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    Gen Ed Electrical ?

    Have a general electrical question. Just installed a electric anchor winch on my pontoon. Is it best to use the winch with the motor off? I have dual batteries with one battery just for the winch/accessories...I've heard that big power acessories can pull more amps than the regulator/stator...
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    Maybe a little more idle speed?

    I have a 2003 Merc 50 2 stroke. Cranks right up when cold...idles a little slow I think in gear (shudders...but never stalls) ISSUE: When we run the boat and stop to fish or float to get the motor running again I have to advance the throttle in neutral to a fast idle to get it to start (it...
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    Pole setting 50 hp elpto = 6P?

    Is the tach pole setting for a 2003 50 hp mercury 2 stroke 6P?
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    Choosing a cover in-between sizes on a 21ft

    I have a 21 ft Tracker Party Barge. All the non-custom covers are either 17ft-20ft OR 21ft to 24 ft. I'm afraid the smaller will be too small and won't fit at all, while he bigger will have too much fabric to get a good tight fit. Anyone have any experience with this sizing?
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    600 RPM short Question

    Just bought a 21 ft Party Barge Pontoon with a 2003 Merc 50. Most RPM I can get is 5400. I think the red-line on the 50hp is 6000. Should I try and change the pitch to get a little closer or is 5400 a built in safety factor (I's like to get to about 5700-5800 rpm)? About how much of a...
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    Briefly - what is a switch box?

    Keep reading about reference to a "switch box" in electrical troubleshooting. What is it, and where is it located? I have a 2003 Mercury 50.
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    2003 Mercury 50 charging Question

    I have a 2003 Mercury 50 that I just bought. Battery was not charging. The yellow wires from the volatage regulator were melted. I replaced the regulator and charging was working while running on the garden hose in the driveway (thought all was fixed). I took boat to the lake yesterday, fired...
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