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    minn kota go switch bad???

    I have a 2 year old bow mount minn kota 80lb thrust motor with the following problem... I step on the spin the prop button on the foot pedal but sometimes the prop doesn't spin! 1. The red arrow directional light always comes on when I step on the spin the prop button 2. I can get the prop...
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    ezloader trailer light issue

    I have an 07 ezloader trailer, and just in front of the wheels on both sides of the trailer are 2 lights that are supposed to light up a "skeeter" mosquito boat emblem. (most bassboats have these manufacturer emblem lights on their trailers) Recently these lights went from bright to dim, and...
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    what is the proper motor height

    I have a 21i class and a 250 vmax and a 3blade prop. The motor is mounted to a metal bracket that is mounted to the boat. The bracket is not hydraulic. My question is how does one know or determine the height that the motor should be mounted to the plate for proper performance. The motor...
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    175 evinrude alarm sound at idle

    I have a 175 1996 evinrude intruder. Recently when I first start it in the morning and let it idle to warm up, I wait to here the rpms go from faster to slower (I think the thermostat opens) after 3-4 minutes. Then I hear an alarm go of beeeeep.......beeeeep......beeeeeep. so I shut off the...
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    who makes the best 12/24v replacement switches

    I have a motorguide 1996 brute 756 trolling motor with a 12/24v toggle switch on the foot pedal. The motor used to work on the 12 or the 24 v setting, but after a real hard day on the motor(highest speed and 24v setting for a long while), the 24v setting doesn't work any more. I think all the...
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    3 simple electrical questions

    A red and black wire runs from my battery to a round thing that has a red button in the center of it similar to an old door bell. The number 40 is written on it. <br /><br />First question...<br />Is this a 40 amp circuit breaker and does it just limit spikes of power from leaving the battery...
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