <br /><br />Questions: any other tip for maintenance? Am I missing a lubrication point? Should I use grease...
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    how to de-attach steering box

    I found that the shaft of the steering wheel system was very corroded and "easy to bend". So, I decided to take apart the steering wheel and the steering mechanism box. Probably, if I can't repair the shaft, I will replace the whole steering box.<br /><br />In the picture (see link) you can see...
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    Serviceable 1-2-both switch ?

    Is a 1-2-both battery switch "serviceable" ? I mean, can I open it an clean/adjust the contacts ?<br /><br />I have the impression that the switch failed sometime ago, but I'm not sure, maybe it didn't "click" into position... I rotated it again and it worked... anyways, I would like to inspect...
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    Instrument Panel Overhaul

    I have finished the re-build of the instrument panel and wanted to share some pics before/after the job.<br /><br />Any comments/suggestions/advice are welcome!<br /><br /> Tai-Tai Instrument Panel overhaul pics <br /><br /><br />As many of you know, we have replaced the fuel tank and the water...
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    steering cable lubrication

    As you remember, I had installed new tanks under the floor, so everything from the console was disconnected, all control cables and electrical systems.<br /><br />As I will be reassembling the center console during the next few days I was wondering what can I do to extend the life of the...
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    outboard right height ?

    Could you tell from this picture if the outboard is at the right height ?<br /><br /> TaiTai outboard leg picture <br /><br />I have read in the forum that position of the cavitation plate is adjusted in relation to the bottom of the hull... I really dont know anything about this topic... an...
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    is there a live chat on iboats ???

    I was wonderig if these famous and loved message-board style forums have a "live chat" too. I mean, IRC (internet relay chat) or ICQ, or MSN Messenger, or anything else.<br /><br />Sometime ago I was a daily user of IRC, and had the opportunity to live chat (typing in a window) with many friends...
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    Gasoline in bilge :-(

    Unfortunately, our boat has a fuel leak somewhere.<br /><br />My partner (I wasn't at the moment) discovered the problem when the boat was put in the water for a saturday ride. He turned on the bilge pump (a normal check before leaving the dock) and noticed the color and smell of gasoline being...
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    fuel consumption rate

    What is the range or average fuel consumption rate of an Evinrude 225, 1994, in a 22 ft boat open console, loaded with 4 adults ? I just want to have an idea so I can calculate range in nm.
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    Identify Boston Whaler hydrojet

    Today, after leaving the office, I saw a boat for sale in the parking lot of a major constructing equipment renting business, and from the distance looked good for small lakes, so I decided to stop and take a closer look. It is a small center console (maybe 13 feet or less, dunno), and for my...
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    low RPM operation

    Our outboard is an Evinrude 225 HP, 1994. I would like to know if operating the boat at low speed (maybe not even reaching plane speed) for a small trip (6-7 nm plus return) would cause damage to the engine ? My wife went through surgery some weeks ago, and even when she is now well recovered...
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